topic Re: Eos r7 lens in EF & RF Lenses

EOS R7 lens recommendations for outdoor sports

CamerauserR7 — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:59:52 GMT

To all I have an r7 with the 18-150 and I bought the 100-400 lens. Here is the issue. The photos I take with the 18-150 lens are terrible. I use the setup outside 90 percent of the time. For my sons sports. Money aside, is there is a better lens that I can get to suit my purpose? Me spending 3k for a lens is a drop in the bucket when my grandkids are able to look at the pictures. Also what terrible means is blurry, grainy, and lots of shadows. Most of the time I can’t use the 100-400 lens because I am too close. Any advice.

Re: Eos r7 lens

Waddizzle — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:04:11 GMT

Welcome. I have a few questions.

What sport(s) are we talking about?

Indoor or outdoor sports? Day or night?

What is your shooting location for each sport?

Could post a sample of a “terrible” photo, complete with EXIF data and exposure settings. Thanks, in advance.

Re: Eos r7 lens

CamerauserR7 — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:33:11 GMT

So I would like to post the pictures just don't want to do it in a public forum because it is both of my sons. If you want to PM me, I can contact you by phone. If I have to buy lenses for my camera I will. I reallly don't want to uprade the body due to due it is more than I will ever use. At this point, I am willing to talk to someone about best way to shoot and lenses!!!!!!!

Re: Eos r7 lens

Waddizzle — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:58:32 GMT

I fully understand. You can take some test shots without minors, if you want. A family dog running around would work.

What’s more important for now is answering the questions as best you can.

Re: Eos r7 lens

Ron888 — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:19:09 GMT

Hi. My first thought is this could be a combination of things- settings, too dark a scene, and possibly focus issues.
It's understandable you cant post the pics so lets tackle things one at a time. Are you usually taking these shots in daylight?

Re: Eos r7 lens

BK5524 — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:21:33 GMT

I too have the R7. As a fairly new photographer (relearning anyway) I agree with the idea of posting photos and settings for better input BUT, I can also say that changing from the provided lens (mine was a kit purchase) to L series lenses has made a HUGE difference for me. The two just don’t compare at all.

Re: Eos r7 lens

CamerauserR7 — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:25:39 GMT

Thank you any suggestions on L series lenses?

Re: Eos r7 lens

BK5524 — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:36:58 GMT

I personally have the 28-70 f2.0 and I use an EF 70-200 f2.8