85mm 1.8 for Basketball?

[tstowe]

I know it's a long way off...but I've got the money now.

How does the 85mm 1.8 do for basketball? I teach high school and shoot most of the sports for my school. Our gym is your average high school gym. Not well lit.

What's the genera concensus for the 85mm for indoor sports?

[gymdad]

tstowe,

It's a great lens for basketball. Fast AF, sharp, and (relatively) cheap. I think you'll like it.

[Sibil]

I have one and often it's my go-to lens for dim gyms. There are lots of threads on this lens and shooting basketball and almost all recommend it.

[wyofizz]

If you can't strobe it's the only way to go for dark gyms.
Been proven time and time again.
Dave

[alt4852]

What's the genera concensus for the 85mm for indoor sports?

it's considered one of the best lenses for that purpose.

[Sunnyvale]

You won't regret owning it!

[Gibbo]

I don't think for the money i can think of a better lens for dim gyms

[joe9047]

It was made for high school gyms :)

[tstowe]

cool

thanks guys!

[SPORTshot]

I love mine.....it will not disappoint you. I use mine for more than sports, for the money this lens can produce some really good images !