What lens for spectating at a football match?

[oobster]

Chaps,

Although I am not a huge football fan, I am going to Ibrox on Bank Holiday Monday with the family to see a Rangers Legends v Manchester Utd Legends match.

I fancy taking my 60D DSLR with me, and my EF-S 55-250mm lens.

Will this give me sufficient zoom in order to get decent close-ups of challenges etc?

Are DSLR cameras allowed into large stadia by non-professional photographers?

Cheers

[anonymous-user]

really depends where you are sat to be honest, shots looking down from stands tend not to be great. If you are in the lower tiers, you have a good chance at corners/throw ins. I found taking good pictures at matches very hard.

You wont have a problem with the size of the camera lenses given its a charity/exhibition match.

[Martyboy84]

Crank up the shutter speed as high as you can get it, even increase the iso a touch.

the 250 end should be ok... Closer and lower you get the better!

[chriis]

Should be a good game Have fun and lets us see how you got on !

[ChipsAndCheese]

oobster said:

Are DSLR cameras allowed into large stadia by non-professional photographers?

Best to check with the club. In my experience clubs often don't allow it at league/cup matches, but for an exhibition match I would imagine that they might be a bit more relaxed.

[g3org3y]

Difficult tbh as it will very much depend where you sit (and the size of the stadium).

I made a efforts in the Nou Camp during a Champions League game using a 70-200L and a 10-20. I had no issues with getting the camera through security but I suspect the Spanish (as with most things) are more relaxed.

As expected, I didn't get many 'decent' shots owing to our seating position and the fact he stadium is massive.

[Simpo Two]

None, you're only spectating.





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