Off to Fairford for the airshow next weekend.  Any recommendations on lenses.

The longest I've got is the Tamron 55-200.  Will I be left feeling a little inadequate due to lack of length (oo-er!!) or would this do the job?

Not been to one before so not sure what's the best options.

 

If all else fails any recommendations on where to hire a lens from?

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Whats your budget chap?

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Hi Martin, if you're shooting with a Nikon (which I think you are?) then I have a 300mm f/4 that you could borrow if you think that would do the job. 

I'm going to be away for 2 weeks so won't be needing it.  Depending where you are and if you want to stump up for shipping charges and a few Guinnesses .  Only deal would be if you break it you pay obviously  I'll need to know before Monday morning though.

Cheers, Martin

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Martin, many thanks for the generous offer. I'm actually a Canon man myself.

I tried a rental company today but was told that it's peak airshow time so all of the longer lenses are booked up. I think it's going to be fingers crossed that the 200mm wil be long enough - if not maybe I'll just sit back and enjoy the show!!

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Depends what you're shooting. I got some good shots of the red arrows at RIAT last year with my 18-70, but then they fly over my back garden. For the big, fast jets (flown by the Thunderbirds) my 70-300 wasn't quite long enough.

You should get some good stuff with the 55-200, especialy the red arrows.

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Canon 70-200 F2.8 with a 2x converter should get you close enough!

martinpem:

Martin, many thanks for the generous offer. I'm actually a Canon man myself.

No worries, I could offer to lend you a D300 as well but I'm not feeling THAT generous

Perhpas give these a try for rentals (I hear that the Canon 100-400 is a good lens for airshows??):

www.camerent.co.uk

www.fixation.co.uk

www.hireacamera.com

www.peartreerental.com

Look forward to seeing some shots when you get them.

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