View Full Version : Short range sports - Which lens?
I was chatting with a few of you on IRC last night about this, but your attention span is that of a flea and so the conversation withered. :p
I'd quite like to do some trials photography, but with only a kit lens I'm a tad restricted. I'm often stood 5-10 metres away, sometimes even closer, I was told the Sigma 28-70 would be inappropriate. Can anyone recommend a more suitable lens?
what trials? what camera have you got.. this isnt irc so most wont know the details :)
Apologies, I should have stated that earlier. 350D.
Motorbike trials. The sport is more about stability and control, so I won't have to deal with fast moving bikes. Thinking about the distance I said earlier, I can find myself further away than that so would appreciate some length.
Craikeybaby
10-02-2009, 15:30
Do you find that your kit lens is too long or too short? How do you feel it is restricting you?
Bazza155
10-02-2009, 15:36
I would have thought something like an 18-200mm lens would be ideal.
Professional
10-02-2009, 15:39
70-200 is the winner no doubt.
Good luck!
Do you find that your kit lens is too long or too short? How do you feel it is restricting you?
I don't think it's fast enough. I find that it's too soft.
Bazza155
10-02-2009, 15:41
BTW, what lenses do you have ATM???
Craikeybaby
10-02-2009, 16:14
So ideally you want something fast than the kit lens, but with the same sort of reach...
A 28-70 wouldn't be as wide, but a lot longer. I don't know how fast this lens is.
I guess you would be best off with something like the EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM Lens would be ideal (if a little pricey...).
What's the concensus on the Sigma 28-70 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-28-70mm-Canon-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00063KO5W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1234289459&sr=1-2)?
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