First a bit of background. I'm a very amateur photographer and 90% of my photos are taken at club racing motorsport events where my friend races throughout the UK. It's just club motorsport and I don't have any special access. My pics come out alright most of the time, but lack a bit of "sharpness". I like to think my panning skills are pretty good now and at smaller circuits like Mallory and Cadwell I'm not too bad for a novice.
I bought my equipment years ago second hand and before I really knew what I was doing. To be honest I still don't know what I'm doing most of the time, but I know it's wiser to ask for help now
I have a Canon 400D and 90% of the time use a Sigma 50-500 1:4-6.3 APO DG HSM lens. The reason for the 500 is that it came up at a good price and the reach is nice for Silverstone, Brands etc. However this year I'd like to spend some money to upgrade. A lot is said about the Canon 100-400mm L IS USM lens and I read it's just been superseded by a Mk2 version so this is an option. What would people recommend? I believe buying a lens will last many years and multiple bodies, but should I spend my money on a lens or a body, and if a body then what newer Canon's are recommended for buying second hand, I don't have the budget for new.
Although I've been a member for years, I've not actually posted enough to get to the classifieds here either, so I am hoping I can rectify this as perhaps there are some bargains to be had and I'd much rather buy from members here than eBay etc.
I bought my equipment years ago second hand and before I really knew what I was doing. To be honest I still don't know what I'm doing most of the time, but I know it's wiser to ask for help now
I have a Canon 400D and 90% of the time use a Sigma 50-500 1:4-6.3 APO DG HSM lens. The reason for the 500 is that it came up at a good price and the reach is nice for Silverstone, Brands etc. However this year I'd like to spend some money to upgrade. A lot is said about the Canon 100-400mm L IS USM lens and I read it's just been superseded by a Mk2 version so this is an option. What would people recommend? I believe buying a lens will last many years and multiple bodies, but should I spend my money on a lens or a body, and if a body then what newer Canon's are recommended for buying second hand, I don't have the budget for new.
Although I've been a member for years, I've not actually posted enough to get to the classifieds here either, so I am hoping I can rectify this as perhaps there are some bargains to be had and I'd much rather buy from members here than eBay etc.