carey_gil

<p>Thanks for the input. I think you both hit the nail on the head, the 135/f2 is a great lens and would work out, but the 70-200 is probably a better long term lens. I was considering the 135 for some time, but as was mentioned, it seems all the better with a very fair deal presented to me out of the blue. Fortunatley, I'll be able to try the 135 out at a kids game today. </p>

<p>I have a Rebel xti and picked up a used 30d. Ive been using the 30d with the 24-105. It works out fine on our home ice which is well lit, relatively speaking, but not so well at other rinks. I thought the 135 would work out for wrestling matches too where the lighting is even worse. For wrestling I've been using the 50/f1.8 but would like something longer.</p>

<p>Interesting you mentioned auto racing. A couple of friends are insistant on going to Montreal next June for a Formula 1 race (I think that's the right place and time - they are the big race fans), maybe the 70-200 would be fun to take along. </p>

<p>So I think I have a good answer, was just looking for some other points of view, thanks again for the input!</p>

<p>I need a new lens for hockey and rather than the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8, I'm considering the EF 135 f2L, a neighbor is looking to sell his. I've seen a number of posts discussing the 70-200 for hockey, it seems to be the lens of choice, and I am convinced it would be a great lens for hockey. However, I'm interested in hearing from those who have used the 135 f/2L lens for hockey (I think I've seen one other post where it was discussed for hockey, but others where is is mentioned for basketball). Slightly faster lens, and I believe the focal length will work out for me Moving about the rink is not an issue as this is pee-wees. Less flexible than the 70-200, but I grew up using fixed focal lenses and while I like zooms, with sports I find myself not utilizing the zoom during the action. This is just a hobby, in time I suppose I'd get better with using a zoom for sports.<br>

Some additional info - I have crop bodies. This is for my kids hockey. My oldest is in his first year pee-wees, and they are just fast enough on the ice where I need a new lens - I've gotten by with f4, but it just isn't going to work any longer. I appreciate any input, thanks!</p>

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