Take me out to the (major league) ballgame

07/30/2013 12:12:50 PM · #1

Anyone have insight into whether or not this lens will be allowed into a major league park? (florida marlins but i would think it's pretty uniform across most parks)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

07/30/2013 12:19:37 PM · #2

I got this off the Marlins web page.
It doesn't look like much help.
Digital cameras are permitted in Marlins Park. Digital cameras with extended length zoom lenses are not permitted. Mono/tripods, other professional camera equipment, movie cameras and other video or audio recording equipment are not permitted. Guests are not permitted to transmit and/or stream or aid in transmitting and/or streaming any account, description, picture, video, audio, reproduction or other information about any Marlins games or events.

Are ya going to get some shots of the Mets? They are in Miami for 3 more games.

giantmike

Canon EOS R6

07/30/2013 12:20:21 PM · #3

This is actually very dependent on the park. Always make sure to check the team's gameday policies.

For the Marlins: //miami.marlins.mlb.com/mia/ballpark/information/index.jsp?content=guide

Originally posted by marlins:

The following items will not be permitted inside the ballpark:

Glass bottles, metal cans, hard-sided coolers, open or hard-sided containers, commercial-grade audio, video or photographic equipment

07/30/2013 12:25:40 PM · #4

thanks guys, i was browsing the marlins page and saw the guidelines, but it doesn't provide a lot of insight. luckily, i believe it's not a MARATHON walk back to the car if need be. have suite tickets for tonight's MET game, wheeler on the bump!

LN13

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/30/2013 12:28:19 PM · #5

People go to Marlins games?

07/30/2013 12:29:32 PM · #6

Someone else was asking the same question and I found this.
I have a 300mm lens which when extended is quite long, I brought it in during the first Yankee game and didn't have any problems. I would imagine if you have anything that is larger than that it could present a problem.

I don't think you'll have a problem but you should try to go early just in case.

LETS GO METS GO!!!

07/30/2013 12:31:37 PM · #7

Originally posted by larryslights:

People go to Marlins games?

It's the best place to get a foul ball, ya just pick-em up on the way out.:)

07/30/2013 01:04:53 PM · #8

Originally posted by larryslights:

People go to Marlins games?

yes, to see the visiting team. generally speaking. i have a little bit of sympathy for the players having to listen to cheers for opposing teams at home and on the road. then again, how much sympathy can you have for someone whose league minimum salary is $490k.

07/30/2013 01:05:37 PM · #9

Originally posted by nygold:

Originally posted by larryslights:
People go to Marlins games?

It's the best place to get a foul ball, ya just pick-em up on the way out.:)

actually, if you pay enough, you can sit in the dugout, or if you bring a glove they'll let you play left field.

LN13

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/30/2013 01:18:24 PM · #10

I was in Miami, and called the stadium to find out what time the game was. They asked me "what time can you get here?"