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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

When shooting indoor volleyball, which lens do you like using (or want) the most?

Oct 10, 2022 at 01:58 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

I'm really enjoying the new Sony 70-200, but I WANT a
400 f/2.8🙂.

Chris

Oct 10, 2022 at 07:55 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

CJMiller wrote:
I'm really enjoying the new Sony 70-200, but I WANT a
400 f/2.8🙂.

Chris

Haha I hear ya! A 70-200mm rocks. Years ago, I remember shooting a volleyball game w/ a 400mm f/2.8 and found it too tight, however, that was on an APS-H sensor (1.3X crop factor, so 520mm equivalent reach). I recently went full frame so I’m curious to see how the 400mm performs now.

Oct 10, 2022 at 09:23 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

I use my sony 70-200 on my A9 but also find my e-mount Sigma 135 at 1.8 does a great job.


	https://shaffer-hotshots.smugmug.com/The-Maret-School-201415/Fall-Season-2022-Varsity-Volleyball-vs-GDS/i-7cJ2G36/A

Oct 11, 2022 at 12:32 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

skshaffer wrote:

I use my sony 70-200 on my A9 but also find my e-mount Sigma 135 at 1.8 does a great job.


	https://shaffer-hotshots.smugmug.com/The-Maret-School-201415/Fall-Season-2022-Varsity-Volleyball-vs-GDS/i-7cJ2G36/A

Great lens combo & fantastic shots! You nailed the white balance.

Oct 11, 2022 at 01:19 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

I can't pick a favorite since I use the following all the time for volleyball and other indoor sports:

200 f/2

120-300 f/2.8

400 f/2.8

70-200 f/2.8

Much depends on size of gym and media photo access areas.

The most versatile is the 120-300.

The 70-200 f/2.8 is perfect if you can get close.

The 200 f/2 is ideal for lowlight and when you need ultra fast focus on a mirrorless body.

The 400 f/2.8 is my favorite when there is room.


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON Z 9 VR 200mm f/2G lens 200mm f/2.0 1/2000s 12800 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON Z 9 VR 200mm f/2G lens 200mm f/2.0 1/2500s 12800 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON Z 9 400mm f/2.8D lens 400mm f/2.8 1/1600s 10000 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON Z 9 400mm f/2.8D lens 400mm f/2.8 1/1600s 12800 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON D6 VR 70-200mm f/2.8E lens 70mm f/2.8 1/1600s 8000 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON Z 9 AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens 280mm f/2.8 1/1600s 12800 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON Z 9 VR 200mm f/2G lens 200mm f/2.0 1/2500s 12800 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON Z 9 400mm f/2.8D lens 400mm f/2.8 1/1600s 10000 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON Z 9 AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens 300mm f/2.8 1/1600s 12800 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON Z 9 400mm f/2.8D lens 400mm f/2.8 1/1600s 10000 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON D6 400mm f/2.8D lens 400mm f/2.8 1/1600s 8000 ISO 0.0 EV


	© Lee Woolery Speedshot Photo 2022

NIKON D6 VR 70-200mm f/2.8E lens 105mm f/2.8 1/1600s 8000 ISO 0.0 EV

Oct 11, 2022 at 07:49 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

leewoolery wrote:
I can't pick a favorite since I use the following all the time for volleyball and other indoor sports:

200 f/2

120-300 f/2.8

400 f/2.8

70-200 f/2.8

Much depends on size of gym and media photo access areas.

The most versatile is the 120-300.

The 70-200 f/2.8 is perfect if you can get close.

The 200 f/2 is ideal for lowlight and when you need ultra fast focus on a mirrorless body.

The 400 f/2.8 is my favorite when there is room.

Really helpful Lee, thank you! Fantastic photos that show the versatility of a variety of lenses

Oct 11, 2022 at 08:02 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

CanonShooter88 wrote:
Really helpful Lee, thank you! Fantastic photos that show the versatility of a variety of lenses

Glad to be of service.

Oct 11, 2022 at 08:31 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

@leewollery....Very nice.

I shoot close so my favorite is the 70-200 F2.8.

I tried the 200 F2 but it seemed to limiting to me. Lots of folks I respect like it though. Lots of money.

Oct 11, 2022 at 09:54 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

F1.8 is preferred

Art 50-100/F1.8 with nikon D500

Oct 12, 2022 at 01:34 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

600mm from the top back of the arena... but I only really shoot volleyball once in a blue moon in a well lit venue with a lot of seating.

Oct 13, 2022 at 11:35 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

cocodrillo wrote:
600mm from the top back of the arena... but I only really shoot volleyball once in a blue moon in a well lit venue with a lot of seating.

GREAT shot! Awesome you were able to shoot @ 600mm f/4!

Oct 13, 2022 at 09:23 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

I feel like a 70-200 is a good go to but a little loose unless you can get right up next to the court. 120-300 would be pretty great if you can't get as close. But in High School Gyms I am always needing an extra stop of light so a 135 f/2 is nice as well

Oct 14, 2022 at 06:57 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

joshpb wrote:
I feel like a 70-200 is a good go to but a little loose unless you can get right up next to the court. 120-300 would be pretty great if you can't get as close. But in High School Gyms I am always needing an extra stop of light so a 135 f/2 is nice as well

Yeah I hear ya on those HS gyms...dungeon lighting

I may have some collegiate v-ball games coming up later this month thru Nov., so lighting should be better. Found a local camera shop that has a Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 Sport to rent. May give it a go after trying my 70-200mm f/2.8 first.

Oct 15, 2022 at 11:32 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Volleyball: What's YOUR Ideal Lens?

Before switching to Sony I used a D500 with the Sigma 130-300Sport for many years. The lens offered a lot of flexibility when shooting volleyball. In most highschool gyms 300mm is a game changer.

Chris

Oct 16, 2022 at 06:14 PM


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