08-09-2024
11:54 AM
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08-09-2024
11:56 AM
by
Danny
I am looking for recommendations on a new lens for my Canon Rebel T6. I use the camera primarily for sports so I would like something with strong zoom for the hockey rink or soccer field. Any help is appreciated!
08-09-2024 01:52 PM
What lenses do you have now?
What is your budget?
The Canon EF70-300 II is good.
If you need more reach, you can look at the Sigma/Tamron 150-600 lenses.
If you are doing this at night, or with limited light, and budget is no object, you can look at the Canon 100-400.
08-09-2024 02:38 PM - edited 08-09-2024 02:41 PM
As my colleague Keith alluded to, it's hard to make practical suggestions if we don't know what you can afford. Since the action can get really distant in those environments, I would suggest either:
Canon EF 100-400L f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM - not cheap, but brilliant
Sigma 100-400mm F/5-6.3 DG OS HSM contemporary lens with Canon mount
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary.
When you say hockey rink, may I assume you mean ice-hockey. In my part of the planet we also play a lot of field hockey in daylight, which is quite different lighting conditions.
08-09-2024
03:28 PM
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08-09-2024
03:30 PM
by
Danny
I currently have Canon EF 75-300mm F/4-5.6 III.
I would like to keep the price under $1000 if possible.
08-09-2024 03:47 PM
Why do you want to replace the 75-300?
08-09-2024 04:16 PM
To get additional zoom to get closer to the athletes from the stands.
08-09-2024 05:30 PM
Then the 150-600 is what you want. You can rent it from LensRentals to see if it does what you want, and if you like the one you get, you can buy that one from them.
08-09-2024 06:58 PM
I have a Sigma 150-600mm lens. However, it is very heavy to hold, needing a tripod or monopod. I have a Canon 75-300mm lens that I use for baseball games.
08-09-2024 09:31 PM
The ability to hand-hold a camera is down to our physical state - age, fitness, etc. I'm almost 72 and still hand-hold heavy glass and bodies, but I train for it. My point is ability to hold the gear is a very personal thing.
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