Lens rental question

I'll be attending my first Dallas Cowboys game for thanksgiving. The last one at texas stadium.

I need to rent a lense...

i have expereince with the 70-200 IS L and think that'd prolly be a decent choice. maybe the 100-400 :dunno:

Seats at about 10-15 yards up from the sideline on the 10 yard line

are u looking for places to rent

or suggestions on what glass to rent?

suggestions on glass, i have a local shop that rents...

here is what is available...

Canon EF 1.4x II Extender
9518A002 Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
2535A003 Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
7261A002 Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L USM
8806A002 Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1242B002 Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
9517A002 Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
8014A002 Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
0344B002 Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS ISM
2562A002 Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
2507A002 Canon EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 II
1257B002 Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
2515A003 Canon EF 50mm f/1.4
2514A003 Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
2537A003 Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
7042A002 Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2
2519A007 Canon EF 85mm f/1.8
4657A006 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
2577A002 Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
2531A002 Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM
2533A002 Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Can I assume you already know what the stadium will let you bring in? I'd hate to rent a nice 400mm or something and then have them not let you bring it in the gate.

Having said that and given your seats and knowing what I have seen elsewhere on here, you may find the 70-200 too short for your seats unless the play is right at your end. It will give you flexibility with range though. Maybe go perhaps with a 300 or 400 mm if you want to get shots up or across field a bit. I know the 400 is a pretty popular choice with the pros on the sidelines, so I suspect it will be a nice on to have with you up 10 rows in the stands (assuming you can bring it in).

cstewart wrote in post #6752025
Can I assume you already know what the stadium will let you bring in? I'd hate to rent a nice 400mm or something and then have them not let you bring it in the gate.

Having said that and given your seats and knowing what I have seen elsewhere on here, you may find the 70-200 too short for your seats unless the play is right at your end. It will give you flexibility with range though. Maybe go perhaps with a 300 or 400 mm if you want to get shots up or across field a bit. I know the 400 is a pretty popular choice with the pros on the sidelines, so I suspect it will be a nice on to have with you up 10 rows in the stands (assuming you can bring it in).

yeah, i'll check into that.

I hear what you're saying about range...but in teh 70-200's defense i used it at a NASCAR event and was able to shoot on the other end of the track with relativly good results :dunno:

Plus, i'm worried about possible low-light conditions. If i remember correctly teh 70-200 may be better for lower light conditions

i should get the 100-400 just for the sake of getting exp with a diff lense

welp, thanks for making me check

CAMERAS: You may bring a small, still shot camera to Texas Stadium. However, video cameras and cameras with extended or zoom lenses are not allowed at Texas Stadium.

Just to let you know, the lighting in Texas Stadium is 1/640-800th, ISO 1600, F/2.8...at least for under the lights. So you would probably want to stay away from slower glass (AKA 100-400).

Good luck with getting it in, i have seen some people take Rebels in.... actually this weekend the stands were full of 70-200's... granted that was for High School Playoffs.

bigjon0107 wrote in post #6752157
Just to let you know, the lighting in Texas Stadium is 1/640-800th, ISO 1600, F/2.8...at least for under the lights. So you would probably want to stay away from slower glass (AKA 100-400).

Good luck with getting it in, i have seen some people take Rebels in.... actually this weekend the stands were full of 70-200's... granted that was for High School Playoffs.

Yeah, i was thinking the 70-200 would be better for the event since its a late afternoon game.

alas, apparently they won't let me in with it. I doubt i'll even bother bringing the DSLR

Tamrac wrote in post #6752702
Yeah, i was thinking the 70-200 would be better for the event since its a late afternoon game.

alas, apparently they won't let me in with it. I doubt i'll even bother bringing the DSLR

Take a P&S if you have one and just enjoy yourself, there is much more to be experienced at a game then always looking though a viewfinder (like nachos and beer :lol.

The Thanksgiving game isnt "under the lights" but I agree the 100-400 would be too slow.

As you already noted you wont get much in. Enjoy the game!

eigga wrote in post #6753144
The Thanksgiving game isnt "under the lights" but I agree the 100-400 would be too slow.

As you already noted you wont get much in. Enjoy the game!

Sorry about that, i did not check the schedule, i am being shipped off to Austin for the UT v. A&M game so i wont be around to watch.