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Lens suggestion for speakers at conferences

Started Jan 10, 2017 | Discussions thread
Kaso Veteran Member • Posts: 4,488
Re: Lens suggestion for speakers at conferences
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Pepege wrote:

I own a Canon 80D and I want to use it for shooting speaker photos and sometimes videos at conferences. So it is an indoor low light situation, but not awfully low. And speakers are moving (walking, gestures) but not as much as indoor sports.

What would you recommend for new lenses?

. . .

Or would you recommend the Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8 L IS II USM instead? It is definitely more versatile, but quite expensive and heavy compared to the others...

I have taken photographs of speakers at conferences, in large lecture halls that are lit rather well so that the attendees can take notes comfortably. The most recent opportunity was October 2016. Like you, I use an 80D (with an old 7D as backup).

In general, you will be at a distance from the speakers and you will be on the move.

I strongly recommend the EF 70-200/2.8L IS II USM and a monopod. That is your most versatile and productive weapon. Never mind the fact that this lens is heavy -- well, you can always use a super-zoom P&S, can't you? Also, consider rent/hire the lens.

I use AI Servo (back button AF) and Continuous. One frame means zero choice.

I also bring with me an EF 1.4x III and a flash. The former has been needed twice. The latter has never been needed.

Forget about primes and slower zooms.

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