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A Good Lens for Boxing
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- Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Ward Carlton Ward's Gallery |
Hello Jorge, What ISO setting are you shooting at? I would think the 70-200 would work for your needs (being able to zoom) if you have your ISO high enough. The 50mm f/1.4 should work great - I use mine for very low light clubs and concerts with no problems although I do have to push my ISO to 800 or 1600 sometimes.
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Mark Feldstein |
Personally, I don't like boxing with any lens. Rather, I prefer to use the lens itself as a handle and hittem' with a good, solid body blow from something like a Nikon F-2 and MD3 winder. I like the 105mm Nikkors for handles but they also make GREAT sports lenses when you're working up close and personal. M.
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W. |
If you do something, do it GOOD: hit 'm over the head with a Bigma!
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Richard Lynch |
I was going to be clever, but I see several people beat me to the punch. Richard
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Jim Sack |
Hi, Jorge. If you're able to shoot ringside, I'd use a wider zoom and shoot the boxers when they're against the ropes. Jim Sack
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Pete H |
" need to zoom from wide for close-ups and tight for shooting across the ring, and still have enough light and speed to get the good shot." __________________ I would suggest a lens that zooms from wide to closeup. Get something that allows tight shots too. Make sure you have enough light left over so the speed will give you a good shot. " I shoot at ring side, which makes the ropes an issue." _____________________ The "Rope" issue was on the Calif ballot, but I believe it was a proposition...Maybe Mark knows? Pete
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