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kevmoz
18-09-2009, 16:52
Is this focal length too long for sports such as football?
cheers
kevin
Hacker
18-09-2009, 17:07
Thread moved to Talk Equipment
Gary Coyle
18-09-2009, 17:10
No, its fine, i use a D3 with a 300mm lens and 1.4x extender which is effectivly 420mm and i often hanker for a little extra reach, your setup would be 450mm, perfect.
kevmoz
19-09-2009, 21:35
Hi Gary thanks for the info, im well happy now i will finally have the correct focal length. I noticed you did the Leeds game last night....Nice shots...Did you get a shot of shev walkers bone sticking out his leg lol....Ouch
Had to ask being a rhinos fan lol.
Had a mad day myself photographing Barnet v Bradford City....Dam long journey.
Gary Coyle
20-09-2009, 10:40
Hi Kev, didnt even notice there was an injury stoppage until it was too late, i was busy downloading and editing the first 10 mins of photos to notice anything.

Im at Headingley again this afternoon for the Union, ill pop my 300 onto my D300 for 10 minutes or so to show what you can expect from 450mm reach at Headingley
kevmoz
21-09-2009, 10:12
That would be great Gary if you could do that, i know what sort ov images i will be getting then.
cheers
kev
Gary Coyle
21-09-2009, 15:32
Hi Kev, images 1, 4, 8 and 10 in this thread are with the D300 and 300mm f/2.8 lens

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=1906108#post1906108
kevmoz
22-09-2009, 07:26
That is a good set of images..I sort of see what sort of images im now going to be getting...They are very sharp and show emotion....Really nice shots.....I bet your pleased with the photos....
Thanks for showing me mate.
kevin