Which L Lens?

[greggf]

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

[MVers]

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?

[mark]

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)





cheers

[Benjamin]

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[]

[L33t]

I think 300 F4 would do awesome.





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

[Ehcalum]

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.