Lens rental question

[Tamrac]

I'll be attending my first Dallas Cowboys game for thanksgiving. The last one at texas stadium.

I need to rent a lense...

i have expereince with the 70-200 IS L and think that'd prolly be a decent choice. maybe the 100-400 :dunno:

Seats at about 10-15 yards up from the sideline on the 10 yard line

[Aaagogo]

are u looking for places to rent

or suggestions on what glass to rent?

[Tamrac]

suggestions on glass, i have a local shop that rents...

[Tamrac]

here is what is available...

Canon EF 1.4x II Extender
9518A002 Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
2535A003 Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
7261A002 Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM
8806A002 Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1242B002 Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
9517A002 Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
8014A002 Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
0344B002 Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS ISM
2562A002 Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
2507A002 Canon EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II
1257B002 Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
2515A003 Canon EF 50mm f/1.4
2514A003 Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
2537A003 Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
7042A002 Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2
2519A007 Canon EF 85mm f/1.8
4657A006 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
2577A002 Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
2531A002 Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
2533A002 Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

[cstewart]

Can I assume you already know what the stadium will let you bring in? I'd hate to rent a nice 400mm or something and then have them not let you bring it in the gate.

Having said that and given your seats and knowing what I have seen elsewhere on here, you may find the 70-200 too short for your seats unless the play is right at your end. It will give you flexibility with range though. Maybe go perhaps with a 300 or 400 mm if you want to get shots up or across field a bit. I know the 400 is a pretty popular choice with the pros on the sidelines, so I suspect it will be a nice on to have with you up 10 rows in the stands (assuming you can bring it in).

[Tamrac]

Can I assume you already know what the stadium will let you bring in? I'd hate to rent a nice 400mm or something and then have them not let you bring it in the gate.

Having said that and given your seats and knowing what I have seen elsewhere on here, you may find the 70-200 too short for your seats unless the play is right at your end. It will give you flexibility with range though. Maybe go perhaps with a 300 or 400 mm if you want to get shots up or across field a bit. I know the 400 is a pretty popular choice with the pros on the sidelines, so I suspect it will be a nice on to have with you up 10 rows in the stands (assuming you can bring it in).


yeah, i'll check into that.

I hear what you're saying about range...but in teh 70-200's defense i used it at a NASCAR event and was able to shoot on the other end of the track with relativly good results :dunno:

Plus, i'm worried about possible low-light conditions. If i remember correctly teh 70-200 may be better for lower light conditions

i should get the 100-400 just for the sake of getting exp with a diff lense

[Tamrac]

welp, thanks for making me check

CAMERAS: You may bring a small, still shot camera to Texas Stadium. However, video cameras and cameras with extended or zoom lenses are not allowed at Texas Stadium.

[bigjon0107]

Just to let you know, the lighting in Texas Stadium is 1/640-800th, ISO 1600, F/2.8...at least for under the lights. So you would probably want to stay away from slower glass (AKA 100-400).

Good luck with getting it in, i have seen some people take Rebels in.... actually this weekend the stands were full of 70-200's... granted that was for High School Playoffs.

[Tamrac]

Just to let you know, the lighting in Texas Stadium is 1/640-800th, ISO 1600, F/2.8...at least for under the lights. So you would probably want to stay away from slower glass (AKA 100-400).

Good luck with getting it in, i have seen some people take Rebels in.... actually this weekend the stands were full of 70-200's... granted that was for High School Playoffs.

Yeah, i was thinking the 70-200 would be better for the event since its a late afternoon game.

alas, apparently they won't let me in with it. I doubt i'll even bother bringing the DSLR :cry:

[bigjon0107]

Yeah, i was thinking the 70-200 would be better for the event since its a late afternoon game.

alas, apparently they won't let me in with it. I doubt i'll even bother bringing the DSLR :cry:

Take a P&S if you have one and just enjoy yourself, there is much more to be experienced at a game then always looking though a viewfinder (like nachos and beer :lol:).

[eigga]

The Thanksgiving game isnt "under the lights" but I agree the 100-400 would be too slow.

As you already noted you wont get much in. Enjoy the game!

[bigjon0107]

The Thanksgiving game isnt "under the lights" but I agree the 100-400 would be too slow.

As you already noted you wont get much in. Enjoy the game!

Sorry about that, i did not check the schedule, i am being shipped off to Austin for the UT v. A&M game so i wont be around to watch.