You are going to love the 50 1.4 for this event, especially because
you have some flexibility of where you stand during the matches. I
currently cover jv and varsity hockey (my husband is the coach), and I
used to be the yearbook advisor and was responsible for taking a lot
of high school sports. You will not want to use flash for this, even
if you are permitted. That is where the new lens is really going to
help you out...
Take the 28-80, just in case you can't get as close as you would like.
Also, take plenty of media...when you are there you don't want to
worry about running out of room. Finally, just relax and have fun.
Shooting events like senior night are really exciting and a lot of fun!
Allison
Message: 5
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:24:16 -0500
From: Ed Keeney <[email protected]>
Subject: Assignment Help - HS Wrestling
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A lurker coming out...
Let me preface with I'm an advanced amateur, but an amateur non-the-
less.
I've been asked to take photo's this Friday for a high school
wrestling match. The coach is my brother-in-law. He's having Senior
Night as well as Alumni Night (asking for pictures of both) as well as
some shots of the match's themselves. I'll be on the mat during the
matches.
I've been kicking around what I need for this.
My current equipment...
Pentax K100D
Pentax SMC-DA 18-55 3.5-4.6
Pentax SMC-FA 28-80 3.5-4.6
Pentax SMC-FA 70-200 4-5.6
Pentax SMC-FA 100-300 4.5-5.6
Vivitar 285HV Zoom Thyristor with vari-power
I'm expecting that the lighting in the gym will be poor, especially
during the matches. I've asked about using the flash and he's
checking to see if it will be allowed or not (sometimes it is,
sometimes it isn't).
Since the most I'll be is about 30-40 feet from the action, the long
zoom is out.
I think the FA28-80 lens is pretty much the same as the DA18-55 (the
28-80 was a kit lens for my old PZ-20). I could use this with the
flash to get close and well lit shots (if I can remember how to use it
- flash pictures have been the bane of my photo experience). I'm a
little afraid of too much flash and harsh shadows.
The 70-200 could fit the long range shots, but I'm afraid of losing
too many close in shots.
In my quest to get more light, I've purchased today a Pentax Normal
SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens from B&H and should have it by
Friday. This really was one of the few, if only, prime in my price
range.
My questions...
Did I do right by getting the new lens? (at least in the terms I
need it for, not in overall "yes, it's a great lens").
Has anyone shot this type of event?
Any suggestions or comments?
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Thanks!
Ed
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