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Field Sports: sell 100-400L to fund 300/2.8IS?
jmphotocraft
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I bought a 100-400L to shoot a daytime soccer tournament last month. It was great, but I know that the 300/2.8 is the ultimate for IQ, speed, and bokeh. At the tournament I tried locking the 100-400 at 300mm for a while to see what it would be like, and I quickly found myself wanting to unlock it. This was on my 1DIIN.
I've landed some paying jobs lately, so I could conceivably sell the 100-400 and buy a used 300/2.8IS. But I don't think I could justify keeping both, or should I just keep saving until I can??
When shooting field sports with a 300, I imagine it is standard practice to also carry another body with a zoom, yes? But what zoom? 70-200? 100-400? I have a 70-200/4LIS and a 5DII I could use for that, if that would be advisable.
I've landed some paying jobs lately, so I could conceivably sell the 100-400 and buy a used 300/2.8IS. But I don't think I could justify keeping both, or should I just keep saving until I can??
When shooting field sports with a 300, I imagine it is standard practice to also carry another body with a zoom, yes? But what zoom? 70-200? 100-400? I have a 70-200/4LIS and a 5DII I could use for that, if that would be advisable.
-Jack
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
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When i was shooting American football I did some research and, by far, the combination of 2 bodies and a 300mm, f2.8 or f4, along with a 70-200mm, f2.8, were the favorite combinations for both Nikon and Canon shooters.
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An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
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I wouldn't worry about the color. Big lens makes you somewhat credible no matter the color.
The 120-300 would be a good alternative. I will not say it is as sharp as a prime, but it has a useful range. I have one and I am pleased with its performance. The quality is close to my 70-200 Nikon Vr in the IQ and focus departments.
Well... last Baseball season was my first, and most of my sales were 4x6s
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An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
Ok that's not even funny! Wow!
I love that tool, should have thought to use it.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
Those Zeiss primes look yummy, but I'm usually shooting things that move.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
As far as two body setups, 400mm 2.8 and a good monopod + a 70-200 2.8 (is or non)
If you are fortunate enough for a third body, 16-35 or 24-70.
It also does not hurt to have a 1.4x or 2.0x teleconverter in your bag. You could not really use it in poor light, but it would give you some good reach for your outside daylight shots.
I shot College football w/ a 100-400 and that is nice if you only have one body, and with field sports (soccer/football/lacrosse/rugby), I just do not see it possible to shoot w/ a single body and your big tele be a 300/400 prime. Just my opinion, but my game plan would be (and is) to pick up a 2nd body and the 300/400 at the same time (used or refurbished), but that opinion is based upon what I currently shoot. My 70-200 2.8 on a 40D is my current work horse setup and covers 95% of my "needs" however i have other wants
5D2/1D MkII N/40D and a couple bits of glass.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
You should amble on over to the WildLife forum. There are usually a good number there.
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5D2/1D MkII N/40D and a couple bits of glass.