Quote Originally Posted by blyst99
I just bought the Canon Digital Rebel SLR. This is the only digital SLR in my price range at the moment. My main uses for this camera will be shooting different equestrian sports.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what would be a good lens choice for this camera? I want to be able to shoot action such as horses jumping, galloping, etc. Most of the time I cannot get close and have to use a zoom lens, and I do not use a tripod because I am usually moving all the time to different spots. I have looked at several of the Canon lenses, but am not sure what would be best for what I want to do.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

Does anyone know of any good websites with information on shooting horses?

Thanks!
If you can afford $500, wait until you can afford $600, or beg borrow and .... well you get the idea, but do not waste your money on a lens you will not be happy with. If anything buy a used Canon 75 - 300 until you can afford the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8. This lens is 200 times better than the Canon 75-300, I know, I own BOTH. Since I bought the Sigma 70-200 the 75-300 has not seen the camera body.
The Sigma 70 -200 is just plain better glass all around, and if shooting equestrian indoors you will need the 2.8. I shoot equestrian on occasion and I do it indoors as much as outside. The quality is so different, if you can spare the extra $100 (email privately and I'll let you know the place I got mine) get the better lens to start with.... and do not use/buy the Tamron, it dosn't come close in quality.
The Sigma 70-200 2.8 compares to the extremly over priced Canon 70-200 2.8 USM L lens and was designed to compete with Canon. It dose just that, people who have shot with the Canon 70-200 are amazed at the focus speed of the Sigma which is just as fast as $2700 Canon, but it can be had for around $600.
Read the reviews on the next, but seriously don't waste your money on a 75-300. If needed you can get a Teleconverter and double the range too for around $150 $200 again much cheaper than Canon. I'd be happy to sell you my 75-300 but I think you'd be much better of with the much better lens.
John