I went to the Cubs game on Saturday and took my camera and a couple of lens. I
carried them right in inside a Tamrac messenger-type bag under my shoulder. Security
never even asked me to open the bag. I saw quite a few people with cameras and lenses
that appeared to be in the 200-300mm range. I was sitting on the right field side
about 8-10 rows from the field even with Sosa. I was able to focus in on all of the
action at the plate and at second pretty well with a 80-320 zoom. I should get the
pictures back Wednesday so I'll let you know how it went.
I used Kodak Royal Gold 400. The weather was kind of overcast. Anyone recommend
anything else for next time?
(P.S. Collin B.: I can't believe the Cubbies either! It is shaping up to be a long
summer of holding our collective breath!)
> Mike Steele wrote:
<snip>
Before you go out and spend gobs and gobs of money on a 200mm or 400mm lens make sure
that the "venue" you want to use it on will allow you to use it there! I recently
went to a Detroit Red Wings hockey game and was telling my boss that I was going to
take a big telephoto lens to get some "close-ups". He tipped me off that the NHL
prohibits long lenses (apparently so does Major League Baseball). I went taking my
Pentax Spotmatic and a 55mm Takumar lens and they still didn't want to let me
in...saying nothing longer than 54mm!!!
<snip>
--- Daniel Suarez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
<snip>
> I'm also thinking of purchasing a larger lens. I am
> thinking either maxing at 200 or 400mm. Not sure.
> I'd like to shoot sports events (baseball,
> hockey, soccer) and I am not usually near the
> action. I'm thinking I should go for the 400mm
> lens. All I know is that I am getting a fish eye
> lens.
<snip>
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