So I'm going to a family friend's, daughter's HS hockey game tomorrow. It's indoors, so I'm guessing the light is going to be shit. Equipment I have is: 40D w/ Grip 580 EX II Tamron 28-75 2.8 XR DI ABCDEFG... Canon 50 1.8 Canon 85 1.8 Canon 70-200 f4L I've shot some indoor sports before, (volleyball in an absolute shit gym) but wasn't really that happy with the results. I guess I'm looking for some tips. I'm guessing that I'll be shooting at between 800-1600 (probably 1250-1600) all day to keep a decent shutter. How fast of a shutter do you think I'll need to freeze action in HS hockey? I'm guessing I'll be probally using my 85 1.8 the most tommorow, and no flash. I don't know what the access will be like, we'll see. So any tips? Suggestions? Ect?
For high school hockey, go 1/500 shutter. Don't use your 85, it can't focus fast enough. The only somewhat appropriate lens you have is the 70-200.
Is the 85 that much slower focusing than the 70-200? I still haven 't had a chance to go use my 85 that much so I guess I haven't noticed it. I didn't know if f4 would give me high enough of a shutter inside, that's why the 85 appealed to me.
wha?! 85 not fast enough focus? I have never shot hocky, but my 85 focuses faster than my 70-200 2.8 IS. with my 1d