Lens For Longer Distance Photos
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We have a Canon EOS 4000D DSLR Camera which came with a EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 III Lens.
Looking at getting a lens for taking photos when go to track days, however unsure on what size of lens would be best.
Have been looking at lenses with Focal lengths 75-300mm and 55-200mm. And it would need to have image stabilization so photos are not blurry.
These wont be professional pictures at all. Budget up to about £500.
Many thanks
Josh
We have a Canon EOS 4000D DSLR Camera which came with a EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 III Lens.
Looking at getting a lens for taking photos when go to track days, however unsure on what size of lens would be best.
Have been looking at lenses with Focal lengths 75-300mm and 55-200mm. And it would need to have image stabilization so photos are not blurry.
These wont be professional pictures at all. Budget up to about £500.
Many thanks
Josh
I wouldn't get too hung up on image stab for motorsport. For panning, I switch it off and go to manual focus!
For your budget, go for the best zoom that goes to 300mm. That's a useful zoom on a cropped sensor.
I'll just edit to add that for £589 you can have a new, lovely, white 70-200mm f/4.0. Just crop from the resulting images for far better photos. It could be a lens for life! Maybe even cheaper from grey import options.
And another edit... on eBay, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM used for just over £500, great condition. No brainer, and unlike with a new 75-300 f/5.6 or whatever, you'll lose nothing over the years.
For your budget, go for the best zoom that goes to 300mm. That's a useful zoom on a cropped sensor.
I'll just edit to add that for £589 you can have a new, lovely, white 70-200mm f/4.0. Just crop from the resulting images for far better photos. It could be a lens for life! Maybe even cheaper from grey import options.
And another edit... on eBay, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM used for just over £500, great condition. No brainer, and unlike with a new 75-300 f/5.6 or whatever, you'll lose nothing over the years.
Edited by Tony1963 on Thursday 7th March 21:19
Edited by Tony1963 on Thursday 7th March 21:24
A lot depends on what sort of motorsport you're considering. For example, a local hillclimb will get you so close to the action that 200mm will be way too long, especially on a crop-sensor body.
However, go to Silverstone or any other international circuit and the spectator enclosures are so far away from the track that 200mm will leave you needing a a heavy crop, which might not come out well with an 18MP sensor.
I use a 200-500 for bigger events where I'm a long way back, although I tend to find that I shoot at about 350-400 most of the time. Otherwise its a 70-200 for events where I can get closer, possibly with a small teleconverter for a bit of extra reach
If its your first long zoom, consider a Sigma 150-500 - not exactly cutting-edge, but pretty decent, especially if you're panning (I found it was less capable when the subject is heading towards the camera)
However, go to Silverstone or any other international circuit and the spectator enclosures are so far away from the track that 200mm will leave you needing a a heavy crop, which might not come out well with an 18MP sensor.
I use a 200-500 for bigger events where I'm a long way back, although I tend to find that I shoot at about 350-400 most of the time. Otherwise its a 70-200 for events where I can get closer, possibly with a small teleconverter for a bit of extra reach
If its your first long zoom, consider a Sigma 150-500 - not exactly cutting-edge, but pretty decent, especially if you're panning (I found it was less capable when the subject is heading towards the camera)
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