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EOS Rebel T3 what would be the best Lense for stadium photos?

Mrose — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:16:44 GMT

I am looking for the best lense to use for Stadium pictures while sitting in the stands

Re: EOS Rebel T3 what would be the best Lense for stadium photos?

shadowsports — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:23:20 GMT

Greetings,

Depending on distance and shooting conditions, the two lenses that come to mind are the Canon EF 100-400mm or the Sigma 150-600mm. Tamron as well.

Re: EOS Rebel T3 what would be the best Lense for stadium photos?

Waddizzle — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:23:52 GMT

What is your budget?

What sport? Day or Night?

Are you looking for closeups of players or wide views of the playing field?

Re: EOS Rebel T3 what would be the best Lense for stadium photos?

kvbarkley — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:42:42 GMT

I used my 70-300 from the stands at Dodger stadium and it seemed adequate. Note that some stadiums limit the size of the lens you can take in. The 70-300 was accepted, the 150-600 would not have been.

Re: EOS Rebel T3 what would be the best Lense for stadium photos?

Mrose — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:06:04 GMT

day and night Marching band competitions capturing the flag and rifle throws

Re: EOS Rebel T3 what would be the best Lense for stadium photos?

Mrose — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:06:31 GMT

Thanks

Re: EOS Rebel T3 what would be the best Lense for stadium photos?

wq9nsc — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:21:32 GMT

Night lighting conditions are going to be tough with a T3 which doesn't have great performance when the ISO is pushed to its upper limit of 6400. Any reasonably priced telephoto lens is not going to have a wide aperture limiting the usefulness of this combination under typical band night lighting because to catch the specific portion you want (rifle and flag throws) you have to use a fairly fast shutter speed.

I don't know your budget but you might be best served by getting one of the suggested lenses (like the Sigma 150-600 or Canon 100-400) and concentrating mostly on daytime events OR venues which have better than usual lighting.

Rodger