In a previous post, I asked about the 35L for sports.
This time I want to know if there are ANY lens wider than 50mm that are good for sports, mainly basketball. Something sharp at f/2.0 and fast focusing.
Thanks in advance.
oaktree Goldmember 1,835 posts Joined Mar 2007 More info | Mar 29, 2008 13:03 | #1 In a previous post, I asked about the 35L for sports. Too much stuff, not enough shooting time.
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bildeb0rg Goldmember  More info | Mar 29, 2008 13:09 | #2 All the Ls are sharp at f2, but I just cant see them being that usefull for basketball.
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bacchanal Cream of the Crop  5,284 posts Likes: 22 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN More info | Mar 29, 2008 13:10 | #3 Anything with USM should be fine. 24L or 35L would be ideal depending on the FL that you want. The 28 1.8 is pretty decent also, but not quite as sharp or quick as the Ls.
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TheSportsGuy Senior Member  359 posts Joined Feb 2008 Location: North Carolina More info | Mar 29, 2008 13:15 | #4 how about the canon 20 f/2.8?? 1D Mark II_40D w/grip_16-35 L f/2.8_24-70 L f/2.8_70-200 L f/2.8_100-400 L f/4.5-5.6
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gasrocks Cream of the Crop  13,432 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Portage, Wisconsin USA More info | Mar 29, 2008 14:05 | #6 "All Ls are sharp at f/2" is not really correct. L has little to do with it really. On an individual lens by lens basis, then we can talk about f/2. GEAR LIST
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DDCSD GIVIN' GOOD KARMA  13,313 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jun 2007 Location: South Dakota More info | Mar 29, 2008 14:07 | #7 What about the Sigma 30mm F/1.4? Derek
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Zilly Cream of the Crop  5,086 posts Joined Jul 2006 Location: uk More info | Mar 29, 2008 14:10 | #8 DDCSD wrote in post #5218011  What about the Sigma 30mm F/1.4? It is HSM, but I haven't used one so I don't know if the AF is fast enough or not. not exactly wide tho is it Dom
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DDCSD GIVIN' GOOD KARMA 13,313 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jun 2007 Location: South Dakota More info | Mar 29, 2008 14:17 | #9 Zilly wrote in post #5218033 not exactly wide tho is it Well...... it is wider than 50mm, which is what the OP asked for. This time I want to know if there are ANY lens wider than 50mm that are good for sports, mainly basketball. Something sharp at f/2.0 and fast focusing. Derek
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Zilly Cream of the Crop 5,086 posts Joined Jul 2006 Location: uk More info | Mar 29, 2008 15:20 | #10 DDCSD wrote in post #5218074 Well...... it is wider than 50mm, which is what the OP asked for. still not wide tho is it Dom
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ALaS Goldmember  2,205 posts Likes: 8 Joined Aug 2007 More info | Mar 29, 2008 15:23 | #11 30mm f/1.4. Though I don't know how much that FL can do for you with basketball. Do you have an 85 f/1.8? Best Regards,
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tsaraleksi Goldmember  1,653 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2006 Location: Greencastle/Lafayette Indiana, USA More info | Mar 29, 2008 15:53 | #12 Why are you not considering the 35L anymore? --Alex Editorial Portfolio
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Mar 29, 2008 16:57 | #13 ALaS wrote in post #5218440 30mm f/1.4. Though I don't know how much that FL can do for you with basketball. Do you have an 85 f/1.8? I have the 85/1.8, 100/2.0 and 135/2.0 so I'm covered in the low telephoto range. I'm trying to cover about 24-35 mm. tsaraleksi wrote in post #5218610 Why are you not considering the 35L anymore? Probably the cost. I already have 2 L primes. If I can get by with a less expensive lens, I'll be a happy camper. Too much stuff, not enough shooting time.
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JeffreyG "my bits and pieces are all hard"  More info | Mar 29, 2008 17:12 | #14 Probably the cost. I already have 2 L primes. If I can get by with a less expensive lens, I'll be a happy camper. Then try the 28/1.8. For sure you want ring USM. My personal stuff:http://www.flickr.com/photos/jngirbach/sets/
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Gatorboy Goldmember  2,483 posts Likes: 2 Joined May 2005 Location: Bel Air, MD More info | Mar 29, 2008 17:32 | #15 oaktree wrote in post #5217673 In a previous post, I asked about the 35L for sports. This time I want to know if there are ANY lens wider than 50mm that are good for sports, mainly basketball. Something sharp at f/2.0 and fast focusing. I normally use an 85 f/1.8 for BB, a 50 would be ok, but anything less is way too short. Dave Hoffmann
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