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Action shots - Faster lens options (EF preferred) and camera software settings

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Re: Action shots - Faster lens options (EF preferred) and camera software settings

EscVelocity wrote:

Hi everyone! I want to learn if there are any good options to get some faster action shots. I'm looking to be able to get pictures at school events (elementary kids move fast!) and possibly pictures of pets and animals. I have the M50, and with a lot of the doom and gloom about whether the M series is still in active development I would probably lean toward picking up EF lenses (plus I know there's a dearth of fast EF-M lenses).

I already have the following:

  • EF-M 18-55
  • EF-M 22
  • EF 55-250
  • EF 40
  • EF 50
  • EF-M 55 full manual (7 Artisans)

I'm wondering if there is a fast lens worth looking at. If a prime, I'd be interested in recommendations both for a wide angle and for something with some reach, though I'd probably prioritize the later. I don't currently own a speed booster, but I am also considering that as an option (possibly in conjunction with a faster lens).

I'm also wondering if there are any camera settings I should be focused on. I noticed when looking through old threads that spot AF is supposed to be faster than the alternative; I'm going to have to check to see which one I've been using!

Thanks!

these are the apsc action lenses:

Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 and 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lenses Kit for (bhphotovideo.com)

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