Nikon Lens 70-200 f/2.8 - How do you most frequently shoot
Apr 21, 2013 18:51:45 #
Hi UHH Mates,
I love the results of the Nikon Lens 70-200mm, but the weight of the lens is huge (1.5kgs). Using a tripod is sometimes not the best solution i.e. fast moving photography comes to mind.
So just wanted to reach out to our fellow UHH mates, to see how best do you use your 70-200mm lens. Do you use it hand held, monpod or tripod for taking photograhs. For example when you turn up at an event, be it a sporting one or a social evening - how would you decide hand held or tripod.
Happy to hear your input, tips and experiences.
Thanks in advance.
I love the results of the Nikon Lens 70-200mm, but the weight of the lens is huge (1.5kgs). Using a tripod is sometimes not the best solution i.e. fast moving photography comes to mind.
So just wanted to reach out to our fellow UHH mates, to see how best do you use your 70-200mm lens. Do you use it hand held, monpod or tripod for taking photograhs. For example when you turn up at an event, be it a sporting one or a social evening - how would you decide hand held or tripod.
Happy to hear your input, tips and experiences.
Thanks in advance.
Apr 21, 2013 19:06:10 #
I shot a baseball game with that lens and I used a tripod and a joy stick so I coule swivel the camera and lens ....
I got some really good shots...but I would think which sporting event you are shooting and fly by the seat of ya pants.....other words which works best for you ....
hand held for basketball games and tennis games would be better....RGD
I got some really good shots...but I would think which sporting event you are shooting and fly by the seat of ya pants.....other words which works best for you ....
hand held for basketball games and tennis games would be better....RGD
Apr 21, 2013 19:37:42 #
Hand held at events I shoot. The lens is big enough to draw attention on its own. Adding a monopod would make it even more obvious. Hand held, exhale just before shooting and wait for the right experssion. VR is a godsend.
Apr 22, 2013 05:59:29 #
I just shot a Soccer event indoors, handheld, not much choice as it was a game of TOTS running around. Try and keep up with them on a stick...20 plus of um, and while being attacked by balls...they seemed to have more fun trying to take out the photog than playing soccer...it was a workout for sure. I was more concerned of turning around and taking one out with the lens as I was mostly on my knees :(....however the results were spectacular. Had great lighting in this facility to work with.
Apr 22, 2013 06:48:48 #
When forced to hand-hold with this lens, I use the shortest focal length possible 70mm and crop my 36 megapixel images in my software rather than 200mm end with its exaggerated effects of any camera shake, and don't forget to turn on the VR.
Apr 22, 2013 07:33:10 #
CurreyPhoto
Loc: Reddick, Florida
Most frequently shoot it hand-held. As we know, it is heavy and long. I shoot mine on a D3s, adding to the weight. I am old, skinny and weak, but I have a 10lb weight that I hold at my side and lift to my face, just like the camera. I try to use it several times a day and it has made a huge difference in my ability to use this camera/lens combination for long periods of time. Try it every other day and see what you think in six months. In place of the weight you could use a gallon of water in a plastic bottle or a pail with water or just the camera and lens. When you are shooting the key is to keep the camera out of your hands as much as you can on a comfortable strap. I like the slip straps that go across the chest to keep the weight off my neck.
Apr 22, 2013 08:35:38 #
Use mine hand held, monopod and tripod. For sports I sometimes set up near the goal, basket or endzone with a tripod and gimble head. Often though I like to follow the action- football and lacrosse for example and use a monopod with a ball head used only to quickly shift the camera to vertical. Handheld when I will only be taking a few shots- never for sports since I just don't want to be holding this heavy rig to my eye for an extended period of time. :)
Apr 22, 2013 08:54:01 #
For me, it depends on the shooting event. I photograph triathlons and marathons using a monopod, but other sporting events are handheld. The weight becomes a factor in longer events. At 71, weight is a factor. It does pay to stay in shape!!!
Apr 22, 2013 10:01:04 #
CurreyPhoto wrote:
Most frequently shoot it hand-held. As we know, it... (show quote)
I rigged this up for about $5 after going through 4 Rotator Cuff Surgeries....worked wonders....
Apr 22, 2013 12:16:32 #
I use a monopod to shoot wrestling and football you can shoot handheld with VR, not a problem.
Apr 22, 2013 17:30:06 #
Sheila
Loc: Arizona or New York
I have used tripod, hand held and monopod depending on the circumstances. Yes, it is heavy and I too am old and weak and female. I try to keep my elbows close to my body and take advantage of anything that will help support me and my camera if it is handheld. The idea to practice with a weight is a wonderful idea and I plan to start it today.
Apr 25, 2013 01:55:25 #
OnDSnap wrote:
I rigged this up for about $5 after going through 4 Rotator Cuff Surgeries....worked wonders....
Four rotator cuff surgeries?How many shoulders do you have?LOL.
Apr 28, 2013 19:10:46 #
I use the Nikkor 70-300mm VR lens and, yes, it does weigh you down after a while. I always turn VR on because it really helps reduce vibration (shake). At sporting events, set Continuous shoot rather than single. I can shoot at 6FPS and get great results even with hand-held. But remember, the longer the zoom the worse the shake effect so if you can steady the camera on a fence post, car roof or other hard surface, that'll work.
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