Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The 70-200mm f/2.8 has long been either the primary lens people use to shoot football under lights either alone, or as a companion to the 300mm or 400mm f/2.8 lenses. But some easy tests showed me the 135mm f/1.8 prime lens might be better on multiple levels.
Even when shooting all the way across the end-zone, the 135 wide open blows the background out of focus more than the 200mm f/2.8 look. Because it's a prime, there is less to think about for long pass plays that come towards the shooter too--less to think about equals point and shoot. This is good for my ADD sensibilities as less to do in a short fraction of time increases my chances for success. Add in the 135's AF speed and a little Pre-capture magic (.01) from the A9III's and you can get an old guy to perform without a blue pill. PLEASE consider buying through my affiliate links where I get a little piece of the action:
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