EF 70-200 2.8 IS - WORKS IN STUDIO? KELBY RECOMMENDED?

I am getting ready to purchase another lense and have my eye set on the Canon EF 70-200 telephoto zoom 2.8 IS lense. I want to purchase this lense mainly for hand-held outdoor action shots.

2 questions:

1. I may also want to use this lense in the studio. Does it work well in a studio set-up and what's the closest you can be to the subject? (I just bought the elinchrom bxri 500 kit so I am just learning studio photography - I use my 24-105 f/4 right now which works well but I need more speed for studio action shots). See attachment. This was my first try with the studio lights and it could be a little crisper - I am hoping this lens works better for that purpose?

2. Is this the "all purpose" lense that Scott Kelby recommends? I thought this is the one, but couldn't find my original notes.

It is expensive ($2,300) but I think it is going to be worth it hopefully.

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First question to answer how close you need to be would depend on whether it is mounted on a crop or FF sensor?

I have a 60D camera body

Jewel wrote in post #13298304
I have a 60D camera body

So you are on crop, how much space do you have in the studio for placement of gear as far as distance goes to determine if it can be used in your position?

When I set up my lights in my home, I don't have much space - I measured it - I am thinking it was about 8' from the subject. With that said, I doubt I will do too much "action" type photography in my home so my 24-105 lense should work okay there.

When I do dogs in agility / action , I use the training club and have a ton of room.

I just don't want to be standing too far away from the subject.

So, to answer the question, it would vary.

What do you mean by speed? 2.8 will allow you one additional stop so you can theoretically double your shutter speed and get the same exposure.

But:
1- You can only shoot in studio up to around 1/200 or 1/250 anyway with your lights.
2- Shutter speed really doesnt affect exposure in the studio.

I believe the OP has intentions to use primarily outdoors; having been to several dog agility shows, I can say that the lens will truly shine in the indoor arenas. In the studio you won't see any difference in IQ as there is no reason to be shooting below F9.

Jewel wrote in post #13298172
1. I may also want to use this lense in the studio. Does it work well in a studio set-up and what's the closest you can be to the subject? (I just bought the elinchrom bxri 500 kit so I am just learning studio photography - I use my 24-105 f/4 right now which works well but I need more speed for studio action shots). See attachment. This was my first try with the studio lights and it could be a little crisper - I am hoping this lens works better for that purpose?

Flash duration of the strobe freezes the action, not the shutterspeed. Having said that, it will do fine in the studio, if you have the space. For outdoor doggy sports I assume it is a great and versatile lens. But I can't help but thinking if the 70-200 f/4 (IS) isn't also a good option

As far as my studio shots, i will probably just stick with the 24-105 F4 lens. I need to play around with my settings better. The dog shot that I posted is pretty crisp except for the paws. Maybe I am asking too much for the entire thing to be super sharp. I would think with the Elinchrom BXRI 500 kit that I bought, that would help me achieve super crisp.

Then I guess I would use the 70-200 f2.8 for regular indoor or outdoor photography of dogs or other wildlife in action.

I just want to increase my arsenal of lenses and I want to make a good purchase.

The 70-200 2.8 IS II is a great purchase anyway and you'll have lots of fun with it. You'll make it work.

a canon 70-200 F4 IS will work for outdoors and if you're considering the weight then this is a good lens specially if you're doing action shots..

Or save even more dollars and get the f/4 non-IS version. All of the Canon 70-200 lenses are superb, and the least expensive one ( f/4 non -IS ) is a real jewel. Lightweight, very sharp, great colors, and like most all Canon lenses, holds it's value well, great if you decide to sell it later.