Soccer

Today my nephew was out playing soccer against a local team. I thought I would take the opportunity to try out some sports photography. Never having shot field sports before I took a collection of potentially useful kit with me. I was expecting my 7D to be the workhorse for the event but I also threw in the 5DII so I could compare the two cameras. As for lenses I went with my 400mm f/5.6 and a 70-200mm f/2.8 IS lens.

Canon EOS 7D with  a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EOS 7D with  a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

The 400 was framing a little tight on the 7D and just about perfect on the 5DII. However the 70-200 at 200mm was lacking in reach for the longer shots with the 7D. I found myself wishing I had a 300mm lens attached to the 7D.

Canon EOS 7D with  a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EOS 5DII with a Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM

The whole extended family turned out to watch him play. I'm sure that made him feel a little self-conscious although it didn't stop him from having a good game. He still managed to score two goals for his team.

Canon EOS 5DII with a Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM

The lack frame rates and slower focus on the 5DII reduced its keeper rate but it's still usable.

Canon EOS 7D with  a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

I had a good time trying to capture some soccer action and some family memories for my in-laws.