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Ron G · Apr 14, 2005, 12:00 PM

PhillyPhotographer · Apr 20, 2005, 9:39 PM

~I like 3 and 4. 4 shows a great perspective with the runner trying to beat the throw. Nice work.~

8)

bugshutter · Apr 24, 2005, 6:13 PM

I had just picked up the Nikon 70-300 $150,from the store to shoot a baseball game. Unfortunately, maybe fortunately the game was rained out on my way to the field. Well this is my first shot with the new lens. These are the 2 coaches that was at the field to inform me that the game was cancelled.

I like the shot and feel this lens would have done me a great job. At least I have have great confidence now when I get to shoot the game.

[email protected] · Apr 24, 2005, 7:47 PM

Awesome shots, Ron G!

What camera/lens combo are you using?

Terry

Big Red Talk · Apr 25, 2005, 11:19 AM

NIkon D70 with Nikkor 70-300 4-5.6

Shooting in Manual Mode

I plan to purchace a brighter lense for football season but, this seems to do well enoughfor baseball and track for the time being.

[email protected] · Apr 25, 2005, 11:29 AM

hmm, you will need a real fast lens if it's a night game.

Maybe an f1.8 prime.

Big Red Talk · Apr 25, 2005, 12:21 PM

2.8 will do great in this stadium.

It is NOT your typical highschool stadium.

Lighting is excellent.

10,000 seat stadium.

Away games are also well lit.

2 are college stadiums and the other is not great but, the 2.8 should do.

Big Red Talk · Apr 25, 2005, 12:23 PM

I just noticed that I am posting under two different names.

I must have registered once before and saved the password on my work computer and forgot about it.

Sorry if it confused anyone.

zwdb08 · May 17, 2005, 10:16 AM

I just got a d-70 and was thinking about what lens to get . I am looking to photograph my kids high school sports and make some nice prints 8x10 -11x14 ,and was wondering if you have any recomendations? I shot softball, wrestling, basketball,and football, .I was thinking the tamron af28-300 f3.5-6.3 XR DI for softball ,but wasn't sure what would do good in the gym ? Would this lens work well as well,or do you recommedn something else? I don;t know if i would go as high as 1600iso since i am afraid of noise and havent experimented with it yet. Thanks Bill B

twofruitz · May 17, 2005, 11:25 PM

the problem with that lens is that to compensate for such a long zoom range, it takes the f stop right up to 6.3, which you really cant use for sports. See if you can afford a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 or equivalant.

Apr 24, 2005, 6:13 PM	#3
bugshutter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 106	I had just picked up the Nikon 70-300 $150,from the store to shoot a baseball game. Unfortunately, maybe fortunately the game was rained out on my way to the field. Well this is my first shot with the new lens. These are the 2 coaches that was at the field to inform me that the game was cancelled. I like the shot and feel this lens would have done me a great job. At least I have have great confidence now when I get to shoot the game. Attached Images

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Apr 14, 2005, 12:00 PM	#1
Ron G Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 82

Apr 20, 2005, 9:39 PM	#2
PhillyPhotographer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 145	~I like 3 and 4. 4 shows a great perspective with the runner trying to beat the throw. Nice work.~ 8)

Apr 24, 2005, 7:47 PM	#4
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,540	Awesome shots, Ron G! What camera/lens combo are you using? Terry

Apr 25, 2005, 11:19 AM	#5
Big Red Talk Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	NIkon D70 with Nikkor 70-300 4-5.6 Shooting in Manual Mode I plan to purchace a brighter lense for football season but, this seems to do well enoughfor baseball and track for the time being.

Apr 25, 2005, 11:29 AM	#6
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,540	hmm, you will need a real fast lens if it's a night game. Maybe an f1.8 prime.

Apr 25, 2005, 12:21 PM	#7
Big Red Talk Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	2.8 will do great in this stadium. It is NOT your typical highschool stadium. Lighting is excellent. 10,000 seat stadium. Away games are also well lit. 2 are college stadiums and the other is not great but, the 2.8 should do.

Apr 25, 2005, 12:23 PM	#8
Big Red Talk Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3	I just noticed that I am posting under two different names. I must have registered once before and saved the password on my work computer and forgot about it. Sorry if it confused anyone.

May 17, 2005, 10:16 AM	#9
zwdb08 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 40	I just got a d-70 and was thinking about what lens to get . I am looking to photograph my kids high school sports and make some nice prints 8x10 -11x14 ,and was wondering if you have any recomendations? I shot softball, wrestling, basketball,and football, .I was thinking the tamron af28-300 f3.5-6.3 XR DI for softball ,but wasn't sure what would do good in the gym ? Would this lens work well as well,or do you recommedn something else? I don;t know if i would go as high as 1600iso since i am afraid of noise and havent experimented with it yet. Thanks Bill B

May 17, 2005, 11:25 PM	#10
twofruitz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 137	the problem with that lens is that to compensate for such a long zoom range, it takes the f stop right up to 6.3, which you really cant use for sports. See if you can afford a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 or equivalant.