best camera and lens for sports photography image
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What makes a camera lens fast for sports photography? How do you determine what number on lens that tell you the speed of the shutter?
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Hey,
Lenses don't tell you which shutter speed you can use. They tell you its maximum, widest, aperture. On prime lenses, you will see like f/1.8, while on zoom lenses, you will see f/4-5.6. It might also say 1:1.8 or 1:4-5.6.
The smaller then f/* number, the faster your shutter speed can be. The faster the shutter speed, the more you can freeze your object. For sports, I use lenses that are f/4 or wider. You need at least 1/500 to freeze a fast person, like a football player.
Hey,
Lenses don't tell you which shutter speed you can use. They tell you its maximum, widest, aperture. On prime lenses, you will see like f/1.8, while on zoom lenses, you will see f/4-5.6. It might also say 1:1.8 or 1:4-5.6.
The smaller then f/* number, the faster your shutter speed can be. The faster the shutter speed, the more you can freeze your object. For sports, I use lenses that are f/4 or wider. You need at least 1/500 to freeze a fast person, like a football player.
What is the best digital camera handheld setup for wildlife and sports photography?
Cincy G
What is the best handheld portable setup for digital camera for telephoto wildlife and sports photography, without having to get a huge lens which requires tripod. I am guessing 70-200mm 2.8, and for extra reach add a 1.7 teleconverter? I am not sure what else I can do other than paying 6500 dollars for the next steup up which is 200-400mm. Using Nikon D80
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At the wildlife photography contest in the Smithsonian I noticed a large percentage of photographers were using the Nikon D2x.
However, that was over a year ago. I suspect many have moved to the Nikon D3 or D3s by now. Both well regarded for build quality, low noise and a very responsive performance. No first hand knowledge though, unfortunately.
Regarding the lens, it seems that reach is important to you. Around 350mm based on your converter choice. I would not mess with a zoom for doing wildlife. I have a prime Nikon 300mm f/4D and it is outstanding. Amazing crisp contrast and excellent color fidelity.
At the wildlife photography contest in the Smithsonian I noticed a large percentage of photographers were using the Nikon D2x.
However, that was over a year ago. I suspect many have moved to the Nikon D3 or D3s by now. Both well regarded for build quality, low noise and a very responsive performance. No first hand knowledge though, unfortunately.
Regarding the lens, it seems that reach is important to you. Around 350mm based on your converter choice. I would not mess with a zoom for doing wildlife. I have a prime Nikon 300mm f/4D and it is outstanding. Amazing crisp contrast and excellent color fidelity.
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