Please help - Cricket Lens

keeper · 19th of May 2009 (Tue)

Hi All

I can't decide please help.

I currently use my Sigma 70/200 F2.8 with X1.4 & X2 converters.

I'm looking at the
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM

Can't outlay the cash for canon 100/400.

Would this produce good results and give me OS for non sport?

Or is the best option to stay with the converter combo and save money?
I use the 70/200 F2.8 for ice hockey so selling is not an option.

Cheers Phil

KIPAX · 19th of May 2009 (Tue)

the 120 400 would be used at 400 and thus f5.6 .. you can just about get away with a 400 at cricket but will still need to crop heavy.. cricket played in sunlight you will be OK .. but 20/20 in evening light i wouldnt be so sure wiht f5.6

whalley bridge? wheres your nearest ice hockey? Altricham for manchester stingers?

keeper · 19th of May 2009 (Tue)

My son plays for Sheffield, he used to play at the old Altrincham rink when it was open.

Alty has a new rink hosting all the old teams http://www.manchesterphoenix.co.uk/

keeper · 19th of May 2009 (Tue)

As you said big crops required for cricket, but good for hobby shots and the players to view.

keeper · 19th of May 2009 (Tue)

Another crop example

KIPAX · 19th of May 2009 (Tue)

At 280mm they are good crops

I did the relegation playoff at alty last month.. at what level does he play for shefield as I have lots of pics from Blackburn Shef games.. or is he higher? try this?
http://icehockey.fotopic.net/p56023832.html

keeper · 19th of May 2009 (Tue)

He plays under 18s at Shef and 17s and seniors for cricket in whaley

19th of May 2009 (Tue)	#1
keeper Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Whaley Bridge, UK Posts: 60	Please help - Cricket Lens Hi All I can't decide please help. I currently use my Sigma 70/200 F2.8 with X1.4 & X2 converters. I'm looking at the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM Can't outlay the cash for canon 100/400. Would this produce good results and give me OS for non sport? Or is the best option to stay with the converter combo and save money? I use the 70/200 F2.8 for ice hockey so selling is not an option. Cheers Phil

19th of May 2009 (Tue)	#2
KIPAX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Accrington, England Posts: 1,245 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Please help - Cricket Lens the 120 400 would be used at 400 and thus f5.6 .. you can just about get away with a 400 at cricket but will still need to crop heavy.. cricket played in sunlight you will be OK .. but 20/20 in evening light i wouldnt be so sure wiht f5.6 whalley bridge? wheres your nearest ice hockey? Altricham for manchester stingers?

19th of May 2009 (Tue)	#6
KIPAX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Accrington, England Posts: 1,245 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Please help - Cricket Lens At 280mm they are good crops I did the relegation playoff at alty last month.. at what level does he play for shefield as I have lots of pics from Blackburn Shef games.. or is he higher? try this? http://icehockey.fotopic.net/p56023832.html

19th of May 2009 (Tue)	#7
keeper Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Whaley Bridge, UK Posts: 60	Re: Please help - Cricket Lens He plays under 18s at Shef and 17s and seniors for cricket in whaley

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