Thruxton - BTCC - 18th May

[Ade H]

I'm normally reticent to show my photos (I'm my own harshest critic and rate most of them as average at best!) but I'm actually pleased enough with these (and a bunch of others from the same day) that I thought I'd stick my neck out and give it a go. All except the mechanic at work were shot with a rented 100-400 L. I now wish I had a grand lying around doing nothing because I really want that lens!!

Formula Renault - Thomas Hylkema
http://adrianhillier.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p752121168-3.jpg

997 GT3 Cup - Steve Rance
http://adrianhillier.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p569079990-3.jpg

SEAT Leon Cupra - Robert Lawson
http://adrianhillier.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p599158681-3.jpg

320si E90 - Steven Kane
http://adrianhillier.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p878298856-3.jpg

A Fortec mechanic working on a Formula Renault
http://adrianhillier.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p947175130-3.jpg

[PaulBradley]

Great background interest and ideal DOF in the Robert Lawson one.

Gotta love the 100-400 L - I just brought one today and even though I've taken about 30 frames with it I already know I'm going to like it.

[Ade H]

Thanks, Paul. I struck lucky with that shot, happening to have the most suitable aperture, and I was pleased with the effect of the heat haze (which you don't often get in this country!)

I'm going back there for the F3 and GT weekend -- I might well rent the 100-400 again for that.

[PaulBradley]

Yeah, I love the 100-400 already. I had a 75-300 that was just a bit too short and I never found it sharp enough for my liking. I've never photographed motorsport before but now I have this lens I'm going to arrange some this year.

[ALALAL_1]

some great shots ade, who rents out the 100-400 L ? I am new to this and I to would like to have a spare grand in the top draw....I have been reading about that lenses and would love to have a play...

[Ade H]

I got it from Lenses For Hire (http://www.lensesforhire.co.uk/), which was recommended by some forum members. I paid £69 for a three day hire with courier delivery and pick-up, insurance included, which I thought was pretty reasonable. The service was good.

[ALALAL_1]

Great thank you....I have been glued to the site for the last 45 mins...was going to order the 100-400 for this weekend but not back in stock till friday..so would not be here till monday :o( , will just have to wait till next time.