paul_ingram Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 <p >I received new Canon 300/2.8 lens last Friday hours before our high school homecoming game. Rains were in the forecast. I was determined to use it, with my 50D. I had a rig for hands-free umbrella by jamming the handle down into a camelback pack. Knew I had to back away from the action more than with my 70-200, but it became crazy. I had to shoot from the back of the end zone fences. The newspaper photographer got a big laugh. I soon moved to the roof of the press box, which I though would be a compromise but it is roughly the same angle as TV cameras at televised football games. No, that angle was no substitute for dramatic side line shots. But I could cover the whole field, not possible from the sidelines. These are photos for the kids and parents, so I hate to miss a critical far-corner shot. This lens was amazing. The speed and accuracy of the focus was amazing. Paired with the low-light capabilities of the 50D meant that even in the corners of the poorly-lit end-zones I could get something. The next morning I helped shoot a 5-mile run event over the old US 80 Mississippi River Bridge. I have a lot to learn about this lens. What an instrument! </p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_ferris Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 <p>Hi Paul,<br> Told you you would like it didn't I? Glad you are enjoying it and having fun.</p> <p>Take care, Scott.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_ingram Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 <p>Yeah you did say that!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_macpherson Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 <p>It will continually surprise you with its versatility and sharpness. Its a stellar performer, and the sheer quality of image it produces is really quite astonishing. I will never sell mine.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 <p>Very nice, congratulations.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbangerter Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 <p>So, did the Vikings beat the Packers that day?!?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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