Melbourne F1GP

[kipper]

Ok, the F1GP is coming up and I'm deliberating whether to buy my tripod kit or the 70-200VR. I'm leaning towards the 70-200VR as I'm more likely to be taking handheld shots only at the GP. Can't really be shagged taking a tripod. The question is, will the 70-200VR get good sharp results without the need for a monopod?

[birddog114]

Get both! one to loose and one to go

[gstark]

Yes it should.

FWIW, I've checked with the FIGP promoters, and the maximum focal length permitted is 200mm.

[Glen]

Kipper, for the F1 where you may have trouble with a monopod or tripod, the 70-200 will be great. Even has 2.8 if it is dark and rainy. Using that lens, there is only one place to look if you don't get good sharp results.

[kipper]

Gstarks....absolute bollocks.
I've been taking 70-300MM for years. Never been stopped yet. The brainiacs on the gates wouldn't know the difference anyway.

edit. are you're joking?

[the foto fanatic]

After having the 70-200VR since Christmas, I can assure you that you can get sharp results without a monopod. Images from my lens, even those taken from a moving boat, are as sharp as.

I'm sure you would be really happy with this lens.

I'm not saying that a monopod wouldn't be useful at the track- just not necessary.

[birddog114]

Yes it should.

FWIW, I've checked with the FIGP promoters, and the maximum focal length permitted is 200mm.

Gary,
You have the 400mm

[redline]

Ok, the F1GP is coming up and I'm deliberating whether to buy my tripod kit or the 70-200VR. I'm leaning towards the 70-200VR as I'm more likely to be taking handheld shots only at the GP. Can't really be shagged taking a tripod. The question is, will the 70-200VR get good sharp results without the need for a monopod?

kipper, may i sugget you also attend some state level racing event around victoria. they can provide good ops. for trying different techniques.
they're one being held this weekend at calder park.
and yes there are restrictions on lenses sizes, they didn't let me bring in my 80-200 at first but i showed them the no. 200mm and they let me through.

[kipper]

Redline, well as I've said, I've been going for the past 3 years and haven't been stopped yet. Perhaps it depends on the gate?

How about a 200VR with a TC2x?

[birddog114]

Ok, the F1GP is coming up and I'm deliberating whether to buy my tripod kit or the 70-200VR. I'm leaning towards the 70-200VR as I'm more likely to be taking handheld shots only at the GP. Can't really be shagged taking a tripod. The question is, will the 70-200VR get good sharp results without the need for a monopod?

kipper, may i sugget you also attend some state level racing event around victoria. they can provide good ops. for trying different techniques.
they're one being held this weekend at calder park.
and yes there are restrictions on lenses sizes, they didn't let me bring in my 80-200 at first but i showed them the no. 200mm and they let me through.

You can have the TC-20 or TC-17 and who cares?

[Glen]

Kipper a 70-300 is a consumer lens and no one can tell what size it is. I am sure Gary will have his 80-400 and no one will care. But bring a pro lens like the 70-200 or bigger and they will look. Your 70-300 is 116mm in length. A 70-200 is 215mm long and 87 wide, but a 300mm 2.8 is 255 long and 133 wide, wider than your lens is long. Birddy's 200-400 is 134 wide and 358 long! Take those lenses in and you will get noticed! I would want to be in the rules if I was carrying one of those.

[gstark]

Gstarks....absolute bollocks.
I've been taking 70-300MM for years. Never been stopped yet. The brianics on the gates wouldn't know the difference anyway.

edit. are you're joking?

Please read my words very carefully. I'm telling you exactly what they told me, and I can even quote chapter and verse from the conditions of entry. Clause 5, section p.

Now, please point me to the precise point where in my post where I made any mention of how effectively this policy is enforced.

Birddog, you think I don't know that? We'll have two lenses beyond that capacity ...

[redline]

Gstarks....absolute bollocks.
I've been taking 70-300MM for years. Never been stopped yet. The brainiacs on the gates wouldn't know the difference anyway.

edit. are you're joking?

they don't really care about small zooms. something big like the 70-200/80-400 may attract more attendtion. honestly most areas open to the gp are fenced off making it hard to use af. are there area that give a clear view?

[birddog114]

Redline, well as I've said, I've been going for the past 3 years and haven't been stopped yet. Perhaps it depends on the gate?

How about a 200VR with a TC2x?

The 200VR also required you to have the tripod or monopod, you can't handhold it for all day, and the 200VR is ain't cheap and won't flexi as the 80-400VR or 70-200VR.

[kipper]

That's true. A 300MM fixed focal length and aperture are usually a lot bigger then the 70-300MM zoom lenses. Guess I'll see if I get stopped at the gates this year

If you were to get a TC which yields best results without losing too much quality? I know the 1.4x / 1.7x I believe gives the best results. Think I heard the 2x is fairly bad when fitted to the 70-200VR

[birddog114]

they don't really care about small zooms. something big like the 70-200/80-400 may attract more attendtion. honestly most areas open to the gp are fenced off making it hard to use af. are there area that give a clear view?

Redline,
This make a point, I do notice many events will be fenced off and your view sometimes be obstructed with something, and how can you have a good shot at a distance? Unless you can access to the pit or somehwere which you can freely use your lens.