sepia princess
New member
Hi Folks,
I'm back from no-mans-land, through a series of set backs (mostly technical, some OPE) I haven't been able to post for some time and I have really missed you guys! I have lurked some, Helene, your HDR pics are amazing and you witty gentlemen, your back and forth insults and quips crack me up! But, on to my question, decision, conundrum, I finally got my own DSLR, I've been using a borrowed D50 for almost 2years now. I purchased the D700, and I currently own a 50mm F/1.8 and I am trying to figure out what other lens I need to shoot for the following event. The first picture was shot with a little fuji point and shoot, I'm posting it as a example of the venue and available lighting during the day. Evening shooting in Tingley is really bad, flash is not allowed at any time inside the arena.
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This next shot was using the D50 with a 70-300mm lense non-VR, a little better but still not the sharp focus I'm looking for.
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I've done a lot of research and most equestrian photographers recommend the 70-200mm lens, it's a little out of my price range right now. So my ?, do you think I'll be happy with a 70-300mm with VR or should I go wide with something like an 18-35mm? I'll be close to the floor but not in the arena itself. Any input would be helpful. I hope I gave enough info for some informed recommendations.
Thanks in advance!!
I'm back from no-mans-land, through a series of set backs (mostly technical, some OPE) I haven't been able to post for some time and I have really missed you guys! I have lurked some, Helene, your HDR pics are amazing and you witty gentlemen, your back and forth insults and quips crack me up! But, on to my question, decision, conundrum, I finally got my own DSLR, I've been using a borrowed D50 for almost 2years now. I purchased the D700, and I currently own a 50mm F/1.8 and I am trying to figure out what other lens I need to shoot for the following event. The first picture was shot with a little fuji point and shoot, I'm posting it as a example of the venue and available lighting during the day. Evening shooting in Tingley is really bad, flash is not allowed at any time inside the arena.
View attachment 8655
This next shot was using the D50 with a 70-300mm lense non-VR, a little better but still not the sharp focus I'm looking for.
View attachment 8657
I've done a lot of research and most equestrian photographers recommend the 70-200mm lens, it's a little out of my price range right now. So my ?, do you think I'll be happy with a 70-300mm with VR or should I go wide with something like an 18-35mm? I'll be close to the floor but not in the arena itself. Any input would be helpful. I hope I gave enough info for some informed recommendations.
Thanks in advance!!