What lens would I need for motorsort?

[m18nye]

When the weather gets a bit better I am hoping to get out to some tracks to do some motorsport photography. Of both cars and bikes. Was just wondering what lens/lenses I would need for this?

At the moment I have the following:
Minolta 50mm
Sigma 28-70mm
Tamron 28-200mm 3.8-5.6
Tamron 70-300mm 4-5.6
Sigma 10-20mm 4-5.6

Thanks

[onomatopoeia]

Most circuits you are likely to need 300mm of reach from the spectator areas, so the longest of your zooms.

[D_Ninety]

I use my 70-300vr at Oulton Park although I often shoot around the 200mm mark. Depends of your circuit really, as to how close you can get to the track

[m18nye]

ok, any other advice you could give me on shooting? Will be the first time I've given this ago?

Thanks

[SuperAP]

You've already got the lenses you'll need, unless you want to start spending big bucks.

For bikes, you need more reach than cars - 300mm probably won't give you the reach you need depending on the circuit. Maybe consider a 50-500 or 150-500. Or if you can stretch to it, a 120-300 and TC's. They come up pretty regularly for sale and usually go for half what you'll pay new.

[MScotts]

I used my Sigma (Bigma) 50-500mm last year with decent results...
This year's glass I've got for the trackside is a Nikon 70-300vr (II), roll on the first outing (BTCC Media Day at Brands on March 23rd) :D :thumbs:

[m18nye]

ok thanks will have to just give it ago and see how it goes and if i need the extra reach it will give me the excuse to buy the 500mm ive wanted for a while lol.

Thanks Again.