Canon ef 70-200 f4l usm

New to Canon forums,i've bought a canon 40d,would the 70-200 f4 l usm (its within my budget) be a good lense's for motorsport photography? Know it does'nt have 'IS',but that's not really needed with motion photography,is it? Mark

Using the search function on these forums will help answer your questions.
Assuming that the motorsports will be during daytime, it is a matter of where you will be shooting from. Trackside? Yes, you will love the 70-200 range for that. From the stands? Not so much.

Hi marky i see you post on rally forums, i use a 70-200 f4L great lens very sharp have a wee look alot of my stuff is with the f4.

Warren

www.industryimage.com

zelseman wrote in post #9882663
Using the search function on these forums will help answer your questions.
Assuming that the motorsports will be during daytime, it is a matter of where you will be shooting from. Trackside? Yes, you will love the 70-200 range for that. From the stands? Not so much.

Thanks for reply Zelseman,the motorsport i will be shooting will be mainly daytime car rallying,so will be at a safe/close distance to action,so 70-200 range should suit well.

industryimage wrote in post #9882700
Hi marky i see you post on rally forums, i use a 70-200 f4L great lens very sharp have a wee look alot of my stuff is with the f4.

Warren

www.industryimage.com

Hi,Yes i post on rally forums,have noticed your photo's on "photography section",they're very good by the way.The 70-200 f4l is just within my budget,i have been getting as much info on it as i can before buying,thanks for your reply Warren,think you've made my mind up,to getting one! . Mark.

Hi Marky I have PM you some INFO about lens etc. My advise it aways buy an L lens you can aways sell it and not lose too much.

Ps maybe we will meet up some time.

Warren

industryimage wrote in post #9882932
Hi Marky I have PM you some INFO about lens etc. My advise it aways buy an L lens you can aways sell it and not lose too much.

Ps maybe we will meet up some time.

Warren

Many thanks for your advise etc Warren.Yes maybe we will meet on the "stages",i hope to attend more locally based rally's this year and with new camera+lense set up i will probably need more advise how to use it! Mark.

Pre-owned canon 40d and ef 70-200 f4 usm lense have arrived,both in very good condition,now reading the instruction book's to figure out how they work! A few rallies coming up to try them out!

Yes, the 70-200 f4 lens is an excellent motor sports lens; you just need some kind of stabilization, whether it be IS (mode 2) or a monopod to prevent vertical camera shake. Unlike regular sports photography where you shoot at high speeds to stop the action, thus rendering IS irrelevant; in motor sports when panning you shoot at much slower speeds to isolate the car or motorcycle with a motion blurred background.

Hope this helps and good luck with your purchase.

I have my 70-200 for two weeks now and I found using it inside with my 7d and the pop up flash from about 25ft away gave me outstanding shots. Outside pictures are stunning.

Many thanks Bill for your reply and advice,i'm looking forward to using 70-200 f4 l usm hopefully at this week-end's Circuit of Ireland rally,if my first attempt's using lense are'nt to bad,i'll be happy.

Mark.

Thanks Goingking for your reply,my lense does'nt have "is",but good to hear your well pleased with quality of photo's you are getting with 70-200 f4.
Mark.