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    Lens suggestions

    Hey guys,

    Been reading a lot lately about photagraphy. I mainly do outdoor shots of snowboardin and wakeboarding. Looking for a real good lens under $700.00, the subjects are usually moving and at most about 70 feet away. he camera is usually on burst mode, 3fps.

    Suggestions would be appreciated.

    thanks

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    Re: Lens suggestions

    Sounds like you need a moderate tele zoom with a max aperature of 2.8. That's the fastest you can get in a zoom these days. The 80-200mm 2.8 lenses would probably work for you. You can find them used in your price range. If you need something shorter, try the 28-105 range. That might do the trick for you!

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    Re: Lens suggestions

    Can u suggest something with a very fast autofocus. The faster the better!

    Any suggestions on where to look for them used? Also would the IS model from canon be worth it??

    thanks for the help,

    Really appreciate it, great forum. Cant stop readin:=)

    Steven

    PS also i cant seem to find any 80-200mm with a ap of 2.8, suggestions?

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    Re: Lens suggestions

    Quote Originally Posted by m3the01
    Hey guys,

    Been reading a lot lately about photagraphy. I mainly do outdoor shots of snowboardin and wakeboarding. Looking for a real good lens under $700.00, the subjects are usually moving and at most about 70 feet away. he camera is usually on burst mode, 3fps.

    Suggestions would be appreciated.

    thanks
    I would help if we knew what system you shoot. From your last post I would guess Canon. If so, consider saving up a little more money and look at the 70-200mm f2.8L IS lens from Canon. Really nice piece of glass but a little above your price range. Or if you can live without IS since you are looking at outdoor shooting, take a look at the 70-200mm f4L. It also is great glass and should be quite sufficent outdoors.

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    Re: Lens suggestions

    Shooting from a canon rebel xti.

    thanks guys

    PS also a good place to pickup this lens for a good price! thanks
    Last edited by m3the01; 01-25-2007 at 07:52 AM.

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