Fast lense for under $400
07-21-2007, 08:06 PM
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Fast lense for under $400
Im looking for a lense for my Canon Rebel XTi thats fast for shooting rc cars on the track. What would anyone recommend for under $400?
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07-24-2007, 08:12 PM
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RE: Fast lense for under $400
It's a little more than $400, but I would recommend the canon 70-200f4 L. For the price it's an excellent lens, and will give good results.
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RE: Fast lense for under $400
The 70-200 f4 L IS is just over $1000 new. If you have found one in the $400 range I would be very careful about it. Does the one that you are looking at look like this? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...4L_IS_USM.html
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RE: Fast lense for under $400
Do you think the f4 will be fast enough for rc cars? also, most shots will be taken no further than about 30 feet, is a 200mm zoom too far or is that just right?
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RE: Fast lense for under $400
Are you taking photos inside or outside? If outside, the 70-200/4 is an excellent choice.
If you're trying to shoot indoors, f/4 will probably be too slow. A faster aperture (lower number) will give the autofocus sensor more light to work with and you will have more shots in focus. Lenses with an aperture of f/2.8 and lower will give you the best results for fast moving objects. Also, the more of the frame that the car fills up, the better the autofocus will track the car, so a longer lens is better.
I would recommend renting or borrowing the 70-200/4, if you're happy, it's a great lens to have. If it's not fast enough, I'd try the 85/1.8 prime, it's under $400. It is a wonderful lens, and would double as a great portrait lens of your gf/wife/kids/cat whatever.
There are some online rental outfits that aren't that expensive (especially compared to the cost of buying the wrong lens). lensrentals.com and borrowlenses.com are two.
Make sure you use the sports setting (the running man icon), it will give you the best AF performance.
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If you're trying to shoot indoors, f/4 will probably be too slow. A faster aperture (lower number) will give the autofocus sensor more light to work with and you will have more shots in focus. Lenses with an aperture of f/2.8 and lower will give you the best results for fast moving objects. Also, the more of the frame that the car fills up, the better the autofocus will track the car, so a longer lens is better.
I would recommend renting or borrowing the 70-200/4, if you're happy, it's a great lens to have. If it's not fast enough, I'd try the 85/1.8 prime, it's under $400. It is a wonderful lens, and would double as a great portrait lens of your gf/wife/kids/cat whatever.
There are some online rental outfits that aren't that expensive (especially compared to the cost of buying the wrong lens). lensrentals.com and borrowlenses.com are two.
Make sure you use the sports setting (the running man icon), it will give you the best AF performance.
Cheers!
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RE: Fast lense for under $400
ORIGINAL: storytime
I would recommend renting or borrowing the 70-200/4, if you're happy, it's a great lens to have. If it's not fast enough, I'd try the 85/1.8 prime, it's under $400. It is a wonderful lens, and would double as a great portrait lens of your gf/wife/kids/cat whatever.
There are some online rental outfits that aren't that expensive (especially compared to the cost of buying the wrong lens). lensrentals.com and borrowlenses.com are two.
Cheers!
I would recommend renting or borrowing the 70-200/4, if you're happy, it's a great lens to have. If it's not fast enough, I'd try the 85/1.8 prime, it's under $400. It is a wonderful lens, and would double as a great portrait lens of your gf/wife/kids/cat whatever.
There are some online rental outfits that aren't that expensive (especially compared to the cost of buying the wrong lens). lensrentals.com and borrowlenses.com are two.
Cheers!
My name is Max and I am the co-founder of [link=http://www.borrowlenses.com]www.BorrowLenses.com[/link]. Storytime, thanks for the shout-out! Webdr, I wanted to let you know that we have both the 70-200 f/4 and 85 f/1.8 in our inventory list and you are more than welcome to try it out. Let me know if you have any questions.
