Which lens do you suggest for a concert?

[mjhoward]

14-600 1.4 would be my preferred lens for this!

I'm not sure they'd allow the forklift for that indoors.

 

[cgipson1]

14-600 1.4 would be my preferred lens for this!

I'm not sure they'd allow the forklift for that indoors.

No problem.. motorized tripod on a caterpillar treads! lol!

 

[lizzys]

14-600 1.4 would be my preferred lens for this!

I'm not sure they'd allow the forklift for that indoors.

Hahah. Both great comments... and that would be an epic lens, though I'm not sure how many times I'd have to win the lottery to be able to afford it!


As far as the lens you should use, you will definitely be fine with f2.8. Honestly, I rarely ever even go that low at shows because focusing can become quite a challenge. Will you have an official photo pass for the show, and if so, does the venue have a photo pit? Because that can drastically change what lenses you'd want to bring and use. If not, 70-200 2.8 would be ideal. But if you are going to be RIGHT in front of the stage, then 24-70 2.8 is perfect, and what I primarily use. Looks like a decent size venue, bet you could get some interesting crowd/full stage shots from the second floor.