Choosing a lens for the short end...

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Hello all,

I am after suggestions for my kit bag when shooting motorsports.

Before the season starts in full I will have:-

- Canon 7D
- Sigma 120-300 f2.8 OS
- 1.4x TC (undecided on canon or sigma)
- 2.0x TC (undecided on canon or sigma)

There are occasions when i require focal length shorter than 120mm. For example when shooting at Brands Hatch you can get quite close to the action.

Originally I was thinking of going for a 70-200 f4 IS. But having thought a bit more, ive started looking at the 24-105 L F4.

This would not just be used for shooting track action, but also pits/garages/ stands etc. I started thinking that the 24-105L would be useful in more situations than just the track, and that it would serve the walkabout lens purpose too.

So what do you think? 70-200 L or 24-105 L? or do you have any other suggestions that are worth considering?

Thank you :thumbs:
 
Given you already have 120-300 covered, the 70-200 would only give you 70-120 which you don't already, whereas the 24-105 covers fairl wide to a slight overlap with the existing Sigma...
 
Surely you mean a slight gap Paul? Between 105mm and 120mm. The 24-105 would be my choice too.
 
The 24mm end of the 24-105 might not be wide enough for some of the tighter pits on a crop camera?

TBH if I were you I'd consider the Canon 15-85.
 
odd jim said:
The 24mm end of the 24-105 might not be wide enough for some of the tighter pits on a crop camera?

TBH if I were you I'd consider the Canon 15-85.
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Thanks Jim. I dont know much about this lens so i will do some reading :)
 
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