Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6 L USM

[Zeke]

Has anyone got a Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6 L USM or had any experience with it?

I'm looking at getting one when I buy a 300D - to use for sports photography. Would welcome some feedback before I commit to the purchase... :shock:

[dtrayers]

I don't have it, but for some reviews you can look HERE (http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=15&sort=7&thecat=27).

[thomascanty]

I've rented one a couple times. It's a very nice lens, though a bit on the heavy side. You might not want to carry it around all day. Personally, I think I prefer the 100-400 just a little more.

[Zeke]

Basically, I'm after a lens to do good quality sports photography.

The two primary sports of concern are Cricket:

http://www.zeke.com.au/temp/lee.jpg
http://www.zeke.com.au/temp/kallis.jpg

...and Australian Rules Football:

http://www.zeke.com.au/temp/football.jpg

I'm looking for a lens (or lenses) which will do a great job at these kind of live sports matches.

Advice?

[Zeke]

Anyone got any idea what I need? :cry:

[samdring]

Anyone got any idea what I need? :cry:

To start with, if cricket is your main subject, you are going to struggle in Oz :wink: but given the sport itself requires good light, it should be fast enough. The size of cricket grounds varies enormously though (well they do in England) - have u thought about 70-200 f4 and 1.4 TC?

[sjprg]

Might look at the Sigma 50-500. My best buy.