What lens to use for a lacrosse game?

[TweetyRN]

I'm going to take my 10D out for a spin at my daughters lacrosse game tomorrow,and I am seeking some suggestions on which lens to take.
The lens line-up to choose from is the 135 F2, 200 2.8, 400 5.6 , or the 70-200 4.0. Of greatest importance is not looking too geeky as to embarass my teenage daughter.

[Dans_D60]

I’m assuming you will be in good light conditions and the shots will not require super high-speed freeze action. I would select the 70-200 F4 L. Excellent lens. Razor-sharp as the 2.8 and much lighter. You will not get the shallow depth of field as the 2.8, but the extra flexibility of the zoom would be my preference. I don’t think you can hide this lens so good luck with the embarrassment factor.
Dan
http://www.pettusphoto.com

[MDJAK]

You won't embarass her. My kids loved when I took pics at their games. So did their friends, especially when I would return, often times after half, with the pics printed for them.

Use your 70-200. Most versatile.

me

[TC_Fenua]

I'm assuming you will be in good light conditions and the shots will not require super high-speed freeze action. I would select the 70-200 F4 L. Excellent lens. Razor-sharp as the 2.8 and much lighter. You will not get the shallow depth of field as the 2.8, but the extra flexibility of the zoom would be my preference. I don't think you can hide this lens so good luck with the embarrassment factor.
Dan
http://www.pettusphoto.com


I second that , for outdoor sports , the 70-200 f/4 is really a great lens.

Edit : gah , didn't see the necrobumping :(

[Persephone]

White lenses are a sign of respect, my man! Not something geeky or afraid to hide! It screams, I'VE GOT MONEY, I'M SERIOUS ABOUT THIS. To answer question, the 70-200mm is always my go-to lens to shoot sports.

[cccc]

FILL THE FRAME!

Not much room to crop on the 10d

id take the 400.

[reddragon]

70-200 would be my choice gives you the option of zooming in if needed
always handy i shoot my daughters rugby club games always good if wonna get into the action

[Veemac]

Six and a half years later, his teenage (at the time) daughter is probably now married with children! :lol:

TC_Fenua - I didn't notice the necropost as I first read the thread either - but the first clue was that the OP was shooting with a 10D and the second poster had a D60 in his username!

[TC_Fenua]

Six and a half years later, his teenage (at the time) daughter is probably now married with children! :lol:

TC_Fenua - I didn't notice the necropost as I first read the thread either - but the first clue was that the OP was shooting with a 10D and the second poster had a D60 in his username!


Haha yeah , but I still see people using those in here lol

[reddragon]

lol opps well out of date
never thought to look at the op date
that will teach me