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<p>and more HS Football...<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cf06b3127ccef8e2f90709be00000030O02IcOW7hq2Yg9vPgo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/" alt="" width="550" height="400" /></p>

<p>HS Football<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cf06b3127ccef8e31edde8f300000030O02IcOW7hq2Yg9vPgo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/" alt="" width="720" height="480" /></p>

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<p>thx all, i'm done.<br>

i just bought the 400 f2.8 and a new 1D markIII to go with it.<br>

so far, its perfect, tonight is the test though at a night game with poor lighting.<br>

again, thx for the responses.<br>

CR</p>

<p>thx all, i appreciate the follow up responses.<br>

i did read all of the responses, and i understand, however i am too spontaneous for renting and there are no local shops that rent. i was hoping it was a "no brainer" decision from you all, so that i would feel better about rushing out to buy the 400. i have also decided to wait for the new 1d mark IV this december. i think they will make a great team. if anyone has further opinion on it, i am all ears. i would ideally like to hear from sports photographers who have been down this road before.<br>

thx again.</p>

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<p>thx all.<br>

right now i use a 120-300 f2.8 and love it. i find myself at 300 most of the time. i am not a fan of telecon's though. with my crop sensor my 300 is over 400, which is what got me thinking the 400 f2.8 prime is best for me. i really want a lightning fast lens with awesome autofocus. night games are inevitable so a body with high iso is vip as well.<br>

so at the end of the day, i have a 70-200 f2.8 already, so what lens should i add...the 300 or 400? and which body would the pros use for sports?<br>

thx again<br>

CR</p>

<p>my dilemna is this, i can finally afford a great lens so i dont want to screw up the decision. i have always wanted the 400 f2.8 but find that for my use (sideline football and soccer, etc..), it may be too much reach and no pullback flexibility. meaning, is the 300 f2.8 more versatile for my use? i use a crop sensor 50d body but may also upgrade to a FF sensor. so, if i can afford both upgrades, what is the "dream setup"? thx for your anticipated advice.</p>

<p>thank you. both responses make sense. "missed focus" is new to me, i usually nail it. i am using a new body and lens so i may just need to get used to them. thx for the advice. any other settings to consider for sports photography?</p>

 

<p>thx.<br>

i think the real issue is that i am used to a 120-300 sigma which is tack sharp, always.<br>

here is a sample....</p>

<p>i just bought the 70-200 f2.8. and i want to love it, but it doesnt seem to focus well and the stabilizer hums when engaged. fully zoomed is very soft and it just isnt living up to my expectations. has anyone else had this problem? i use a 40d and a 50d body. thank you much...</p>

<p>i agree with scott (above), i have it, love it, and it is hard to beat for a versatile walk around lens.<br>

i also love the 85mm f1.8.....very light and cheap.</p>

<p>do you work on a pc or a mac?<br>

do you own any photo editing programs?</p>

 

<p>thank you everybody for the continued responses.<br>

sarah, good point, and i agree.<br>

my wife does care, and she only lets me take charge because i am a control freak....no harm, just obsessive.<br>

she leaves in a day, and is very excited about the entire experience, not just the photo ops. if she comes home with one great pic it is a win. more importantly, she is doing what she has always wanted to do.<br>

i just bought the tamron 18-270, and it is perfect for her. no lens change, great range, small and light, fits her bag well, and.....most importantly, it will be her "everyday" lens when she returns. and it was cheap.<br>

now i can move on with buying lenses for myself......nice!<br>

thx<br>

CR</p>

<p>in my experience, the only way to get better than average pics of indoor basketball is the canon 50mm 1.4.<br>

even then, it is always a struggle to stop the action. good luck.<br>

CR</p>

<p>amazing thread, no doubt.<br>

this was the only way to get the best advice.<br>

if i am still married when she returns, i will share a pic or two.<br>

thank you.<br>

CR</p>

<p>thx mike.<br>

done deal. we go tomorrow to put this to rest. you and the others have been very helpful.<br>

thx again.<br>

cr</p>

got it, but she wont have the proper techniques. i think the best lens for her is the one that needs the least attention.

can it really be that heavy? we have a great shoulder strap, and she will have it in a bag unless shooting.

thx for the advice.

CR

<p>thx everybody. and kelly, what do you do with the pillow case? keep the camera wrapped til you use it? i have a good waterproof bag that covers the camera, will that work?<br>

i dont think i can convince her to bring two bodies, but the two lenses is easy. still on the fence with the 28-300 though. sounds smart, and i am willing to spend the money. i hear the canon 28-300 is big and bulky. anyone use it?<br>

and thx for the scenario mike, we may be married to same woman...it all sounds too familiar.<br>

thx.<br>

CR</p>

<p>thx mike and jeff.<br>

the two canon lenses are both IS "L" lenses. already have a gorillapod which i know will help on occasion for her.<br>

mike, did you suggest the 17-55 IS for wider angle over the 24-105? i have a 16-35 f2.8 IS L but thought three lenses was too much.<br>

wont 24 be wide enough?<br>

she's cool now with changing lenses in camp, so we are good with the two lenses i have.<br>

any last thoughts?</p>

<p>thx steve, thats the push i needed....not to buy it. i am just as picky.<br>

the second body is smart as well, but she will be traveling with her mother who will have a megazoom p&s.<br>

looks like we are sticking with the 24-105 f4 and the 70-200 f4.<br>

thx everybody.<br>

CR</p>

<p>thx, but p&s is out, she is beyond that and does love her eos xsi. i think we are sticking with the 24-105 f4 and the 70-200 f4. changing lenses and planning for a shoot will be good for her.<br>

i do appreciate all of the advice.<br>

peace.<br>

CR</p>

<p>i think the megazoom is off the table. she is very comfortable with the dslr and its feel and controls.<br>

its really just about the lenses at this point. she can handle alittle weight no problem, but bulky is not good for her. the 70-200 f4 is a great size for her.<br>

all of the advice has been tremendously helpful. i feel like we have exhausted the issue, which is what i wanted to do....thank you all.<br>

sincerely,<br>

CR</p>

<p>thank you all.<br>

sorry to not have mentioned that of course i have discussed this issue at length with her.<br>

she is great....wants me to decide, and is willing to gear up however i see fit.<br>

bottom line is, this trip is a once in a lifetime for her, and she will want to make the most of the photos, while enjoying the experience (not thru the lens).<br>

gil said it well, thx. and i appreciate all of the feedback, it is what i needed.<br>

2 bodies may be too much hassle, changing lenses is possible. i have to remember though that whatever lens we buy, will want to be used after the trip as well. i want something that works for her and will be useful to us (me) after the trip.<br>

28-300 a frontrunner in my mind, whether it be a canon or tamron. price not an issue here.<br>

or.....stick with what we have and live with it.....but i do love to buy lenses.<br>

CR</p>

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<p>thx jim larson, i agree. hate to be a snob, but i really love the canon L lenses.<br /> i do have a 1.4 tc, but the degradation on the long end bothers me, but the range helps.<br /> she is told that most great shots occur close to the jeep and long range isnt overly important.<br /> so, my way....she is good from 24mm to 200mm plus tc if need be.<br /> push me, please.</p>

<p>i just reviewed the g10, and it does seem to fit the bill, but she already has a canon rebel xsi body, and i use a 40d. i am afraid her using the g10, may mean the xsi wont get the use it deserves.<br>

i like to collect great lenses that we can share, thinking she will grow to love it the way i do.<br>

so back to the question.......is it too much to ask her to have to change lenses? traveling with both?<br>

thx again</p>