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[Duncan16]

Hi
i am thinking of changing my 450D. or getting a better lens. I shot mainly sports (motor track days, or Swimming) the later is causing problems due to low light

The iso on the 450D is not too good and a 2.8 lens is very expensive. I have a 70-300 5.6 is usm lens however I am looking for some help, my budget is a little limited so I am asking which would be better going for a 2.8 sigma? as lomg a lens as possible for the sports or look to trade in the 450D(not sure what I would get for it) and go for a 650D or a 60D.

could anyone cast a little light on which way you cleaver people would look at this situation

 

[pete.rush]

Hi
i am thinking of changing my 450D. or getting a better lens. I shot mainly sports (motor track days, or Swimming) the later is causing problems due to low light

The iso on the 450D is not too good and a 2.8 lens is very expensive. I have a 70-300 5.6 is usm lens however I am looking for some help, my budget is a little limited so I am asking which would be better going for a 2.8 sigma? as lomg a lens as possible for the sports or look to trade in the 450D(not sure what I would get for it) and go for a 650D or a 60D.

could anyone cast a little light on which way you cleaver people would look at this situation

Well the 650D or 60D will be an improvement over your 450D but not significantly for indoor sports. Unfortunately action photography under low light / indoor conditions are very challenging. Not only do you need good ISO capabilities and a good autofocus system, you also need fast lenses and a minimum requirement would be f2.8 and primes rather than zooms.

 

[RichardTaylor]

+1 on fast primes.