That's why I asked if he can move around. At indoor sporting events it usually is a case of not being able to get close enough rather than far enough back. Just depends on the venue.
I hate flash with a passion, so I avoid it at all costs. Maybe I just am not patient enough to get it right, but I'm going for a certain look and flash just kills it.
I just am not a fan of zoom lenses unless I'm forced to be stationary. As for price, I'll admit to not knowing current Nikon stuff. I know that used 50/1.4 lenses for Pentax can be had very cheap. 1.8 is ok - I actually am going to shoot indoors at a niteclub this sunday and was pondering lenses. I'll probably take my 35/2.8 macro and 77/1.8 ltd, but am anticipating shooting mostly with the 77 due to the speed and the fact that it is a magic portrait lens. I'm trying to get "people" shots rather than whole band stuff so I don't need a shorter lens.
Trying to get more/better shots for this page:
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