Barry Johnston
New member
Does anyone here do surfing photography ??
I have been contemplating a new lens. From what I have read, most pro-surf photographers use the 600 f/4 lenses. Do you think a 400 f/2.8 + TC 1.4x or 2x would be another option giving you a 560mm f/4 & 800mm f/5.6 respectively, not quite 600, but you could use the 400 for a lot of other things as well. I am finding that the 300 f/2.8 I have now just isn't long enough for the sport that I do, so I also have the 400 in mind. I think the 400 would be a more versatile than the 600. How often would the 600mm be used for the sole purpose of sport? the 400 would be a lot easier to lug around than the 600 I expect, but my consideration is also for IQ.
Can I have your views please?
In the very near future, I could have a few 'L' lenses for sale. The lenses I use least often, 135mm f/2, 100-400 f/4.5 and my very special 300 f/2.8 would be sold in order to fund a new lens....
Thanks in advance....
Regards,
Barry
I have been contemplating a new lens. From what I have read, most pro-surf photographers use the 600 f/4 lenses. Do you think a 400 f/2.8 + TC 1.4x or 2x would be another option giving you a 560mm f/4 & 800mm f/5.6 respectively, not quite 600, but you could use the 400 for a lot of other things as well. I am finding that the 300 f/2.8 I have now just isn't long enough for the sport that I do, so I also have the 400 in mind. I think the 400 would be a more versatile than the 600. How often would the 600mm be used for the sole purpose of sport? the 400 would be a lot easier to lug around than the 600 I expect, but my consideration is also for IQ.
Can I have your views please?
In the very near future, I could have a few 'L' lenses for sale. The lenses I use least often, 135mm f/2, 100-400 f/4.5 and my very special 300 f/2.8 would be sold in order to fund a new lens....
Thanks in advance....
Regards,
Barry