Camera and Lens
Mar 11, 2013 07:38:39 #
I have the same kit. The 5D Mark 11 is also slow to focus.
I so much want the 400 prime but I value my marriage. Bugger!! One lotto Win!
I so much want the 400 prime but I value my marriage. Bugger!! One lotto Win!
Mar 11, 2013 08:18:22 #
Sreejib
Loc: Calcutta, INDIA
ejm7 wrote:
I just sold my t2i with all my lenses, and looking to buy a used full frame camera with one lens that might be best for indoor sports, portraits, and landscape. Any suggestions?
Canon EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM is the only answer.
Mar 11, 2013 08:21:29 #
Sreejib wrote:
Canon EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM is the only answer.
ejm7 wrote:
I just sold my t2i with all my lenses, and looking to buy a used full frame camera with one lens that might be best for indoor sports, portraits, and landscape. Any suggestions?
Canon EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM is the only answer.
Not the best answer for indoor sports, but it does have the range.
Mar 11, 2013 08:49:57 #
Sreejib
Loc: Calcutta, INDIA
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Not the best answer for indoor sports, but it does have the range.
Sreejib wrote:
Canon EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM is the only answer.
ejm7 wrote:
I just sold my t2i with all my lenses, and looking to buy a used full frame camera with one lens that might be best for indoor sports, portraits, and landscape. Any suggestions?
Canon EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM is the only answer.
Not the best answer for indoor sports, but it does have the range.
Why? please explain.
Mar 11, 2013 09:13:44 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
...but I bet your 18-200 dosen't fit a full-frame body.
The 100-400 sounds liks a great lens though.
Bruce with a Canon wrote:
I use 28-135 and 18-200 and 100 macro and 100-400L for critters.
The 28-135 is the least used lens in the bag, the other 3 pretty much live on their respective bodies
The 28-135 is the least used lens in the bag, the other 3 pretty much live on their respective bodies
...but I bet your 18-200 dosen't fit a full-frame body.
The 100-400 sounds liks a great lens though.
Your right ef-s 18-200. Not a full frame lens.
Mar 11, 2013 09:17:34 #
ejm7
Loc: Atlanta Ga.
fstop22 wrote:
Along with the 70-200 is an excellent choice. Mayb... (show quote)
Thank you all for your feedback, it has truly been helpful.
Mar 11, 2013 09:22:25 #
Sreejib wrote:
Why? please explain.
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Not the best answer for indoor sports, but it does have the range.
Sreejib wrote:
Canon EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM is the only answer.
ejm7 wrote:
I just sold my t2i with all my lenses, and looking to buy a used full frame camera with one lens that might be best for indoor sports, portraits, and landscape. Any suggestions?
Canon EF28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM is the only answer.
Not the best answer for indoor sports, but it does have the range.
Why? please explain.
At $2500 + a bit pricy too. A fine lens, but I would agree pretty slow for indoor sports. If you have the money the canon 70 - 200 2.8 IS USM L might be better.
Mar 11, 2013 10:31:56 #
I also have the Canon Mark II and have found the 3.5 frames per second to not be an issue with sports photography. My favorite lens is the Canon 70-200 2.8L - the Canon 2X teleconverter gives me the 400mm reach while maintaining auto focus.
Mar 11, 2013 10:35:12 #
Try the new Canon 6D with a fast 70-20mm lens. That should cover your needs and save a few bucks over the either model of Canon 5D's.
Mar 11, 2013 10:36:09 #
I used to shoot sports for a newspaper back in the film days.
3.5 fps was plenty....but of course we were limited to 36 frames per roll and didn't spray & pray.
3.5 fps was plenty....but of course we were limited to 36 frames per roll and didn't spray & pray.
Mar 11, 2013 10:38:47 #
Good point on the Canon 6D ... my daughter is close to buying the 6D despite my recommendation of the 5D II or III.
Mar 11, 2013 10:40:53 #
Oh, I slap the 70-200 with 2X converter on the 40D and my reach is suddenly 640mm.
Mar 11, 2013 11:53:26 #
TerryT wrote:
Oh, I slap the 70-200 with 2X converter on the 40D and my reach is suddenly 640mm.
...full-frame equivalent.
Mar 11, 2013 12:32:56 #
ejm7 wrote:
I do basketball, baseball, and soccer.
I am a NIKON user and shoot sports for weekly newspapers. Cannon would be the same so far a lense choices are concerned.
Basketball= under the basket or corner 50mm f/1.8
or 35mm f/1.8 (depends on vantage point)
Baseball & Soccer= 70-200mm f2.8 or 300 or 400mm f2.8
just like all of us it all depends on the depth of your pockets
Mar 11, 2013 13:43:19 #
Hi, I would wait until Canon comes out with the new 7D II. It may have some worthwhile bells and whistles, and may focus faster. Also, I would consider the 6D as a full frame. It is a bit pricy, and does focus fast. Going to full frame, you are going to be deep in "L" glass country.
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