EOS R7 lens

[CamerauserR7]

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.

[Waddizzle]

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.  

[CamerauserR7]

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!!!!!!!

[Waddizzle]

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. 

[Ron888]

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?

[BK5524]

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.  

[CamerauserR7]

Thank you any suggestions on L series lenses?

[BK5524]

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