100-400mm EF good for drifting?

[bakedcookies]

I will be shooting the D1 event on friday and I am wondering if the 100-400mm es lens is a good option. I will also be using a UV filter as well. Will this stop my camera down? If so, how much? What should I do if it gets cloudy? I have a feeling its going to be.

[DC Fan]

Drifting at 300mm, in the middle of your lens' range:

http://www.kevinlillard.com/racing/05092009b0173.jpg

Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Focal Length: 300.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.020 s (1/50)
Aperture: f/11.0
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto)


http://www.kevinlillard.com/racing/05092009b0272.jpg

Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Focal Length: 300.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.020 s (1/50)
Aperture: f/11.0
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto)


These images came from a cloudy day and with a UV filter on the front of the lens. No problems with focal length or exposure.

[bakedcookies]

Perfect! Thank you! Where were you standing exactly? Were you pretty close?

[Duncan Frenz]

I tried, but it has a wicked kick when hitting the apex. I wouldn't recommend it... plus, the seat really rides up my arse.

[bakedcookies]

I tried, but it has a wicked kick when hitting the apex. I wouldn't recommend it... plus, the seat really rides up my arse.

umm....what?!

[DC Fan]

Perfect! Thank you! Where were you standing exactly? Were you pretty close?

Around 300 feet from the cars.

[bakedcookies]

Should I use a circular polarizer filter when panning? Or should I use a lens hood or both?

[DC Fan]

Hood is good. Polarizer has limited use in action photography and can be ignored. Just take the lens and point it at the cars. :)

[Duncan Frenz]

umm....what?!

I was just being facetious... in regard to your title... "Re: 100-400mm EF good for drifting?":rolleyes:

Just taking it in the literal sense and a failed attempt at humor it seems... It is okay, most people don't get my humor(or simply choose to ignore it). Mostly for my own amusement, as I believe; if you can't amuse yourself, who can you amuse?;)

[bakedcookies]

I was just being facetious... in regard to your title... "Re: 100-400mm EF good for drifting?":rolleyes:

Just taking it in the literal sense and a failed attempt at humor it seems... It is okay, most people don't get my humor(or simply choose to ignore it). Mostly for my own amusement, as I believe; if you can't amuse yourself, who can you amuse?;)

Nah, I got it. While looking for a serious answer I was un-amused..but got a little chuckle shortly after I posted. :p

[fishingjts]

Hood is good. Polarizer has limited use in action photography and can be ignored. Just take the lens and point it at the cars. :)

Personally I always use a CP... I love being able to see through the windshield... Cars are generally facing the same way for any given position I'm at... If I move I readjust the CP...

For example... the "passenger" makes this picture (for me anyways!)... With out the CP I doubt you would be able to see him...

http://www.johnnystacks.com/gallery/d/1057-1/IMG_0639.jpg


Works for Drifting too... ;)

http://www.johnnystacks.com/gallery/d/8150-1/IMG_2151_nib.jpg

[ssabripo]

Drifting at 300mm, in the middle of your lens' range:

http://www.fansview.com/racing/05092009b0173.jpg

Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Focal Length: 300.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.020 s (1/50)
Aperture: f/11.0
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto)


http://www.fansview.com/racing/05092009b0272.jpg

Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Focal Length: 300.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.020 s (1/50)
Aperture: f/11.0
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto)


These images came from a cloudy day and with a UV filter on the front of the lens. No problems with focal length or exposure.
perfect shots!!!

[chopperdave]

I thought so, aside from the normal dirt issues.

http://www.racecarshots.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/i-miss-cars.jpg

[xknowonex]

Hood is good. Polarizer has limited use in action photography and can be ignored. Just take the lens and point it at the cars. :)


I personally beg to differ.

I use a CPL on all of my on track shots whenever possible as long as it does require me to push my ISO's past 400

Some examples

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/3565468355_f0335bc2d6_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3429884719_63f920572d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3498026843_b7a79c49eb_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3503248273_42fa0005ce_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3498024831_b54e97a18a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3493420664_49f983763c_b.jpg

If you have media access, any 70-200 variant will be your standard bread and butter. Its not too long, not too heavy, not too short.

[Xlevel]

Could you guys please post your settings for us rookies? Thanks! Great shots btw. I no longer appreciate anything I've done so far. :lol:

[Bryce Roberts]

I think the CP is a must. Most of the time. I just recently started shooting one and wondered how the heck I ever got a good photo without one. However I'm usually shooting boats. But a Motor vehicle is a motor vehicle.

[jbcrash]

awesome pics!