Have you considered renting one to see if it fits your style and approach to photography. I've used Lensrentals, but I am sure there are others and perhaps a camera store with rentals local to you.

A few images from the arena football game April 28th. I was once again reminded of how much I enjoy photographing this game!! The home team beat their PREVIOUSLY unbeaten opponent! 😉

Shot with the Z9 paired with the Tamron 35-150 f2.2-2.8. 1/1250th, f2.8-3.2, ISO 4000.

To see all of my game shots, wander over to my website: https://rickcornell.zenfolio.com/f894828396

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Excellent! MY favorites are the ones you got of the pitcher. The "in delivery" captures, the facial expression. Two thumbs up!!!

Excellent images! The Legacy catcher does not look like someone you would want to cross or challenge!! In my opinion, sometimes it is nice to get a high scoring game - more photo ops, even if it is tough on the coaches and players!!

Gee - if I take your comment apart, I come up with "Now I'm lucky to make the short walk to third." Sure nails ME these days!!! LOL!!

I really like the way you caught the pivot for the double play. Guess having been an infielder "back in the day" makes me a bit partial!!

Have you considered RENTING the lenses you are considering to see how they fit your style of photography? The money you spend might prove to be well worth it especially if it keeps you from spending money on something you end up not liking. Personally, I use Lensrentals, but I am sure others could chip in with recommendations as well.

Check out Topaz Gigapixel to see if it gives you what you want.

I might add, use Paypal for payment. Of the very few occasions I had a problem the seller wouldn't address, I filed a claim and they took care of it. In fact, Paypal's policy of that is one of the reasons I NO LONGER sell on ebay. It is too easy for someone to make a false claim and then I am not only out the money, but the item, too! But to echo everyone prior to me, yes, the rating information is key. Take a look at the details to see what they say and how long ago they were made. Sometimes a listed negative isn't something I would worry about. Others, it is a deal breaker.

Thank you for the compliment. I have worked out an arrangement with the club to get media credentials which allows me to move about the glass in areas where there are no fans. Getting tougher and tougher as they are selling the areas I used to be able to get as premium rink side tables. But sometimes they are not being used so I can go places other than behind the net.

For sure. I remember playing softball and if I didn't get dirty, it was only because I didn't play. Not a good thing! The dirt, grass stains and occasional blood were like badges of honor! LOL.

Must say, my favorite is the ball on bat. The compression is amazing and nicely captured. The second capture is "interesting" due to the hand. LOL. Things like these (in my opinion) are what contribute to the enjoyment of photography.

Nice job on the photos. Having grown up playing on dirt infields, I still work on getting used to the artificial stuff!

Thank you for the kind and complimentary words. It means a lot!

Well done, Tom. Good to see you out and about again. Perhaps just try a different approach to sports shooting. Use chairs and stools and just get what you can, but enjoying being out.