Indoor sports options

[Vern]

that is one sweet shot Vern! u sure u need a new lens?

Careful erno or I'll think you've spoken to my wife

I always need a new lens....

Seriously though, last w/e was the first time I used the 200 for VB and I am pretty happy with the shots. The 135 would be better for some positions though. That shot is almost uncropped so the framing is pretty tight at 200mm. While I like the 70-200 zoom best when there is plenty of light (like at college events), once I put on a prime, I defintely think more about how to make the most of it. Zooms tend to encourage me to stand still and let the lens do the walking/framing.

here's a shot I really like (though it would be better w the girls hands in the frame)

[clemmb]

Careful erno or I'll think you've spoken to my wife

I always need a new lens....

Seriously though, last w/e was the first time I used the 200 for VB and I am pretty happy with the shots. The 135 would be better for some positions though. That shot is almost uncropped so the framing is pretty tight at 200mm. While I like the 70-200 zoom best when there is plenty of light (like at college events), once I put on a prime, I defintely think more about how to make the most of it. Zooms tend to encourage me to stand still and let the lens do the walking/framing.

here's a shot I really like (though it would be better w the girls hands in the frame)

Vern, I like the shot. I think the 135 would be a great lens for you.
In the upper left corner, looks like your sensor needs some cleaning

[Vern]

Vern, I like the shot. I think the 135 would be a great lens for you.
In the upper left corner, looks like your sensor needs some cleaning

Good spot Mark - I'll check some other images to see if that smudge is consistently present. New 1Dx, but I remember Bryan reporting on oil spots on his out of the box.

[clemmb]

The indoor sports images you guys post look great. When I have shot indoor sports I get a yellow-brown wave that moves through the frame depending on where the 60cycle is. I have put the camera on rapid fire and you can see it in a different spot in each frame. Have you guys experienced this?
This was shot with the 100f2@ f2.5. I still have this lens but do not use it much. To get it as sharp as my 24-105 I have to stop it down to nearly f4 and the color is not as good either.