Thanks for taking the time to comment, 1, 3 and 6 were taken with a 1D Mk III and the Canon 135mm f/2 L. Numbers 4 and 5 were taken with the 1D and a 300mm f/2.8 L. Number 2 was taken with the 16-35mm f/2.8 L on a 5D at about 20mm.
Thanks, I have been really happy with it for hockey. It's way too long a focal length to catch basketball action under the net, though. I think an 85mm f/1.8 is in my future.
If you can get focused close on the players with the 135mm f/2 wide open the background just falls away. This shot is from last season...
Thanks Jeff. I live in a pretty secluded area and OHL hockey is the biggest sporting event I can cover. I would kill for some good football action here.
I find my original 5D can't keep up with the action so I keep it at my side with a 16-35mm f/2.8... still waiting for that one great hit into the boards. Here's another one if you like the wide shots...
Here's 2 more with the 135mm f/2 L One problem with it is if you are too close there's no way to zoom back like with a 70-200mm, like in this jubo shot.
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I set WB off the used ice (not freshly groomed) and manually meter. The light is fairly even in the arena but there are a few dark spots, I rarely have to do many adjustments during a game which helps me focus on the players.
Means a lot coming from you, Rick. These are from multiple games... I'm always amazed at what you can get out of a single game. I'm still working on that aspect, telling a story with the images.
Sorry I missed you in the Soo last summer, maybe we'll bang into each other some other time.
