I'm heading to a rugby match tomorrow. It's a team from Chicago that lost in the National Championships last year playing against my friend's team.
I have a D300 and I'm not sure which lens I want to bring with me. I have the 200 f2 VR and the 200-400 f4 VR. I also have a 1.4x tc. I could get away with handholding the 200 f2 (I'm quite jacked, ha ha) but I'm I'd probably have to bring a monopod for the 200-400. I'll be able to get very close to the field and would be able to move around pretty much at will.
For me if it was a choice I'd definitely go for the 200-400mm for field sports of any kind, although I'd love to have that prime for indoor stuff and baseball. The 70-200 / 200-400 combo is one I'd love to be able to use regularly.
Maybe someday when Christian starts parting out his wealth to other FM members...
200mm is not enough reach for rugby - you will have to wait for the action to come to you, but F4 is tough for hi action sports if it is a night time game - although it can be done. So if it is a night time game then decide which is more important to you: a small number of clean shots or gotta get that try in the far corner no matter what....
dj dunzie wrote:
I wish I had Christian's money... no really...
For me if it was a choice I'd definitely go for the 200-400mm for field sports of any kind, although I'd love to have that prime for indoor stuff and baseball. The 70-200 / 200-400 combo is one I'd love to be able to use regularly.
Maybe someday when Christian starts parting out his wealth to other FM members...
Sure sounds like great problem to have. My vote goes hands down to the faster and lighter 200 2.0. Good luck. Please post some pics.
I said both. Im not the guy with the money, Dennis is. If I had the cash I would have my 200f2 now. He already has the 200f2 and the 200-400VR. I would bring them both and choose on the field as needed.
