Which L Lens?

for indoor sports I would get the 135 f2...plus you have the 2x. The 135 is an awesome lens, even with the 2x, but since you have a crop(50D), you really won't need it. you already have the 70-200

YOU DO NOT NEED AN L LENS TO MAKE A GOOD INVESTMENT LET ALONE GOOD PHOTOGRAPHS. Sorry, had to get that out of the way. If you are not planning on going FF I'd pick up the EF-S 17-55 over the
24-70 for a midrange zoom. I'd also seriously consider an 85/1.8 for
indoor sports (50/1.4 is too slow AF wise and the 135/2 is too long for most indoor sports on a crop body) as well as any of these: 300/4IS+1.4x TC, 400/5.6, 100-400 or Sigma 100-300/4+1.4x TC for outdoor field sports. You may also want to consider a second body (30D or 40D).





p.s. You do know the 180L is a macro lens--right?

as well i would suggest the 50 1.4 it makes a grreat b-ball lens indoors provided you can get to the sidelines ..if you can you may also want to cinsider the EF-S 17-55f2.8


It is L quality in terms of IQ and would be an L lens but for some of the amterials used in the body. I think the fact that it EF-S mount kind of precludes it from being called an L lens as those with the FF bodys may get upset(LOL)





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I think the 24-70L will make the most sense to have if you plan on replacing the 28-135 lens. I have the 24-70 and it works great overall. As far as I concern this lens is not too long, even on 50D. It's perfect for portraiture on a 1.6x body throughout 50-70mm though.


The 16-35L II willgive more wide angle for sureand it's going to be a good choice if you want to keep your 28-135. However, for such a lens probably you need a full frame body to get the best out of it. Things will become "weird" when it's 16mm, not 25mm equivalent. I use the 16-35L II too, it's a fantastic lens and gives unique perspective.


The 180L is sort of Macro only in my mind. if one is not very intense on doing macro, such a lens will not make too much sense to have. Just my very personal opinion[:)]

I think 300 F4 would do awesome.





Very fast and very accurrate, the price isn't bad

Here's what we use for Basketball, football, baseball, soccer and every other sport we cover at TriDuo:


70-200 2.8 (some use IS, some don't, i'm the latter)


28-70/24-70


24-105 (the boss hogs this lens)


300 2.8 (great for soccer, though it can over shoot on a smaller field.)


1.4 TC


17-55


17-40


Not all are used at each event, but the 70-200 and one of the mid zooms are our bread and butter. For events like Basketball, indoors and on the court, depending on your position, a prime would be more of a hindrance unless you have a zoom on a 2nd body, which it looks like you do not have. Go with a decent wide and you'll be fine. Don't limit yourself to L either, I know plenty for full time sports photogs who make kick arse shots with "cheap" equipment and 3rd party glass.