The only 2 lenses you need to film any sport

Not sure what to look for when buying a new lens for sports videography? Let me tell you which specs you should be looking at and reveal the two lenses I use all the time when filming sports.
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[@BeyondTheGame_E]

How many lenses do you currently own?

[@ToddDeSilva]

Kit, 18-105 F4 and 50mm 1.8

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@ToddDeSilva That's a good kit. I'm guessing a longer focal length like the 70-200mm will probably be your next purchase?

[@ToddDeSilva]

@@BeyondTheGame_E most likely…just have to save the Pennies 😜 that Tamron does look super tempting.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@ToddDeSilva It's really good. No stabilization though so you have to take that into consideration.

[@ToddDeSilva]

@@BeyondTheGame_E I can live with that. 😎

[@OnTheRadar23]

I use a Tamron 17-70 2.8 with a sony 70-350 for sports on an aps-c camera and you literally have everything highly recommend

[@jimmazing]

I shoot mostly indoor volleyball and I mostly use the Sony 70-200 GM so that I can get in really tight on the faces. However, I'd love to be able to go wider, so I'm hoping the new Tamron 35-150 will be my "one lens"

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yeah I haven’t tried it yet but it does look like a great option for sports, especially indoors.

[@40beretta1]

Volleyball is the game that my Videography / digital photo shooting is adventure is falling into. And I'm on a tight budget. Looking for a pre-owned Sony a640. What software (free) is best for editing...I've been looking into DeVinci

[@blindsight_music_]

now imagine the tamron 18-300

[@kowalskivideos6476]

That new tamron 35-150mm for sports is amazing btw. Love the video

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I hear great things but haven’t had a chance to use it yet.

[@kowalskivideos6476]

@@BeyondTheGame_E think you would switch pretty quickly it’s that good other than being super beefy. If you buy it use focus camera most other places didn’t have it available for months

[@ToddDeSilva]

I switched to Sony from Canon, while I don't regret that switch, I didn't really realize at the time how much Sony glass was...crazy. I just filmed something in a CrossFit gym with my 18-105 G F4 and for the most part it was more than enough.

[@mattyj2436]

Thinking more and more about joining team Sony myself. You've given me a lot to think about...

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Let me know if you have any questions.

[@OliverWiehe]

just found your channel and love it - great video! I use the tamron 28-75 and its fantastic - plan to buy the 75 -180 and your review is very helpful - thx for the advice and keep up the good work!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Welcome to the channel! I hope you’ll enjoy the rest of the content.

[@nerdy_jerks]

I appreciate your channel. You have some helpful content. I'm just getting started with videography so I have a lot to learn. I'm working with a Canon Rebel T7 to start, and I know just about everyone is going to tell me that I need to upgrade to a better camera for videos. I will, eventually; but right now I am working with what I have. I did manage to add a Tamron 28-75 and 70-200 to my arsenal, and I'll be shooting with both over the next few weeks.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Only upgrade if YOU need to. Otherwise, just keep going 💪🏽

[@by1538]

Hey this is my setup! The ZV-e10 and these two lenses. Not putting out content like you yet but at least I know it’s not the equipment, it’s just me :)

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Are you filming at all?

[@by1538]

@@BeyondTheGame_E just getting into it for filming my kids sports video. Learning tons from you!!

[@urbanharvestdfw]

Im on a budget and i just picked up a Nikon AF-S 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6G ED DX VR Camera Lens for my d3200 gonna use this for now to film my sons baseball games mainly his outfield catches do you think this will be sufficient to start with

[@urbanharvestdfw]

Im just shooting footage for ny sons recruiting package

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yes, definitely!

[@russccc6227]

Great video once again, very imformative.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@SwiperGuy]

I just bought a Sony A6400 and I'm going to primarily use it for shooting on the golf course. Would a 18-135 mm lens be enough?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

It depends what you mean by enough. Quality-wise it's enough if your expectations are realistic. Zoom-wise, it's the same thing. You won't be able to zoom-in on the green from the tee for example. Even on a par 3 or 4. But if you just want to film people swing from a reasonable distance, it's perfectly fine.

[@SwiperGuy]

@@BeyondTheGame_E That's all I'll really need it for. I'm just gathering shots of players not necesarily courses.

[@TorresinhoLFC]

I have the tamron 35-150 so realistically it's the ONE lens to do it all.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yeah I've never used it myself but I hear great things quality-wise. My only worry for sports is that 35mm might not always be wide enough indoors and 150mm might not be tight enough outdoors.

[@SidelinePlugs]

Great video, I'm still using the kit lens on my Sony camera for basketball games. I'm going to go with the tamron 28-75 and eventually get something like a 70-180

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Looking forward to seeing the results.

[@YungAntho]

you ever end up getting this lens?

[@SidelinePlugs]

@@YungAntho i got the 28-75 but now I'm using the tamron 35-150 F2.8

[@gallo.photography]

That’s so crazy I just bought the tamron 28-75 mm G2 lens before watching this haha!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Great minds think alike!

[@millervision4532]

Do you have any tips to counter not having the built in stabilization? I feel like my footage is so much shakier with this lens

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

My main advice would be to use a tripod or monopod. Otherwise, if you really want to stay handheld, it's all about practice.

