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submitted 2 weeks ago by blackstrat@lemmy.fwgx.uk to c/photography@lemmy.world

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I currently shoot my kids U9s rugby with a Nikon Z6 and 70-200 2.8 with an FTZ adapter. But as the pitches are bigger now than when they played tag only I'm finding the 200mm reach limiting and I end up doing a lot of cropping. I'm not printing these or publishing them anywhere, but it does consume a lot of time in post processing.

So I'm considering some long lenses, almost certainly second hand.

I obviously rely on decent autofocus speed as the kids are pretty quick. I'm less worried about edge sharpness as it's centre sharpness that matters most and vignetting I consider a solved problem using PhotoLab.

I've had my eye on either:

Sigma 150-600 DG OS HSM SPORT
Nikon 200-500

The Sigma is more expensive, but i don't mind if its woth the extra. I don't know much about Tamron or others.

What would you recommend or have experience with shooting outdoor field sports?

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[–] wallybeavis@lemmings.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I too am interested in responses/opinions regarding the Sigma sport. I've been keeping an eye on both:

Sigma 150-600mm 5-6.3 Contemporary
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/ 5-6.3

As Spring is starting up I'd like to get back outside, and annoy my local neighbourhood cardinals 😁

[–] TIN@feddit.uk 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

For some reason I pictured you living in Vatican City with this comment

[–] Aufgehtsabgehts@feddit.org 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Challenge: Bird or church-person? Cardinals are often seen in groups, twitter a lot and shouldn't eat too much white bread, or they will poop all over your car.