When it comes to low-light circumstances, sports photography is one of those types of domains in which the outcome is greatly dependent on the gear that the photographer has.
24-70mm and 70-200mm lenses are considered to be the gold standard for professional fast-action sports since they cover about 90% of sports.
The ideal lens for shooting sports with a Canon camera is one that has quick focusing, is effective even in dim light, and produces crisp photos. Here are our favorites.
Best Sports Lenses For Canon Eos 40D
1. Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon Digital SLR...
- New FLEX ZOOM LOCK mechanism enables the locking of the zoom ring at any position
- Fluorine Coating and improved Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Lightweight and easy-to-hold tripod mount is compatible with an Arce-Swiss style quick release plate
- New FLEX ZOOM LOCK mechanism enables the locking of the zoom ring at any position
- Fluorine Coating and improved Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Lightweight and easy-to-hold tripod mount is compatible with an Arce-Swiss style quick release plate
- AF speed is faster and much more responsive with moving subjects
- VC performance is 4.5 stops (VC mode 3) and offers three modes optimized for different shooting situations
The Tamron G2 lens is the second-generation version of the lens, and it represents a substantial advancement over its predecessor, the G1. The general construction quality of the camera is superb, and there has been a substantial improvement in the level of image quality over the entirety of the zoom range.
The autofocus system makes use of an ultrasonic silent drive motor, which enables it to perform its functions in a manner that is both very rapid and very accurate. When combined with your camera, this lens will make it extremely easy for you to take stunning photographs of moving subjects and wild animals.
2. Sigma’s Contemporary 150-600mm f/5.6-6.3 DG OS HSM
Sigma 150-600mm 5-6.3 Contemporary DG OS HSM Lens for Canon
- Lightweight and compact in construction for higher useability
- Water and oil repellent coating on front glass element makes maintenance of the lens surface
- Filter Size: 95mm
- Minimum focusing distance : 280 cm/110.2 inches, focal length :150-600mm
- Lightweight and compact in construction for higher useability
- Water and oil repellent coating on front glass element makes maintenance of the lens surface
- Filter Size: 95mm
- Minimum focusing distance : 280 cm/110.2 inches, focal length :150-600mm
Without a shadow of a doubt, the picture quality produced by the lens is leagues beyond that of the other two. However, the high-quality performance comes at a significant cost that well exceeds the cost of the camera itself, as was noted earlier.
This high cost makes it difficult to justify purchasing such a camera. This lens has a number of exceptional features, one of which is a rotation-type zoom ring that integrates changing torque settings. These settings provide you the ability to customize the lens to meet the requirements of your particular project.
3. Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens, Lens Only
- Compact, high performance L-series super-telephoto zoom makes it ideal for sports and wildlife photography
- Rotation-type zoom ring allows for more precise composition and excellent balance when handholding
- Compact, high performance L-series super-telephoto zoom makes it ideal for sports and wildlife photography
- Rotation-type zoom ring allows for more precise composition and excellent balance when handholding
- Improved zoom torque adjustment ring allows easy setting of zoom tension, Focal Length & Maximum Aperture:100-400mm 1:4.5-5.6, Closest Focusing Distance-3.2 ft. / 0.98m
- New Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps to significantly reduce backlit flaring and ghosting, Highly resistant to dust and water, and amazing durability enabling shooting even in harsh conditions
Without a shadow of a doubt, the picture quality produced by the lens is leagues beyond that of the other two. However, the high-quality performance comes at a significant cost that well exceeds the cost of the camera itself, as was noted earlier.
This high cost makes it difficult to justify purchasing such a camera. This lens has a number of exceptional features, one of which is a rotation-type zoom ring that integrates changing torque settings. These settings provide you the ability to customize the lens to meet the requirements of your particular project.
