[jrdn7]

June 7, 2012 at 9:06 pm

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[jrdn7]

December 6, 2011 at 7:36 pm

Brilliant shots lad! No 4 & 7 are my favourites!

[jrdn7]

December 6, 2011 at 7:25 pm

I’m looking at the 550D cause of the image sizes, 20mb for a RAW file on the 550 vs. 10mb for the 1000D. Someone told me I should get a 1100D, as an upgrade from the 1000D, but personally I think that would be utterly pointless. Another one I was looking at was the 50D. What’s it like does anyone know?

I used to have a sigma 70-200 and it was very good, excellent even so i would recommend it as a huge upgrade from the 55-200

Most lenses are an upgrade from that wee lens I have!! :lol: Would I be better buying the Sigma 70-200 new, or buying the 70-200 2.8 L second hand for a little more?

[jrdn7]

December 6, 2011 at 6:17 pm

brownie wrote:

To answer the original question I know an f2.8 lens is essential if shooting any low light or night-time sport occasion. If you will be doing a lot of shooting during the day then an f4 will give you a nice effect and fast shutter speed which is essential. I suppose the question is…what can you afford to buy…I used the Canon 100-400 f5.6 for many years on a Canon 40D…got some great shots at Ireland games in Croke Park but missed a lot as well because of the f5.6 which resulted in too slow a speed.
The 7D is a great camera…8fps and great quality…ideally a second hand 1DMK 111 or 1DMK11n would be better if you are really serious and whatever you do try to save for the 70-200 f2.8 instead of f4…a world of difference and a lens you will hold onto for life…I guarantee that if you get the Canon f4, you will want to change within a few months but if most of your shooting is during the day it should suffice.
Do you have a budget ?

Noel Browne.

My budget would probably be in & around £700. I’m looking at getting a 550D now, cause I’ll have a good bit then to spend on a lens. From what I’ve heard, the 7D has a poor autofocus system? Cause of the sports I cover, I need a good autofocus system. The f4 was what I’m looking at, but due to the fact this is Ireland & it’s usually cloudy I’ll need the extra light!

Starting off, the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is the way to go. But, you will notice the limit in reach, no matter what body/sensor size you use.

Sigma do some good lenses (I’ve never used Sigma personally). Consider your budget and options before buying.

I’m thinking of spending most of the £700 on the 70-200 2.8, but also spending a bit on a Sigma prime, something around 300mm. Just cause it’s cheaper (and yes, I know I might lose a little quality), then maybe during the summer I might sell the Sigma & get a 300mm L. Is this a good idea?

[jrdn7]

December 5, 2011 at 8:46 pm

Buceph Yeah, it’ll be a 1.6x sensor, on a 1000D (soon to be 550D/50D).

Ballyman I’m looking at a new 70-200mm f4l, but may possibly pay the extra ~£300 & get a 2.8 instead. Would much prefer the low-light capabilities of it, and the bokeh. Most of my gear would also double as motorsport gear, so it may need to be fast/weather-sealed.

Here’s a general question, is it better to stick with Canon & get a proper L-series lens, rather than go cheap & get a Sigma/Tamron?

[jrdn7]

December 5, 2011 at 7:57 pm

Ballyman wrote:

longer is nearly always better.

Aye, fair point. I suppose I could cover the me-to-subject distance with a 70-200 f4. What’s the 300mm f4l like?

[jrdn7]

December 5, 2011 at 4:22 pm

Ballyman wrote:

jrdn7 wrote:

but being realistic I’ll probably need a 300mm

You’re in luck :D

canon-300mm-f-2-8-l-is-usm-lens-t47587.html

Haha! I’d struggle to raise 10% of the asking price though it’s a nice thought! I was more thinking along the 300mm f4l or 200mm 2.8 line. Which would be better?

[jrdn7]

December 5, 2011 at 2:39 pm

Ahh the cold has frozen my brain. Sorry Paddy, I’ll be going into field sports aye, but mainly rallying/circuit racing. Local soccer pitches are small enough for me to get away with a Canon 55-250mm, but being realistic I’ll probably need a 300mm, plus the 70-200mm. What camera would I be best going for? 1D is probably out of the question, so what would be the next best thing?

[jrdn7]

November 27, 2011 at 6:22 pm

Follow your instincts. Be creative. Some of my best shots have been shot standing (or lying) in strange places!

[jrdn7]

September 13, 2011 at 2:52 pm

I found the same crowd on ebay a wee while back, and saw they only deliver to the UK. I’ve relations in Chicago coming over here next month, so I’ll get them to bring it! Are the refurbished items as good as a brand new item, quality wise?

[jrdn7]

September 12, 2011 at 8:54 pm

Sorry Philip. The address is http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_22751″ onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false; for lenses & flashes. There is one too for DSLRs: http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_29252″ onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;

Yes, apparently it does include taxes & delivery. However, they only send to US addresses (handy enough I have relations in Chicargo!).

[jrdn7]

September 1, 2011 at 8:54 pm

Great shots lad! Mind if I ask where were they taken?

[jrdn7]

August 30, 2011 at 8:31 pm

brownie wrote:

http://www.adverts.ie/lenses/canon-70-200mm-f-4-0-l-non-is/826043

Thanks Noel. I was looking at it on Adorama.com (see below link), can get it for $674, which works out at about £420. Have you ever used Adorama before?

http://www.adorama.com/CA702004AFU.html” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;

[jrdn7]

August 30, 2011 at 6:20 pm

What do people think of Adorama.com? I was just looking at the 70-200mm f4L on Adorama.com, it’s cheaper than Amazon, but not so much cheaper to seem dodgy.

[jrdn7]

August 30, 2011 at 5:41 pm

Thanks for the reply’s guys.

Sorry Noel, I meant to add I do photograph football, but I specialise in motorsport. The 100-400mm L, did you ever suffer with dust being blown onto the sensor? I looked at one but was told not to bother cause it sucks dust into the sensor. Do you still have the 40D, or have you upgraded?

What is the 70-200mm f4L like for motorsport?