Cycle Events - DA 55-300??
Posted 23/07/2013 - 19:17
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Andrew, I used the 17-70 at the Olympics and found that quite good for the triathlon bikes. If you can get them head on then the 55-300 should be ok if you pre focus, you may struggle for panning shots with this though as you'll be quite close to the action.
George
George
Posted 23/07/2013 - 19:26
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SteveEveritt wrote:
It depends how close to the action you are. The 55-300 is a bit of a hunter when focussing too. What other options do you have?
DA 17-70, 18-135 or maybe the Tamron 17-50 which at f2.8 should be plenty fast?
It depends how close to the action you are. The 55-300 is a bit of a hunter when focussing too. What other options do you have?
Posted 23/07/2013 - 19:28
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carmagw wrote:
Andrew, I used the 17-70 at the Olympics and found that quite good for the triathlon bikes. If you can get them head on then the 55-300 should be ok if you pre focus, you may struggle for panning shots with this though as you'll be quite close to the action.
George
May go with the 17-70 then George, mind you Tamron is fast and if it is a bit grey again?
Andrew, I used the 17-70 at the Olympics and found that quite good for the triathlon bikes. If you can get them head on then the 55-300 should be ok if you pre focus, you may struggle for panning shots with this though as you'll be quite close to the action.
George
Posted 23/07/2013 - 19:32
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SteveEveritt wrote:
Deffo take the Tammy, for the fast action shots. If you are a long way from the action then the 55-300 will be OK for fast shutter stills.
Will pack a couple I think, that way I can fiddle about depending on my vantage point!
Deffo take the Tammy, for the fast action shots. If you are a long way from the action then the 55-300 will be OK for fast shutter stills.
Posted 23/07/2013 - 20:20
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The Tammy sounds a good idea looking how dull it is now I'll probably take the sigma 50-150 2.8 as well.
I'll drop you a text tomorrow as it would be good to say hello !
Regards
George
I'll drop you a text tomorrow as it would be good to say hello !
Regards
George
Posted 23/07/2013 - 21:07
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Have you got the option of taking two cameras Drew? If so, the Tammy on one and the 55-300 on the other would be my choice. If not, I would go with the 17-70 if you're only taking a single lens.
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David
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David
Posted 23/07/2013 - 21:17
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Do you have an over the shoulder type strap? If so, you'll hardly notice you're carrying two cameras!
If it's definitely one only, I think the 17-70 will offer greatest flexibility and least restriction. Obviously it's a bit slower in aperture than the Tamron, but that shouldn't be a problem with the K-5.
Regards
David
If it's definitely one only, I think the 17-70 will offer greatest flexibility and least restriction. Obviously it's a bit slower in aperture than the Tamron, but that shouldn't be a problem with the K-5.
Regards
David
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Was wondering if the DA 55-300mm would be my best bet focal length wise?
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