I currently own a Canon 7D and a Canon 5D Mark III. I also have my lens that I love, despite its limitations, Canon 70-200L 4.0 non IS. And a 50 1.8. I used to take a lot of football action pics of my son in middle school football during the daylight. When he moved to high school Varsity and games are on Friday nights under the awful lights, I just haven't put in the effort to take these pics. Next football season I have been signed up to be the team photographer and want to have the right lens for that task. My lovely husband listened to my lens 'issues' and bought me the Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6l is usm ii for Christmas. I don't think for the expense, this lens is going to move me towards taking football action in low light. I have a monopod to use and know I will need to make compromises. Looking at maybe the 70-200 2.8 IS USM II or even the 200L 2.8 non IS and save a few pennies. Any thoughts or overall advice on this decision. I could also just use my 70-200 4.0 and save the money completely. I will be using the 7D crop sensor for the football action for extra reach and burst rate.
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