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An owner of a Canon T5i who needs action shot advice

Started May 11, 2018 | Discussions thread
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Re: An owner of a Canon T5i who needs action shot advice
  • ttampa77 wrote:

Hello,

Is there an affordable lens or any accessories that would help?

Thank you for your time,

Tony

Hi Tony,  welcome!

IMHO the option that will provide you with the most bang for the buck is buying the 50mm STM lens.  You'll gain at least 2 stops.  If you're on the baseline it's good from about the bottom of the key to the 3-point line.  Wider lens if you're under the net, and longer if you're in the corner.

There are better lenses (and better bodies) of course, but this would get you pointed in the right direction.  Later on you could invest in a second body (gain another stop with the DPAF sensor) plus a different focal length lens (like an 85 or 100), or maybe a 24 (or wider) for under the net.

Use AI Servo AF with the center AF point.  Shoot bursts.  Keep your shutter speed as high as possible.  Get to know your noise reduction software intimately.  

Best of luck.  And holler back with any questions!

R2

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