I recently started using my 70-200 again these past 3 events for angles I normally use the 300 for. I've forgotten how versatile this focal length is. It did take a bit of getting used to since the tracking motion is much faster since it's a shorter distance to the subject. My framing was not quite as well placed as the 300.
Did a full session with side and back lighting. I was very happy with the shorter focal length. Not quite as sharp as the 300, but, I didn't have to move as much. Since I was looking down a little more with the 70-200, I did not have to over expose as much to not wash out the shadow side.
#1 is really nice.
#2 & #3 is the same rider i believe also is a lady. She looks a little tentative on the bike either that is a warm up lap or she is new to the track? Which i think that explain the "slower" looking posture no matter what shutter speed you have used. But #3 is a very clear shot and i am sure the rider will be very happy with it.
Other than the logo and the re-size, these are straight out of the box. Shooting against the sun was on purpose. I reversed my normal selection of corners to see what effect it will have. This is a husband and wife set with both being good friends of mine. There were faster riders out there. I just didn't have time to create a web version.
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Remarkably sharp for a zoom; I wouldn't have expected that. I've been challenged with harsh sunlight on quite a few occasions (when it wasn't raining!) at Miller this season. I haven't really tried upping the exposure, just adding fill light effect in Photoshop.
I was experimenting with the exposure while I was shooting against the sun. I tried over exposing at different levels. I liked it best when it was over exposed by a full stop. I really learned to go by the graphs versus the image on the LCD screen. It's a different effect that I can add to my arsenal.
#1's awesome Mike... fantastic sharpness and color punch. Not as keen on #2 and #3 but only for the lesser sense of speed and attack in the shot, not the IQ which is still excellent.
And just to make sure I keep my panning skills up to date, a speed blur shot . It is much harder for me to pan with the smaller focal length. I'm hoping is just me not being accustomed to the weight and closer distance.:
. It is much harder for me to pan with the smaller focal length. I'm hoping is just me not being accustomed to the weight and closer distance.: