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Bubble
22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 13:00
i just wonder if anyone ever use 400 f/2.8 to shoot at golf even? I'll shot a golf tournament next month. I don't have 300mm range but i have 400 f/2.8. Is it too long for it?

I have 70-200 to cover at short range already so that is covered. Thanks for all the tips/input.
gromeo
22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 16:21
Alex, my main lens I use for PGA and LPGA events are the 400 and 70-200, I also see photogs with 500 out which makes sense a little lighter than the 400. There are times that the 400 may be to long but not that often. These were all shot with 400 at Bay Hill this year. Sorry for the watermark

Tiger 10th Tee
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z52/guzmanphoto/RTG20090327024wtmk.jpg

Ishikawa
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z52/guzmanphoto/RTG20090327216wtmk.jpg

DiMarco
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z52/guzmanphoto/RTG20090327237wtmk.jpg
Bubble
22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 16:29
perfect. I just don't want to look weird lugging around the 400VR.

Thanks
FlyingPhotog
22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 16:30
perfect. I just don't want to look weird lugging around the 400VR.

Thanks

Oh, you mean beyond the fact it's a Nikon?

<Sorry, couldn't resist...> ;)
Bubble
22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 16:42
Oh, you mean beyond the fact it's a Nikon?

<Sorry, couldn't resist...> ;)

:lol::lol::lol::lol:... keep it low. I'm in Canon land now. :)
arrgeebee
22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 16:49
I got your back Bubble...
gromeo
22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 17:01
There were still more Canons at Bay Hill
Bubble
22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 17:31
There were still more Canons at Bay Hill

just give it some time...we..the "black ink" army will be all over the place..lolz.. :lol:

btw, any tips?
Bubble
22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 17:34
I got your back Bubble...

glad to know i still have some backup source at POTN. :)
gromeo
22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 19:12
just give it some time...we..the "black ink" army will be all over the place..lolz.. :lol:

btw, any tips?

Is this a pro event PGA, LPGA, will you have inside the ropes. I use day 1&2 to capture the top 25,any rookies or new golfers from over seas and the European Tour, scope out the course to see if there were any changes from the prior year, I also use this to look for clean BG's on tee shots, fairways or tees for full body shots, all this plus keep an eye out for leaders. Most important thing I learned covering the tour (FIND COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES) and be prepared for the weather rain etc. Good Luck Have Fun
Bkolowski111
24th of April 2009 (Fri), 15:26
glad to know i still have some backup source at POTN. :)

I have your back as well.
BenJohnson
24th of April 2009 (Fri), 19:14
At the pro golf events I've been to no cameras AT ALL were allowed unless you had a press pass :(
Bubble
24th of April 2009 (Fri), 20:25
At the pro golf events I've been to no cameras AT ALL were allowed unless you had a press pass :(

i have credential for this event. :)