EOS R7 lens suggestions for faraway sports photography

[LizJ24]

Hello All!

I am a novice/hobby photographer. I just bought the EOS R7 to be able to shoot dog sport content mostly. I bought the stock lense that comes with the camera and it has been great when I can be close to the action. However, one of the sports we compete in involves being far from the dogs because it is a herding trial so the area can be large. I was wondering what your suggestions for a zoom lense would be that ideally wouldn't be too heavy if i was walking around taking more shots. At the end of the day I know the more zoom the heavier. 

I also was wondering what suggestions for a close up lense suggestion would be for small cosplay photo shoots. 

I would definitely appreciate any advice so I can start saving up towards lenses and continue to learn. 🙂

Here are some photos I took at a recent herding trial to give an idea of why I need to be able to zoom in more as well as some fun ones I too from trainings 😄 I had to crop down a few photos to meet the community photo size requirements. Thank you!

[JFG]

Hi Steve,

The RF100-400mm is a great lens at a very good price.  Like you, when walking the streets or just touring,  my go to lens is the RF 24-105mm f4 L IS USM.  I love the crisp sharp pictures it takes.  It's great for street photography!  How do you like your RF35-150mm f1.8 lens ?  I'll have to check it out.

[stevet1]

Joe,

You wrote, "How do you like your RF35-150mm f1.8 lens ? I'll have to check it out."

I have an 18-135 IS USM f/3.5-5.6 and love it.

Steve Thomas

[JFG]

Hi Steve, 

I meant, how do you like your 18-135 f3.5-5.6 lens.  I was looking at the new RF35-150mm lf1.8 lens an git them confused. 😀