Lens advice, please

[skyblueads]

I'm covering the Woodpecker Rally for MG Enthusiast at the end of August, I'm looking to hire a lens for the rally-what do you recommend?

 

[puddleduck]

Nikon, Canon, Pentax....???

 

[skyblueads]

D'oh, sorry! Canon.

 

[skyblueads]

Can anyone help? I'm going to use Lenses For Hire and want to book up something soon, so can anyone recommend a lens or lenses for the event?

 

[Canon Bob]

You don't say which body you have but I suspect one of the 70-200's would be fine.....an f/2.8 would help the focus along a little. You might want something else a little wider for the paddock shots though....perhaps a 16-35 or similar.

Bob

 

[skyblueads]

Sorry mate, it's a 400D.

 

[Canon Bob]

Track based motorsport probably needs 300mm or longer but I'm guessing that you'll get closer to the action so the 70-200/2.8 should work. I'd get it a few days early and practice your panning with it...don't want to be embarassed by "technique failure" on the big day eh.

Bob

 

[skyblueads]

Good point. Thank-you

 

[33L]

as mentioned do you know your spots where you will be stood yet. will the 200mm be long enough?

 

[dod]

will the 200mm be long enough?

If he's covering it for the mag he'll have press credentials and a 70-200 will be fine. It's fine even if you're not accredited to be honest. Match it up with a 24-70 for inside corner shots/service stages and that should do it.