Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

[Jackwow]

Lucky old me just won a corporate package to the AD Grand Prix this weekend.

I've never been to a GP before but hope to take some photos when I'm there. However I don't want to carry more than 2 lenses so for sure I'll take my 15-85 and one other longer lens. I have a 70-300 IS and a 100-400L but I'm not sure which to take, although I would probably prefer to take the 70-300 as it's lighter.

Any suggestions?

 

[Wail]

All I can say is that each GP is different.

Dubai is very much different from Monte Carlo, for example; so what lens you need will differ. Also, what kind of shots you're looking for & where you'll be sitting will dictate what you ought to have.

The 15-85 you've mentioned may be ample for shots of the spectators. My guess, for the racing cars, the 100-400 would be a better option :shrug:

I suggest, if you can pay the track a visit, see where you'll be seated and take both lenses (70-300 & 100-400) to test them out. This would help.

Are you going for the race day only, or the Practice and Qualifications too? Attending any of these may also be of help.

 

[Jackwow]

Thanks for the reply Wail. I'll be attending Saturday afternoon and race day although I'll be staying overnight in Abu Dhabi, as I live in Dubai, so will have to make my lens choice before I leave on Saturday morning.

As it's corporate I expect I'll be in the main stand.

 

[desantnik]

Your 100-400 will struggle in the dark...