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Best Lens for Sports Photography

Started 4 months ago | Questions thread
N8G Junior Member • Posts: 47
Re: Best Lens for Sports Photography

JNR wrote:

Bill Ferris wrote:

JNR wrote:

If you aren't already experienced with shooting heavy lenses extensively (such as the 50-140), then you don't really have enough time to learn how to do so proficiently. I think your best bet is the 70-300, or possibly the 55-200 if you don't expect to be doing much longer shooting (football and soccer especially require longer focal lengths). Down the line, the 50-140 would be best for basketball in a close H.S. environment, but you would want far more time to learn how to properly shoot it.

The 70-300 and 55-200 are too slow for sports photography. The 50-140 is the obvious best option for basketball, assuming the OP will have courtside access and the freedom to roam.

Likely true for some rural and olden days gyms, but not true for the majority of situations now. You aren't respecting the OP's explanation that he is a hobbyist, and the timing of the situation.

I strongly disagree.  I have been dozens and dozens of high school gyms, including many built in the last 5-10 years, where anything over 2.8 isn't ideal and I definitely prefer the extra stop of an f2.  I wouldn't ever use the 70-300 in a high school gym.  You may be able to get away with the 55-200 if you don't mind going over iso 6400.

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