PDA

View Full Version : New Camera/lens suggestions.


Zamora3
19th of January 2005 (Wed), 21:37
I have a Dreb and am not too pleased with its action shot capability, maily due to lack of AI-Servo and Flash Sync Speed. (indoor basketball, mainly). Im lookin to get me a new camera with maybe a new lens. I will be selling my Dirt bike soon for about $3,000 then after I will sell my Dreb and possibly sellin my EF 75-300 IS. I am looking at the 20D or the 10D, which camera is better suited for indoor shooting. (btw, I have a Mecablitz 54 AF-1 C). I am also looking for a new lens. the ones I have in mind so far are: the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF HSM, Sigma 24-135mm F2.8-4.5, or the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. If u have any other suggestions for a good lens I would be happy to hear any advice. Im also lookin to get a batter grip and 1gb memory card. Thanks in advice.

tim
20th of January 2005 (Thu), 00:51
The 20D is obviously the better camera, especially with it's much lower noise at high ISO.

Tom W
20th of January 2005 (Thu), 02:48
Agree - and the 20D has an improved autofocus system compared to the 10D. Not that the 10D is bad, but the 20D is even better.

As far as lenses, you may want to consider getting a fast prime to cover the indoor events, if there's a focal length that will suit you. The 85 mm f/1.8 and 100 f/2 are both reasonably priced and are of similar design. The 135 f/2L is a very good lens for low-light action as well, sporting a bit more reach than the other two.

If f/2.8 is fast enough for you, then either of the 70-200 lenses mentioned are good choices.