andco   10 #1 Posted February 27, 2020 What sort of lens do I want for taking action shots of football and stuff like that? I had a DSLR Canon 400D until I sold it a couple years ago. Kept most of the lenses apart from the one which came supplied with it so I'm looking to buy a more current Canon camera which will also take the old lenses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kevvy   12 #2 Posted February 28, 2020 I'd go to Harrisons Cameras on London Road for advice. Very helpful staff there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ttparsons   10 #3 Posted March 1, 2020 The camera is more important than the lens.  You need a good burst speed.  On a cloudy day or floodlit you need a camera that is not too grainy when you put the ISO up to shoot at higher shutter speeds.  I prefer a zoom lens to a prime.  An f2.8 70-200mm zoom will give a nice background blur on closer shots but is only useful when the action is relatively near.  Depending on your camera’s sensor you may be able to crop heavily on longer shots.  A 100 -400mm f5.6 lens with optical stabilisation and fast focussing will enable you to take longer distance shots.  I find a monopod helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
andco   10 #4 Posted March 4, 2020 @ttparsons thanks for all those helpful pointers. Bit outside my budget atm, but am hopeful of something materialising out of a timely chat I had yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...