Basketball
Dec 4, 2022 09:24:34 #
I photograph most of the home basketball games of the local community college. I donate all the photos to the Athletic Dept to do as they wish with, plus, I edit, crop, and print (usually 5x7) some of the prints to give to the players. After 2 seasons of no games due to Covid I am back at it, but now with a different camera. An R5 instead of an R. Been trying out different lenses because of the improved capabilities of the R5. Previously I used only my RF 85 f/1.2 L. This year I added my RF 50 f/1.2 L and my RF 24-105 f/4 L. Here are one shot from each. See what you think. All were shot at 1/500.
My opinion: I think I'll stick with the RF 85mm.
My opinion: I think I'll stick with the RF 85mm.
Dec 4, 2022 09:47:37 #
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Dec 5, 2022 07:18:00 #
LFingar wrote:
I photograph most of the home basketball games of ... (show quote)
I agree. The 85 is probably the best overall. I do love the 50 though. Keep posting. Thanks BE SAFE!!
Tom
Dec 5, 2022 07:34:58 #
Dec 5, 2022 11:40:20 #
LFingar wrote:
I photograph most of the home basketball games of ... (show quote)
I would stick with the 85, but have ready the 50 for under the basket shots.
Dec 5, 2022 13:56:27 #
All those lenses work very well depending upon where you are standing. I also use a 35 under the basket, sometimes my 105, 135 and even my 70-200. YMMV. Best of luck.
Dec 5, 2022 14:22:46 #
cjc2 wrote:
All those lenses work very well depending upon where you are standing. I also use a 35 under the basket, sometimes my 105, 135 and even my 70-200. YMMV. Best of luck.
I will sometimes use 24-70 2.8 for under the basket.
Dec 5, 2022 14:29:47 #
Jules Karney wrote:
I will sometimes use 24-70 2.8 for under the basket.
That works too, but the primes are faster! Best of luck.
Dec 5, 2022 14:32:03 #
cjc2 wrote:
That works too, but the primes are faster! Best of luck.
True I do use a 50mm 1.8 under the basket too.
Dec 5, 2022 14:47:05 #
tshift wrote:
I agree. The 85 is probably the best overall. I do love the 50 though. Keep posting. Thanks BE SAFE!!
Tom
Tom
Thanks!
Dec 5, 2022 14:50:27 #
Jimmy T wrote:
Nice shots
Thanks Jimmy! Actually, if brought up to 100% I don't find any of the three totally satisfying. Having been away from the game for 2 seasons I am re-learning things. Plus, with my memory......
Dec 8, 2022 16:14:35 #
Dec 9, 2022 08:02:55 #
Jules Karney wrote:
I would stick with the 85, but have ready the 50 for under the basket shots.
This most recent game I used the 85 for the first half and the 50 for the second half. Both crop well with the R5's 45mp but overall I like the 85 better.
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