DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 

DPChallenge Forums >> Individual Photograph Discussion >> Soccer with the Mark III
Pages:  
Showing posts 26 - 28 of 28, (reverse)
AuthorThread
 08/06/2007 09:11:35 AM · #26
Originally posted by Hifi:
I picked up a 300mm 2.8L lens the other day and put it to its first test on Saturday on a soccer game. I found myself on the other field taking pictures (it was under 6's and they only play on 1/3 of a field) but I did get some really great shots. I did miss the zoom advantage though. I kept trying to zoom out when they were running straight at me. I did end up with lots of chopped off heads and feet.


Chopped heads and feet? See... that's exactly what I'm worried about. LOL!!!

The other problem is... 300mm sometimes isn't enough. I use all 400mm of my 100-400mm "most of the time" and find myself wishing it were longer! But then when the action comes in close, I go back to 100mm and still manage to get the shot. So a fixed 300mm won't be long enough ... and it won't be short enough either. I'd probably end up using a 1.4x converter on it.

08/06/2007 10:20:58 AM · #27
Originally posted by dwterry:
Originally posted by BHuseman:
How about the Sigma 120-300???


Wow, I didn't even realize Sigma had a fixed 2.8 in that range! It would be interesting to give it a try. I'm afraid I have Canon tattooed on my shorts (or might as well, anyway) making me hesitant to consider purchasing it. But if there was a place to rent one, I'd certainly do that.


I have had one for quite a while now. And while the quality of the shots is great. The AF speed is a tad slower then my L lens. Most of my sports shots are done with it. I have alot of trouble shooting with a fixed focal length just because I havent done a ton of it, so my compromise was the Sigma lens so that it fit my shooting style better. I'll eventually go with a 300 2.8 canon on one body and the 70-200 on another, that is when I can afford 2 one series bodies.

MattO

MattO
 08/08/2007 06:48:02 AM · #28
Originally posted by keegbow:
Originally posted by Hifi:

I picked up a 300mm 2.8L lens the other day and put it to its first test on Saturday on a soccer game. I found myself on the other field taking pictures (it was under 6's and they only play on 1/3 of a field) but I did get some really great shots. I did miss the zoom advantage though. I kept trying to zoom out when they were running straight at me. I did end up with lots of chopped off heads and feet.


Hi Fiona, I'm looking at getting a 300mm 2.8L. Did you get a good deal? Did you buy it local?

sorry for the thread hijack


Hi Tim

I got it from a guy at North Sydney. I think I got a fairly good deal I will pm you his details.
Pages:  
Current Server Time: 09/12/2025 04:12:18 AM

Please log in or register to post to the forums.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 09/12/2025 04:12:18 AM EDT.