07-20-2010, 03:54 PM
[quote name='gotheroos' date='20 July 2010 - 03:42 PM' timestamp='1279633377' post='1164']
I'm looking at the Canon 100-400mm lens as well, or the Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS II with the teleconverter. As the cost is an issue, I thinking the Canon 100-400 might be the way to go as I can get it almost $1000 AUD cheaper than the 70-200mm. (not including the extender). If anyone has any thoughts on the two lenses, that would be greatly appreciated. The lens will be mainly used for my kids outdoor sports (Cricket and Aussie Rules football) where there will be plenty of light.
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The 100-400 has the advantage of being able to zoom very quickly, and a bit extra reach. The IS is somewhat irrelevant for sports, since you'll want very high speeds to stop the action anyway. Remember that you'd not be able to switch out the extender at the kind of short notice that happens in sports. However, f/5.6 might not be as much light as you'd want on a dark & cloudy day (assuming you get those Down Under
. Have you considered the 70-200 f/2.8?
If you've been taking pictures at such events before, check what apertures, speeds and focal lengths you've been using. Also consider what ISO you may be willing to go up to.
-Lars
I'm looking at the Canon 100-400mm lens as well, or the Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS II with the teleconverter. As the cost is an issue, I thinking the Canon 100-400 might be the way to go as I can get it almost $1000 AUD cheaper than the 70-200mm. (not including the extender). If anyone has any thoughts on the two lenses, that would be greatly appreciated. The lens will be mainly used for my kids outdoor sports (Cricket and Aussie Rules football) where there will be plenty of light.
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The 100-400 has the advantage of being able to zoom very quickly, and a bit extra reach. The IS is somewhat irrelevant for sports, since you'll want very high speeds to stop the action anyway. Remember that you'd not be able to switch out the extender at the kind of short notice that happens in sports. However, f/5.6 might not be as much light as you'd want on a dark & cloudy day (assuming you get those Down Under
. Have you considered the 70-200 f/2.8?If you've been taking pictures at such events before, check what apertures, speeds and focal lengths you've been using. Also consider what ISO you may be willing to go up to.
-Lars