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can anyone advise me on what lens to use for the tt ?

i have a 150-500mm sigma but was thinking about buying the Sigma DC OS IF AF 18-250mm HSM AF stabalized model. or Canon EF 200mm f2.8 L USM MKII Lens

what lens would you buy with a budget of 400 pounds ?

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With your budget personally I would probably go with something like the EF 70-200mm f4. I would imagine you get pretty close to the action, you shouldn't need IS for bikes and the lens is one of Canons best for what it costs.

Your 150-500mm should be pretty handy though I would have thought.
 
I'd add the 200 f/2.8 and bring the 150-500. The f/2.8 will keep you shooting if/when the light goes to crap. The 150-500 for reach and versatility if the light is good.

I don't shoot Canon....
 
From videos I've seen I wouldn't have thought you need longer than 200mm tbh, spectators look pretty close to the action. I would have said 70-200 f4 would be pretty good
 
ljphil78 said:
From videos I've seen I wouldn't have thought you need longer than 200mm tbh, spectators look pretty close to the action. I would have said 70-200 f4 would be pretty good
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agree with what you said about getting close that's why i think the 150-500mm is a bit big .

thanks for the reply's
 
geoff1965 said:
agree with what you said about getting close that's why i think the 150-500mm is a bit big .
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Don't think of just panning shots as they go by. There's coming/going, wheelies, high sides, closeups of faces concentrating in a turn, etc. I wouldn't leave it behind unless there is weight/space restrictions to consider.
 
What parts of the course are you mostly expecting to be at?
 
Every one tries to do bike close ups. Their close and Bloody fast! Be a bit different. Do some wide angle stuff with the crowds. Show the setting not just the machinery.
 
JonFM said:
What parts of the course are you mostly expecting to be at?
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first time there so will have to find a nice spot

Stumpy said:
Every one tries to do bike close ups. Their close and Bloody fast! Be a bit different. Do some wide angle stuff with the crowds. Show the setting not just the machinery.
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thanks for the advise
 
Would it be worthwhile to hire one just for this and see how whatever you get works?
 
TBH, for a 1 lens solution, I would be tempted to go for a 2nd hand 18-250 or similar. The Sigma 150-500 can turn in some impressive results but it's a big heavy lump to carry around all day! Ultimate image quality from a superzoom may be compromised but should be acceptable up to A4. As always, try the actual lens you plan to buy before forking out for it (or buy from a dealer who allows a trial period) - if you're not happy with the lens, either don't but it or return it.
 
you do need a kit type lens for bike road racing as you can easily get close :-), I mean that 18 to 55 area should be covered
 
Geoff I went last year. Not sure if space is a problem, are you going by bike?
But IMHO (no nowt about Canon) I would taje the 150-500, ideally I would have something like a 70-200 and either a 50mm prime or a wider zoom.
You will need the length in places, to give an example all the below where taken with a 400mm

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while they are a lot of places where the wider stuff will come in handy.

Its a great event, would love to be going back this year. But hopefully will be able to do the full 2 weeks next year.
 
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