60-250 f4 lense
Posted 02/09/2012 - 20:24
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What types of sport? If you can work with prime focal lengths the DA* 200mm is good for football games, you just have to position your self with a little more thought. The DA* 50mm to 135mm is another good lens, but sometimes it's short in terms of reach for sports such a football.
In an ideal world if you can shoot with two camera bodies the DA* 50mm to 135mm and the DA* 200mm make a great combination. I have used both for Show Jumping, Motor sports, Football, Kayaking events and Winter Sports such as Snowboarding and Skiing and had some great results.
Personally I would rent the DA*60-250 f4, before you buy one, you will at least get a feel for it in terms of reach and AF speed. Also I think you will find f/2.8 lenses will be better than f/4 in relation to sports photography.
However, there are some good reviews of the DA*60-250 f4,
Gareth
In an ideal world if you can shoot with two camera bodies the DA* 50mm to 135mm and the DA* 200mm make a great combination. I have used both for Show Jumping, Motor sports, Football, Kayaking events and Winter Sports such as Snowboarding and Skiing and had some great results.
Personally I would rent the DA*60-250 f4, before you buy one, you will at least get a feel for it in terms of reach and AF speed. Also I think you will find f/2.8 lenses will be better than f/4 in relation to sports photography.
However, there are some good reviews of the DA*60-250 f4,
Gareth
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Posted 02/09/2012 - 20:49
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There is also a weight issue - the 70-200 Sigmas/Tamrons are not heavy, but I think they might be heavier than the 60-250. (Certainly, I got my 100-300 F4, which is heavier than the 70-200 F2.8, from someone who bought a 60-250 because it was lighter).
One thing in favour of the 70-200 F2.8/100-300 F4 (if you can find the latter!) is that they work well with the relevant 1.4x telextenders, and I am not sure if that is also true for the 60-250.
One thing in favour of the 70-200 F2.8/100-300 F4 (if you can find the latter!) is that they work well with the relevant 1.4x telextenders, and I am not sure if that is also true for the 60-250.
K-3 II, K-3 and a K-70 from SRS (having now relegated the K-30 /"K-50" to a backup body), & some Sigma and Pentax lenses (and a lot of old 35mm gear!)
Posted 03/09/2012 - 08:29
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Many thanks all your replies they have been very helpfull.
Posted 03/09/2012 - 09:16
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Sigma extenders work only with the Sigma EX lenses..
For the DA* lenses the Kenko/Tamron/Teleplus 1.4/1.5 Pz TC work well.
For the DA* lenses the Kenko/Tamron/Teleplus 1.4/1.5 Pz TC work well.
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Posted 06/09/2012 - 22:29
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Posted 07/09/2012 - 14:42
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I've found the 60-250mm with K5 very good for rugby, I always use the centre single spot focussing for sport, it takes practice to get the technique right, if the focus point strays off the subject the camera will hunt to achieve focus again.
These rugby shots were taken with the 60-250mm & K5, with a bit of perseverance the 60-250mm and K5 are a good sports combination IMHO.
I also own the sigma 70-200mm f2.8 and DA*300mm, the 70-200mm is slight faster than the 60-250mm and the DA*300mm is slightly slower than the 60-250mm.
I've just tried using the DA*300mm with the 1.7X AF converter on a K7 and 60-250mm on my K5 combination and found I had more keepers at a rugby match because of the focal length range 60-510mm, need good light though, you can see the results here
These rugby shots were taken with the 60-250mm & K5, with a bit of perseverance the 60-250mm and K5 are a good sports combination IMHO.
I also own the sigma 70-200mm f2.8 and DA*300mm, the 70-200mm is slight faster than the 60-250mm and the DA*300mm is slightly slower than the 60-250mm.
I've just tried using the DA*300mm with the 1.7X AF converter on a K7 and 60-250mm on my K5 combination and found I had more keepers at a rugby match because of the focal length range 60-510mm, need good light though, you can see the results here
Posted 07/09/2012 - 21:49
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