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Old 21st of September 2008 (Sun)   #1
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Default What to use for indoor basketball?

Right now I have a 40d and I am looking for a telephoto lens. Noting too expensive, I was thinking about the 70-200mm f/4 IS. My basketball gym has horrible lighting since they since all the lightbulbs to the energy saving ones. I also have a 580exII. Any suggestion on what lens and diffusers to get?
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Default Re: What to use for indoor basketball?

I use the 85 f/1.8 for basketball. The 70-200 f/4 will be too slow for indoor sports -- unless you plan on strobing. (i.e. Remotely firing two or more flashes)
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I use the 85 f/1.8 for basketball. The 70-200 f/4 will be too slow for indoor sports -- unless you plan on strobing. (i.e. Remotely firing two or more flashes)
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Feel free to browse my websites:
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http://www.harfordsports.com
or my Sports images on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dhoffma...7600001351831/
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