200mm for Sports?

[IDLaxStar]

Yeah thats true. I might just have to save up for it. I will be happier in the long run that way.

Since you're already somewhat hampered with using a Rebel body (in terms of focusing speed and accuracy)

I don't have a Rebel body. I am about to buy a 40d. Also Destin how is the image quality on that sigma?

 

[Destin]

I absolutely love it.

Check these out:
the last one isn't very sharp looking but its taken at iso 1600 on a d40. So factor that into it.

I have taken about 5,000 sports photos with this since i've had it for the last three weeks. The only time the CA mentioned in reviews is when shooting a dark subject on a very bright (blown out) background. And even then it's only about 25% of the time, and easily fixed in PS or LR.

I have no regrets on paying $800 for this lens whatsoever.

f2.8, iso 400, 500th, 92mm focal length

f6.3, iso 200, 1/500th , 200mm

f2.8, iso 1600, 1/400th, 170mm

 

[darkchild]

i use a 300mm and it's been fine with field sports like football and soccer, with certain shots i wish i had more zoom though.

 

[IDLaxStar]

Do you guys think I should go for sharpness or faster AF when looking for a sports lens.

 

[gsgary]

Do you guys think I should go for sharpness or faster AF when looking for a sports lens.

You can have both with the 200mmF2.8L

 

[IDLaxStar]

Do you guys think I should go for sharpness or faster AF when looking for a sports lens.

You can have both with the 200mmF2.8L

But I don't know if i want more versatility with a 70-200 yet.

 

[Hardrock]

I personally would rather have sharper photos than a little flexibility. But... with the Canon 70-200 you can have both. Its not as sharp as the 85,135,or200mm lens but its pretty darn good. I would save and hold out for a used Canon mk I IS f2.8(IS is not needed with sports but you may want for low light). But just my opinion. A prime does make you more aware of whats going on and a zoom will make you a little lazy but with fast action sports the zoom is quite handy. Maybe rent first.

 

[gsgary]

Do you guys think I should go for sharpness or faster AF when looking for a sports lens.

You can have both with the 200mmF2.8L

But I don't know if i want more versatility with a 70-200 yet.

I use a 300mmF2.8L and never miss having a zoom, with a zoom you will zoom out and when you get home you will have to crop, i find with a prime you fill the frame, you wouldn't get this with a zoom because as they come towards you you will automatically zoom out

 

[IDLaxStar]

Do you guys have any experiences with renting lens online? Any cheap ones or such? I don't have anywhere local that I could rent some from.

 

[shaunly]

There's two Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 on craigslist Orange County right now. One with the HSM and one without. both at about 650 I believe.

 

[shaunly]

a 200mm prime is great but it shouldn't be your first telephoto option. A 70-200 is pretty much a must have for any serious/pro photographer. Save your money and buy it once.

 

[IDLaxStar]

a 200mm prime is great but it shouldn't be your first telephoto option. A 70-200 is pretty much a must have for any serious/pro photographer. Save your money and buy it once.

Why should the prime not be my first telephoto option?

 

[shaunly]

a 200mm prime is great but it shouldn't be your first telephoto option. A 70-200 is pretty much a must have for any serious/pro photographer. Save your money and buy it once.

Why should the prime not be my first telephoto option?

versatility

 

[gsgary]

a 200mm prime is great but it shouldn't be your first telephoto option. A 70-200 is pretty much a must have for any serious/pro photographer. Save your money and buy it once.

Why should the prime not be my first telephoto option?

versatility

Your legs make it versatile

 

[prodigy2k7]

Why should the prime not be my first telephoto option?

versatility

Your legs make it versatile

Your legs aren't allowed on the court or field and cant swim well (ocean) etc...