Getting the opportunity to take pictures at the MANU vs RM game in the next few weeks. Currently my longest lens is a 300mm f4 that I use for field sports with some success.
Should I go out and get a 400mm for this game?
figo Senior Member  699 posts Likes: 2 Joined Apr 2006 More info | Jul 14, 2014 20:57 | #1 Getting the opportunity to take pictures at the MANU vs RM game in the next few weeks. Currently my longest lens is a 300mm f4 that I use for field sports with some success. Canon 1D MKIV, 1D MKIII, Canon 70-200 f2.8, Canon 400 f2.8, Canon 16-35mm f2.8.
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Sibil Cream of the Crop 9,502 posts Likes: 44334 Joined Jan 2009 Location: SoCal More info | Jul 14, 2014 21:08 | #2 IMHO, with the 300 and 70-200 you are well covered.
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Jul 14, 2014 21:14 | #3 figo wrote in post #17032253  Getting the opportunity to take pictures at the MANU vs RM game in the next few weeks. Currently my longest lens is a 300mm f4 that I use for field sports with some success. Should I go out and get a 400mm for this game? Yes! And bring the 70-200 also . Name: Theron
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xchangx Senior Member 507 posts Joined May 2007 Location: Mobile, AL More info | Jul 15, 2014 10:29 | #4 figo wrote in post #17032253 Getting the opportunity to take pictures at the MANU vs RM game in the next few weeks. Currently my longest lens is a 300mm f4 that I use for field sports with some success. Should I go out and get a 400mm for this game? Yes, get the 400 for the game, you won't regret it Nikon D4s / 2x D3s / D3 / 17-35 2.8 / 70-200 2.8 / 600 f4
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sirquack Goldmember  More info | Jul 15, 2014 15:41 | #5 Rent the 400. That is one lens I see a lot on sidelines at games I attend as a soccer fan. It gives you a little more length you can't quite get with your 300. I would still bring the 70-200 as others have said. Not all of the action is going to be at the deep end of the field. If you have two bodies that would be a great combo to have one with the 400 and the other with the 70-200. Name is Ron.
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Jul 18, 2014 04:51 | #6 Looks like I can rent the 400mm for $150 for the weekend because the place is closed for the long weekend here in Canada - sweet!! Now off to look for a back up body and thanks for the help. Canon 1D MKIV, 1D MKIII, Canon 70-200 f2.8, Canon 400 f2.8, Canon 16-35mm f2.8.
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Sibil Cream of the Crop 9,502 posts Likes: 44334 Joined Jan 2009 Location: SoCal More info | You may need a monopod with that 400.
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randrand Hatchling 6 posts Joined Oct 2009 More info | Jul 19, 2014 18:58 | #8 Sibil is right... you will need a monopod for the body with the 400 attached. Get a good strap for the camera with the 70-200. Practice switching from one camera to the next. Be sure to both your camera's settings are in sync during the game. Shoot from a low position, sitting on the ground or a low stool, if they don't have a photography pit at each end of the field.
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Jul 19, 2014 19:34 | #9 Got the mono ready. Would you put the 300mm f4 on the 7D or 1DM3? Game is at 4pm. Extra reach of 7D may work with 300mm. Canon 1D MKIV, 1D MKIII, Canon 70-200 f2.8, Canon 400 f2.8, Canon 16-35mm f2.8.
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Sibil Cream of the Crop 9,502 posts Likes: 44334 Joined Jan 2009 Location: SoCal More info | Jul 20, 2014 00:15 | #10 figo wrote in post #17042655 Got the mono ready. Would you put the 300mm f4 on the 7D or 1DM3? Game is at 4pm. Extra reach of 7D may work with 300mm. I would put the 300 on the 7D.
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