Longwatcher
12th of February 2003 (Wed), 09:35
I am looking at picking up a couple of new lenses.
Reason: I may have an opportunity to shoot some high-school level team sports events (Cheerleading and Soccer) and want to make sure I have the right lens for the job and don't mess up this chance. I am also looking for a prime for portrait work in the studio.
My understanding is gymasium light is fairly dark and I need as large an aperture as I can get for the low-light so I can get faster shutter speeds to freeze the action.
Equipment I currently have:
D-60
16-35mm f2.8L
28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS
75-300mm f4-5.6 IS
two 550EX flashes.
[There is the usual tripods, lights, computer and other stuff, but not relevant I think].
The Cheerleading assignment, if I get it, would allow me to be up front and I have been told I will be able to use flash, but would prefer not to.
For the sports lens, I am leaning towards either the 85mm f1.2L, the 85mm f1.8, or the 70-200mm f2.8L. The 70-200 would allow me to cover the Soccer I think better, but this is only a remote possibility at this time, and since Soccer tends to be outdoors, I should be able to get away with my existing lens (although I would prefer the autofocus speed of an "L".
I could use any recommendations as to how much difference there is between the two 85mm lenses in terms of quality, speed, and anything else. Whether I should go for the 70-200 instead. Or if another lens perhaps Sigma would work as well (or better) for my needs. (My price limit for this lens is no more then $2000)
The second lens I am looking at is for Portrait work. With the caveat that I will be waiting for PMA announcements of any new Canon bodies (since I also need a second good digital camera (My Kodak DC4800 is good for web work only)) and whether they will be full frame or cropped to determine lens purchase for portrait work. I am looking at the following:
Assuming x1.6 D-60
50mm f1.4
50mm f1.8
35mm f1.4L
or just continue using my 16-35mm f2.8L or 28-135mm.
Assuming full frame
85mm f1.2L
85mm f1.8
or continue using my 28-135mm
For this lens I am looking for quality, cost, and to a lesser extent autofocus speed.
You will note the 85mm lens are on both lists, but I am nervous that this is a compromise lens versus the best for the job. For the second lens I have a budget of no more then $2000, however, the combined total of both is $3000, if I want to get them within the next 6 months.
Feel free to say I don't need another lens, as I may be suffering from techno addiction at this point.
Other notes: I trust Canon, I am leery of non-Canon, will avoid Tamron lenses like the plague. What I have now produces acceptable results, but after getting the 16-35L I realize the two IS lenses may be hindering me from getting the quality I like. I also really loved how fast it autofocused versus the IS lenses.
Anyway I am starting to Ramble....
Your suggestions and reccomendations (along with clarifing questions) are welcome. If I get them, I will have to get them by mid-March at the latest since that is when the season starts and I may only get one shot at it.
Thanks,
Reason: I may have an opportunity to shoot some high-school level team sports events (Cheerleading and Soccer) and want to make sure I have the right lens for the job and don't mess up this chance. I am also looking for a prime for portrait work in the studio.
My understanding is gymasium light is fairly dark and I need as large an aperture as I can get for the low-light so I can get faster shutter speeds to freeze the action.
Equipment I currently have:
D-60
16-35mm f2.8L
28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS
75-300mm f4-5.6 IS
two 550EX flashes.
[There is the usual tripods, lights, computer and other stuff, but not relevant I think].
The Cheerleading assignment, if I get it, would allow me to be up front and I have been told I will be able to use flash, but would prefer not to.
For the sports lens, I am leaning towards either the 85mm f1.2L, the 85mm f1.8, or the 70-200mm f2.8L. The 70-200 would allow me to cover the Soccer I think better, but this is only a remote possibility at this time, and since Soccer tends to be outdoors, I should be able to get away with my existing lens (although I would prefer the autofocus speed of an "L".
I could use any recommendations as to how much difference there is between the two 85mm lenses in terms of quality, speed, and anything else. Whether I should go for the 70-200 instead. Or if another lens perhaps Sigma would work as well (or better) for my needs. (My price limit for this lens is no more then $2000)
The second lens I am looking at is for Portrait work. With the caveat that I will be waiting for PMA announcements of any new Canon bodies (since I also need a second good digital camera (My Kodak DC4800 is good for web work only)) and whether they will be full frame or cropped to determine lens purchase for portrait work. I am looking at the following:
Assuming x1.6 D-60
50mm f1.4
50mm f1.8
35mm f1.4L
or just continue using my 16-35mm f2.8L or 28-135mm.
Assuming full frame
85mm f1.2L
85mm f1.8
or continue using my 28-135mm
For this lens I am looking for quality, cost, and to a lesser extent autofocus speed.
You will note the 85mm lens are on both lists, but I am nervous that this is a compromise lens versus the best for the job. For the second lens I have a budget of no more then $2000, however, the combined total of both is $3000, if I want to get them within the next 6 months.
Feel free to say I don't need another lens, as I may be suffering from techno addiction at this point.
Other notes: I trust Canon, I am leery of non-Canon, will avoid Tamron lenses like the plague. What I have now produces acceptable results, but after getting the 16-35L I realize the two IS lenses may be hindering me from getting the quality I like. I also really loved how fast it autofocused versus the IS lenses.
Anyway I am starting to Ramble....
Your suggestions and reccomendations (along with clarifing questions) are welcome. If I get them, I will have to get them by mid-March at the latest since that is when the season starts and I may only get one shot at it.
Thanks,