Rugby 7s

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Debut try of a 400mm F2.8 after purchasing the first version A-FS Nikon from ebay in a lovely light grey. It was almost like being a Canon shooter again with the light coloured big prime. The lens is really good for a bit of glass near 20 years old. Far quicker to focus than my 200-400mm and the bokeh is lovely. I shot most of these at F3.2 but that was just to give a bit more leeway as I haven't had the chance to dial the lens in yet. I noticed that it was often grabbing the player at the back of the group and next time I'll shoot a smaller group of focus points. It's a long time since I shot sports so thought I would make sure I had a focus point on something and with a dog leash tied to my seat I was also multitasking. This was more a test to see if the lens was going to work out and I love it already. My lad's team played as poorly as I can remember but there are some cracking players and Rugby seems to be in rude health. I far prefer watching my son play rugby to football even though he is far better at the round ball game. He is about to score a try in number 3 and just about to be injured in no 4 with a superb tackle from someone even quicker than my lad.

East Lothian 7s by Simon Wootton, on Flickr

East Lothian 7s by Simon Wootton, on Flickr

East Lothian 7s by Simon Wootton, on Flickr

East Lothian 7s by Simon Wootton, on Flickr
 
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