*50-135 owners show them they are wrong!

slip · 11-01-2015, 11:15 AM

I hear a lot about how slow the *50-135 is at focusing (this includes myself) I wanted to start a thread with proof that you can capture some fast action with that lens!
I am going to start so please join me
K3, *50-135 2.8, around 1/640 of a second 3200 ISO f4-4.5

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dcpropilot · 11-01-2015, 12:15 PM - **3 Likes**

All taken with the 50-135:

6BQ5 · 11-01-2015, 12:23 PM

Fantastic shots, @slip! Looking at those young women falling on their knees like that makes my knees ache!

pentasonic49 · 11-01-2015, 01:38 PM

This is not a sequence of the same aircraft taking off, although the pictures are outstanding.

dcpropilot · 11-01-2015, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by pentasonic49

This is not a sequence of the same aircraft taking off, although the pictures are outstanding.

Yeah, I realized that and changed my post. It was a group of F-16's taking off in sequence and not the same aircraft. Good catch!

condor27596 · 11-01-2015, 01:44 PM

Fabulous!

bxf · 11-01-2015, 02:10 PM - **1 Like**

Hmmmph, none of these images have any significance. All you are showing is that you are able to override some possible technical deficiency using skill

Edgar_in_Indy · 11-01-2015, 02:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Volleyball and fighter jets...reminds me of something, but I can't quite put my finger on it...

FantasticMrFox · 11-01-2015, 03:28 PM - **1 Like**

While the shots in this thread are certainly great, sports images can be taken with any lens, including manual focus. Single images do not say anything about a lens' suitability for action photography. One can simply use catch-in focus or prefocus on a certain area and wait until action happens there.

The difference between a good sports lens and a bad one is how fast the AF works, and thus how many shots you get in focus of the action you actually want shots of, and how many you lose because the AF wasn't fast enough.

A bad sports lens (at least AF wise) will produce some sharp shots in capable hands, a good sports lens will produce a large amount of sharp shots no matter how fast paced and unpredictable the action is.

So if you want to prove a lens is good for sports, set the camera to medium or fast continuous shooting and show all images of a sequence of at least one second that involves subjects that have at least some movement on the z-axis (towards or away from the camera). And of course you need to take into account the camera's AF module.

slip · 11-01-2015, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by dcpropilot

All taken with the 50-135:

These shots are awesome!

Randy

---------- Post added 11-01-15 at 06:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

While the shots in this thread are certainly great, sports images can be taken with any lens, including manual focus. Single images do not say anything about a lens' suitability for action photography. One can simply use catch-in focus or prefocus on a certain area and wait until action happens there.

The difference between a good sports lens and a bad one is how fast the AF works, and thus how many shots you get in focus of the action you actually want shots of, and how many you lose because the AF wasn't fast enough.

A bad sports lens (at least AF wise) will produce some sharp shots in capable hands, a good sports lens will produce a large amount of sharp shots no matter how fast paced and unpredictable the action is.

So if you want to prove a lens is good for sports, set the camera to medium or fast continuous shooting and show all images of a sequence of at least one second that involves subjects that have at least some movement on the z-axis (towards or away from the camera). And of course you need to take into account the camera's AF module.

None of these shots are from prefocusing, spry and pray. It would be next to impossible to hold the camera in one spot and hope the action comes inside your view finder. The action has to be followed at all time and you need a lot of practice...timing is everything

Thanks

Randy

Brooke Meyer · 11-01-2015, 09:26 PM - **1 Like**

Time stamp metadata is 10:06:53 to 10:06:54. I've no idea if I was on burst mode or not, I very rarely use it, even for dance. Uncropped except for straightening my tilted hand holding.
I did zoom back from 75 to 50mm as dog got closer. Shooting from the sidelines, hard to know where disc and dog is going. The dogs are moving.

**clackers** · 11-01-2015, 09:28 PM

Great demo, Brooke.

