Hello all!
Getting ready to start my photography/racing season for 2010 with my annual trek to Sebring Florida for the
12 Hours of Sebring endurance race. This year, I am stepping up my game and joining the Big Boys with the BIG GLASS. Last year, I got some good shots with my Canon 70-200 f/4L lens. This year, in addition to that lens, I have rented a Canon 300mm f/2.8L from
www.LensProToGo.com. I also rented a Canon 2x tele-converter. That will give me a 600mm f/5.6 equivelent lens. Combine that with the crop factor of my Canon 7D and the result will be a 960mm lens!!!!
I lamented over the decision of renting a 400mm vs. the 300mm. Bigger is better, right? But not necessarily. First I had to consider carrying that extra weight around the 3.7 mile circuit for 3 days. Also, the 300mm is definitely "hand-holdable" while the 400mm definitely needs a monopod to get tack sharp shots. Lastly, I considered the use of a tele-converter. With the 2x tele-converter, I substantially increased the focal length without a significant increase in weight. Plus it gives me a more flexible "kit." Of course I could use a tele-converter with the 400mm and get even more reach, but then the flexibility starts to diminish because you get too close to the action. So I think I made the right decision to go with the 300mm and the 2x tele-converter.
I will post a review of the Canon 300mm f/2.8 and the Canon 2x tele-converter after I return form Sebring.
Check out my portfolio at
www.KingMotorsportPhotography.com.
I hope this doesn't become a dupe comment.
ReplyDeletePaul and the guys at Lens Pro To Go are the best! I've rented and bought from Paul a number of times. Regarding a fast prime consider the 200 2.8L. I placed 3rd in this contest using it (http://www.lensprotogoblog.com/contests-journal/2009/8/24/amazing-moments-results.html). As a motorsports guy you may have some appreciation for the photo.