Could you live without your 70-200? - Page 3

MDteX · 3rd of November 2008 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by primoz

For basketball? No I couldn't live without it... literally, because I doubt I would sell much without it

But basketball, handball and small part of ice hockey are probably only sports I couldn't survive without 70-200. With everything else, I'm fine with 300. Personally 85mm is way too short for basketball, and with action swinging so much from one side to the other, zoom is really useful.
But that's just me

Sounds like me. I use the 70-200 almost exclusively when I do basketball, hockey or volleyball. The 300 and TC are for field sports but I have used it on occasion for the indoors sports. Outside I have one body with the 300 and one with the 70-200. Inside I will have the 70-200 on one and the 24-70 on the other.

My 85 doesn't see much but the inside of my camera bag.

So no I couldn't live without my 70-200.

namasste · 3rd of November 2008 (Mon)

I've decided the same. Its so easy to neglect it during good weather where shooting is all outdoors and the long glass gets all the work. On the flip, winter is here and its all about inside now (Ill probably wonder if I can live without the 300 in a few months

).

I decided to sell the 85 and I repurchased the 17-40, kept the tc, 70-200, and 300 and I think that should do me right.

pastanley · 4th of November 2008 (Tue)

SwiftFootTim · 5th of November 2008 (Wed)

I find way too much use for my 70-200 at night to get rid of it, but this also takes into account that I can't sell my Jeep to pay for a 300 f/2.8!

cwphoto · 6th of November 2008 (Thu)

I use it less and less every year but can't bring myself to sell it.

mackidbrendan · 6th of November 2008 (Thu)

why dont you just take away my soul if you take my 70-200 2.8IS
i would be lost without it. my 40D would be nude.

but i would trade it for a 300 2.8IS

, maybee

namasste · 6th of November 2008 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mackidbrendan

why dont you just take away my soul if you take my 70-200 2.8IS
i would be lost without it. my 40D would be nude.

but i would trade it for a 300 2.8IS

, maybee

different tools for sure but I bet you would too!

Dan-o · 6th of November 2008 (Thu)

Well That is pretty much Scotts reason for starting the thread. While I would never sell my 70-200 I haven't used it in months since getting the 300.

namasste · 6th of November 2008 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan-o

Well That is pretty much Scotts reason for starting the thread. While I would never sell my 70-200 I haven't used it in months since getting the 300.

I haven't either and you're right. OTOH, I start hoops next weekend and I bet the 300 sees less time than the 70-200 now that I have read the replies and really thought it through.

nickybegood1998 · 7th of November 2008 (Fri)

Personally I cannot as this is the only long lens that I have and I use it to shoot my boys soccer games. I'd love to have something a bit longer but really can't afford it.

Karman

namasste · 7th of November 2008 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickybegood1998

Personally I cannot as this is the only long lens that I have and I use it to shoot my boys soccer games. I'd love to have something a bit longer but really can't afford it.

Karman

Karman, consider adding the 1.4 TC. You can find them pretty cheap if you really look around and they'll really add some nice reach to that 70-200. I've shot many events with that combo before the long prime and it really handles the TC well.

nickybegood1998 · 8th of November 2008 (Sat)

Hi Scott,

Thanks for the tip on the 1.4 TC. I actually have one but I haven't had much success using it. My pictures come out softer than normal when I use it and it just frustrates me to all heck. My problem is I'm never willing to waste a game or two of pics using it trying to get it right. I'd really like to use it though.

Dan-o · 8th of November 2008 (Sat)

Quote:

My problem is I'm never willing to waste a game or two of pics using it trying to get it right.

When ever I'm having issues or getting used to a new lens I'll go to my daughters soccer practice and practice.

namasste · 9th of November 2008 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan-o

When ever I'm having issues or getting used to a new lens I'll go to my daughters soccer practice and practice.

great advice. I do the same because I feel the same. I don't want/can't waste a game sorting things out.

CanadianKitKat · 14th of November 2008 (Fri)

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Dan-o Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 3,504 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Could you live without your 70-200? Well That is pretty much Scotts reason for starting the thread. While I would never sell my 70-200 I haven't used it in months since getting the 300. __________________ Danny. DMunsonPhoto Cycling Illustrated FB Fan Page

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8th of November 2008 (Sat)	#42
nickybegood1998 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: D/FW Metroplex Posts: 466 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Could you live without your 70-200? Hi Scott, Thanks for the tip on the 1.4 TC. I actually have one but I haven't had much success using it. My pictures come out softer than normal when I use it and it just frustrates me to all heck. My problem is I'm never willing to waste a game or two of pics using it trying to get it right. I'd really like to use it though. __________________ 7D Gripped, 30D Gripped, G10 \| Tamron 28-75 2.8 \| Canon EF 50 1.4 USM, 85 1.8 USM, 28-135 IS \|Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 \| Canon 430EX \| Lowepro 300 AW & Toploader 75 AW \| Sigma 1.4 TC

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