**ill repUTE** · 11-01-2015, 11:01 PM

I have no experience with this lens so no comment on its capability but my son played ds in club ball about 15 years ago when the position was relatively new. So regarding something with which I do have experience, I offer compliments on giving as much attention to the libero as to the hitters.

slip · 11-02-2015, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Brooke Meyer

Time stamp metadata is 10:06:53 to 10:06:54. I've no idea if I was on burst mode or not, I very rarely use it, even for dance. Uncropped except for straightening my tilted hand holding.
I did zoom back from 75 to 50mm as dog got closer. Shooting from the sidelines, hard to know where disc and dog is going. The dogs are moving.

Awesome shots!

cali92rs · 11-02-2015, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy

Volleyball and fighter jets...reminds me of something, but I can't quite put my finger on it...

Highway to the Danger Zone...

11-01-2015, 11:15 AM	#1
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	50-135 owners show them they are wrong! I hear a lot about how slow the 50-135 is at focusing (this includes myself) I wanted to start a thread with proof that you can capture some fast action with that lens! I am going to start so please join me K3, 50-135 2.8, around 1/640 of a second 3200 ISO f4-4.5 Attached Images Last edited by slip; 11-01-2015 at 12:34 PM.*

11-02-2015, 02:56 PM	#15
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy Volleyball and fighter jets...reminds me of something, but I can't quite put my finger on it... Highway to the Danger Zone... Attached Images

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Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Volleyball and fighter jets...reminds me of something, but I can't quite put my finger on it...

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FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	While the shots in this thread are certainly great, sports images can be taken with any lens, including manual focus. Single images do not say anything about a lens' suitability for action photography. One can simply use catch-in focus or prefocus on a certain area and wait until action happens there. The difference between a good sports lens and a bad one is how fast the AF works, and thus how many shots you get in focus of the action you actually want shots of, and how many you lose because the AF wasn't fast enough. A bad sports lens (at least AF wise) will produce some sharp shots in capable hands, a good sports lens will produce a large amount of sharp shots no matter how fast paced and unpredictable the action is. So if you want to prove a lens is good for sports, set the camera to medium or fast continuous shooting and show all images of a sequence of at least one second that involves subjects that have at least some movement on the z-axis (towards or away from the camera). And of course you need to take into account the camera's AF module.

11-01-2015, 04:46 PM	#10
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcpropilot All taken with the 50-135: These shots are awesome! Randy ---------- Post added 11-01-15 at 06:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by FantasticMrFox While the shots in this thread are certainly great, sports images can be taken with any lens, including manual focus. Single images do not say anything about a lens' suitability for action photography. One can simply use catch-in focus or prefocus on a certain area and wait until action happens there. The difference between a good sports lens and a bad one is how fast the AF works, and thus how many shots you get in focus of the action you actually want shots of, and how many you lose because the AF wasn't fast enough. A bad sports lens (at least AF wise) will produce some sharp shots in capable hands, a good sports lens will produce a large amount of sharp shots no matter how fast paced and unpredictable the action is. So if you want to prove a lens is good for sports, set the camera to medium or fast continuous shooting and show all images of a sequence of at least one second that involves subjects that have at least some movement on the z-axis (towards or away from the camera). And of course you need to take into account the camera's AF module. None of these shots are from prefocusing, spry and pray. It would be next to impossible to hold the camera in one spot and hope the action comes inside your view finder. The action has to be followed at all time and you need a lot of practice...timing is everything Thanks Randy

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Brooke Meyer Guest	Time stamp metadata is 10:06:53 to 10:06:54. I've no idea if I was on burst mode or not, I very rarely use it, even for dance. Uncropped except for straightening my tilted hand holding. I did zoom back from 75 to 50mm as dog got closer. Shooting from the sidelines, hard to know where disc and dog is going. The dogs are moving.

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11-01-2015, 09:28 PM	#12
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Great demo, Brooke.

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ill repUTE Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 18	I have no experience with this lens so no comment on its capability but my son played ds in club ball about 15 years ago when the position was relatively new. So regarding something with which I do have experience, I offer compliments on giving as much attention to the libero as to the hitters.

11-02-2015, 11:02 AM	#14
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by Brooke Meyer Time stamp metadata is 10:06:53 to 10:06:54. I've no idea if I was on burst mode or not, I very rarely use it, even for dance. Uncropped except for straightening my tilted hand holding. I did zoom back from 75 to 50mm as dog got closer. Shooting from the sidelines, hard to know where disc and dog is going. The dogs are moving. Awesome shots!