Father of two DD and advanced-amateur sports photographer

[gymcameradad]

Greetings forum!

I'm father of two, DD8 who just began her first season of L6, and DD11, who is starting her second season of XS. I'm also wildly over-invested in photography equipment for someone who doesn't make any money from it, all to document the kiddos. If anyone wants technique or equipment suggestions, I'm happy to provide them.

 

[txgymfan]

Welcome to the Chalk Bucket!

 

[Nikki4]

Hi!! You need what I need but haven bought yet. Lol
A zoom, fixed aperture lens. Something you can zoom in with and still be able to keep your aperture low enough for the horrible lighting at meets.

 

[gymcameradad]

Hi!! You need what I need but haven bought yet. Lol
A zoom, fixed aperture lens. Something you can zoom in with and still be able to keep your aperture low enough for the horrible lighting at meets.

You name a lens that is good for sports, I probably own it, and four Canon bodies to go with them. The one that works best if you have a crop sensor is a Canon-brand 85mm f1.8...quick focus and lots of light compared to an f2.8. I got mine used for $300, a third the cost of my 70-200f2.8 that seems much more common.

I'm sure Nikon and Sony have equally good glass in that range but not sure about their price point.