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Hockey Lens
Les Schofer, Assistant
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Lynchburg | VA | USA | Posted: 5:52 PM on 07.20.10 |
->> I am gearing up for ice hockey season, with new arena strobes on our campus's rink. I will also be having plexiglass boards with shoot holes at 2-4 locations. What lens would youz guys recomend for most shooting with strobes through shoot holes at "corner" locations?
The Canon 28-300 sounds attractive when shooting strobe. |
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Dylan Lynch, Photographer, Assistant
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Edmonton | AB | Canada | Posted: 1:19 AM on 07.21.10 |
| ->> The 28-300 is outdated, slow focusing, and not even remotely close to sharp. 70-200 is the obvious choice if you're in the corners. |
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Sean Burges, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Canberra | ACT | Australia | Posted: 1:37 AM on 07.21.10 |
| ->> I used a canon 100-400 to shoot some basketball with a very poorly thoughout budget flash-based system in March. While my efforts with the lighting were a massive failure, the 100-400 was truly awesome for keeping things full frame, and I would have killed to use it for the Senator's games I did. If you're going to be shooting at f5.6-7.1, definitely the way to go, in my opinion. |
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Tom Gannam, Photographer
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St. Louis | MO | USA | Posted: 1:29 PM on 07.21.10 |
| ->> I use a 70-200 or a 300 2.8 with a 1.4 converter when shooting hockey on strobes. I have used a 400 for the down ice shots with some success but it proved very cumbersome when switching back and forth. The 300 with the converter has proved to be more than sufficient with strobes. Overall the 70-200 tends to be the lens of choice for most of the photogs that shoot here for the majority of ice level work. |
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Dylan Lynch, Photographer, Assistant
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Edmonton | AB | Canada | Posted: 1:40 PM on 07.21.10 |
| ->> I'm telling you, literally every single photographer is using a 70-200, it's silly not to. |
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Jamie Sabau, Photographer
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Pickerington | OH | US | Posted: 2:02 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> "I'm telling you, literally every single photographer is using a 70-200, it's silly not to."
Which is all the more reason NOT to use the 70-200.
When I shot Canon I used the 28-300 and before that the 35-350. They're not the sharpest needles in the haystack, but if you're on strobes and can shoot at least 5.6 either one will still be reasonably sharp. I know a lot of premier hockey shooters shooting the NHL who still use those lenses. The advantage of a 28-300 is that you can literally shoot very near to reasonably far down ice without having to take your eye away from the action. Hockey is a very fast sport and the less equipment you have to manage, the better your chances of capturing the moments you want.
I'm using Nikon now and dearly miss my 28-300. I have been pining for Nikon to release a pro version 28-300 for two years now. Alas, the rumor is that they are going to release an 18-200 FX lens instead. Not so sure about that one. |
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Dylan Lynch, Photographer, Assistant
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Edmonton | AB | Canada | Posted: 2:35 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> Jamie, I'm all for setting yourself apart - being unique and whatnot, but it really is quite foolish NOT to have a 70-200, and not to have it as your go to lens. It's faster and sharper, those are your two top priorities - hard to argue against.
Lots of the decision depends what kind of shots you're going for, but as far as quality, and versatility, the 70-200 is in everyone's hands for a reason, and if you're going to have one, that should be it.
I'm all for versatility, but not at the expense of quality. |
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Dylan Lynch, Photographer, Assistant
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Edmonton | AB | Canada | Posted: 2:38 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> Sorry, my last two sentences aren't very clear:
As far as a quality:versatility ration, I find the 70-200 to be better.. because it is reasonably versatile, and incredibly sharp. On the other hand, the 28-300 is incredibly versatile, but quite lacking in sharpness and focus speed. |
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Jay LaPrete, Photographer
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Columbus | OH | USA | Posted: 2:41 PM on 07.21.10 |
->> Dylan -
"I'm telling you, literally every single photographer is using a 70-200..."
What about the married photographers? |
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Dylan Lynch, Photographer, Assistant
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Edmonton | AB | Canada | Posted: 2:45 PM on 07.21.10 |
| ->> I think most hockey guys spend too much time at the rink to entertain dating, let alone marriage ;) |
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