Lens choice for combatting people...

[Derek]

Have you considered renting an old photo journalist favorite; a single L lens solution.


About EF 28-300 f/3.5-5.6L IS USM


Derek

[Jarhead5811]

Hmmm...if big whit lenses are OK I'd wan't a 100-400 if not I guess 70-300 DO. I'd avoid being too close to where the fit hits the shan, unless it'syour job.

[Jarhead5811]

double post---stupid smartphones!!!

[mikehillman89]

I ended up renting a 70-200 f/2.8 I was just going to get the f/4.0 but it was only $10 more so I just shrugged and got the 2.8 I will post photos as I huddle in the corner of my building during protests[]

[mdubuque]

If you want the best and clearest shots of possible conflict, you should stick with a prime lens, just one focal length because they produce clearer images at great magnification because there are fewer layers of glass.


I would go with an 85 mm prime, L series or perhaps a 50 mm. My fear is with a 300 mm prime you may not get a wide enough shot if 15 people interacting with 32 police is the most worthwhile image.

[scalesusa]

That sounds like a good choice to me. since you plan to shoot from inside your office building (If I understand you correctly), you will want telephoto.

[BogdanD]

Hey Mike,


Can you show me some of your shots? Just that I also live in the GTA...


Unfortunately, I left on vacation the day before the G20.


Bogdan

[mikehillman89]

Hey Bogdan


For sure. All my stuff is posted on my Flickr page which can be accessed HERE. Good thing you got our of the city before chaos struck! I unfortunately was working and only could get stuff on my break and inside the fence so none of the crazies burning stuff...


Please feel free to C&C my shots


Cheers


Mike