Lens for dog shows (good in low light)? - Page 2

Lobstrosity · 18th of August 2012 (Sat)

I'm wondering why people don't consider the 135 f/2 for indoor sports? Is it simply because it's within the same range as the 70-200? The 70-200 f/2.8 is only good indoors if you've got a camera that will perform well with ISO's upwards of 1600 or so, so I'd think that the extra stop would help quite a bit in terms of noise.

RPCrowe · 18th of August 2012 (Sat)

A great help to lower light shots would be a monopod and IS in a lens. There are a lot of dog show images which can be captured while the subjects are either completely still of moving just slightly. Therefore, you can use a longer shutter speed as long as your camera is stable. Just choose your shots according to the shutter speed you can achieve. Frankly, I have never been very keen on images of the handler walking the dog around the ring...

Most of todays DSLR cameras can capture images just fine using ISO 400 and many can go above 400 and get good imagery.

kady05 · 20th of August 2012 (Mon)

Sorry, haven't been on in a couple days.

I've since upgraded to a 1D MKIII, so should have much better high ISO performance now.

I do still have my 70-200 f/4, but got a great deal on a 24-70 the other day and intend to try that out at the shows.

The 135 f/2 would most likely be too much for most of the shows I go to. Sometimes even with the 50mm we'd have to stand way back in order to frame the shot properly; and then you have to worry about people walking in front of you. Best to be able to sit/stand right by the ring, which is why I feel that a zoom is most appropriate.

bubbygator · 20th of August 2012 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gatorboy

Get an 85 f/1.8 if you are tight on money.

Yah, us gators stick together. The 85 is much better fast focusing than the 50 - you'll never miss a shot with the 85... and the IQ is good enough to crop 3 to 4X with even moderate lighting. I shoot indoor HS basketball with mine. The only thing you need is enough length to get your shot.

kady05 · 20th of August 2012 (Mon)

I'm still considering getting an 85mm to add to the mix..we'll see!

nickgillespie · 21st of August 2012 (Tue)

i think you'd like the 85 1.8. it's a super fast lens and has amazing autofocus.

18th of August 2012 (Sat)	#16
Lobstrosity Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Idaho Posts: 122 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Lens for dog shows (good in low light)? I'm wondering why people don't consider the 135 f/2 for indoor sports? Is it simply because it's within the same range as the 70-200? The 70-200 f/2.8 is only good indoors if you've got a camera that will perform well with ISO's upwards of 1600 or so, so I'd think that the extra stop would help quite a bit in terms of noise. __________________ Canon 7D Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 Canon 70-200mm f/4L My Flickr

18th of August 2012 (Sat)	#17
RPCrowe Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego County, California, USA Posts: 7,113	Re: Lens for dog shows (good in low light)? A great help to lower light shots would be a monopod and IS in a lens. There are a lot of dog show images which can be captured while the subjects are either completely still of moving just slightly. Therefore, you can use a longer shutter speed as long as your camera is stable. Just choose your shots according to the shutter speed you can achieve. Frankly, I have never been very keen on images of the handler walking the dog around the ring... Most of todays DSLR cameras can capture images just fine using ISO 400 and many can go above 400 and get good imagery. __________________ See my images at http://rpcrowe.smugmug.com/ EQUIPMENT: Two Canon 7D cameras plus Canon D60 camera modified for full-time IR; Tokina 12-24mm f/4, 50mm f/1.8 Mark-I, 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro, 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus, 70-200mm f/4L IS, 300mm f/4L IS, and 400mm f/5.6L lenses; Last edited by RPCrowe : 18th of August 2012 (Sat) at 09:57.

20th of August 2012 (Mon)	#18
kady05 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 234	Re: Lens for dog shows (good in low light)? Sorry, haven't been on in a couple days. I've since upgraded to a 1D MKIII, so should have much better high ISO performance now. I do still have my 70-200 f/4, but got a great deal on a 24-70 the other day and intend to try that out at the shows. The 135 f/2 would most likely be too much for most of the shows I go to. Sometimes even with the 50mm we'd have to stand way back in order to frame the shot properly; and then you have to worry about people walking in front of you. Best to be able to sit/stand right by the ring, which is why I feel that a zoom is most appropriate. __________________ - Kady http://www.kmspetography.com 1D Mark III \| 70-200mm f/4 \| 85mm f/1.8 \| 17-40mm f/4 \| 50mm f/1.8

20th of August 2012 (Mon)	#20
kady05 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 234	Re: Lens for dog shows (good in low light)? I'm still considering getting an 85mm to add to the mix..we'll see! __________________ - Kady http://www.kmspetography.com 1D Mark III \| 70-200mm f/4 \| 85mm f/1.8 \| 17-40mm f/4 \| 50mm f/1.8

21st of August 2012 (Tue)	#21
nickgillespie Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 73	Re: Lens for dog shows (good in low light)? i think you'd like the 85 1.8. it's a super fast lens and has amazing autofocus. __________________ Wedding Photographer in Charlotte

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