[@adbuenaventura6553]

Up the shutter speed to compensate

[@jasongrace9599]

Thank you for the video! I really learned what I hoped to learn.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

That's really good to hear, thank you for the feedback!

[@40beretta1]

I know I'm late to this....photo, video shooting sports. I can't thank you enough for your advice

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Better late than never, welcome to the channel! 😊

[@matty-media]

These are my 2 favorite lenses as well, I also have the Tamron 150-500 for Motorsports

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Nice!

[@AnasAqabawy]

Your videos are really enjoyable for me, I'll keep thanking you :)

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

🙏🏽

[@thebacons5943]

Debating Sony 70-200 f4 or Tamron 70-180 f2.8 Is f4 going to provide enough light for something like a high school football game, played at night with stadium lights.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yes, especially if you have a full frame camera.

[@we.visuals]

Love the review man!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@richardvonschrenk]

Just wonder if the Sony 18-105 f4 would be any good to film my son who’s playing as a soccer goalkeeper ? Can it be used on night games? I was thinking pairing it with a Sont zv- e 10 as my first sports camera/lens combo. Thanks for posting so much great sport film content. Btw I’m in Melbourne. Cheers

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I miss Melbourne!! It's hard for me to answer your question though. It should be fine but it depends on the brightness of the lights during night games and how far you'll be from the goal.

[@richardvonschrenk]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Thanks for your answer, to follow it up a bit more. I usually film from back of the goals or from the sidelines close to the goal. Mostly it will be daytime and maybe a few nighttime. It’s more if you think the lens is fast enough? Cheers

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@richardvonschrenk Yes I think you'd be more than fine in these conditions with that lens.

[@twinrickel7647]

I day late, I have to view all the adds, you are an inspiration to me sir

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@NortheastRuns]

Very informative. I understand that the Tamron 70-180, even without an ibis camera, can have any shakes fixed by catalyst browse. Is it also possible to shoot photography on the Tamron 70-180 without a tripod or ibis camera? Will photos come out blurry especially at that 180mm?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

There’s more risk of having blurry photos because of the shake but you can definitely take sharp photos with it. All you need is 1 second of stability sat the right time.

[@dejanzaric9287]

Which lens would your recommend on sony zv-e10 for filming boxing/kickboxing videos in gym? Would appreciate your answer sir! Keep up the good work.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

The 28-75mm.

[@taz7173]

Thanks for the great video. I am waiting for the ZV E-10 to arrive. Main purpose will be to video my son's basketball games. Will the 24 to 75 Tamron lens be good enough if I record from center court (anywhere from a couple of rows up from the court to several rows up) or should I get the 70 to 180 Tamron lens? Your feedback is appreciated.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

It's hard to tell for sure, every venue is different. Sounds like you'll probably be in a few situations where the 28-70mm won't zoom as far as you want it to. But relying only on a 70-180mm lens on an APS-C camera is going to make it quite hard to film someone less than 10ft away from you. that's why I recommend getting both. If you choose one, you're automatically sacrificing something.

[@taz7173]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Thanks for the quick response. Do you use a Lens hood when you film basketball indoors & do you use an ND filter (UV filter)?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@taz7173 All these things (hood, ND & UV) are only useful outdoors because of the sun.

[@mikeybee456]

Great question. You helped me by asking it.

[@hungout7733]

What do you think about 35-150 replacing those 2?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I actually made a video about this exact question kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4GbZYF-mLd1ftk

[@NoraDoherty]

Would I need rods and lens support for the tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 on an fx 30 taking whole game outdoor footage from the center on a tripod?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

No support needed for this lens. It's not that heavy.

[@user-gm2gb7zx3j]

Great video as always! If I have a 70-200mm F2.8 on a Canon EOS R10 (crop sensor) do you recommend the 24-70 f2.8 or the 24-105mm f4 IS USM ii. The 24-70 is much more expensive, so I wasn't sure how critical it was to having f2.8 vs f4. Currently shooting primarily lacrosse and Wa looking for a wider angle lenses for warmups and pregame closer up. Let me know your thoughts and thank you!!!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

There's no wrong answer to this question honestly. It just depends what your priorities are. the F2.8 lens probably looks slightly better and will give you more cinematic blurry backgrounds as well as help you out in low light conditions. But since you film lacrosse (outdoors), low light is probably not an issue for you and filming at F4 is better to keep most of the action in focus. The F4 lens also comes with stabilization and a greater zoom range. So yeah, whatever is the thing that you want the most out of all that, just buy the lens that has it.

[@user-gm2gb7zx3j]

@@BeyondTheGame_E awesome, thank you!

[@DscooterShopMexico]

Thanks! Great content amigo

[@gbwalther3198]

Great. The Tamron 70-180 mm f2.8 outdoor sports. Okay, sounds worth a try. Are u also using it on a Sony FX30? If so, how has it been? 😎😎

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Well, the quality is the same. But the image is more cropped-in because of the cropped sensor.

[@OTEET5]

Hey, how important do you think image stabilisation is when filming sports handheld and at further focal lengths? I keep going back and forth in search for cameras and lenses that have stabilisation. Would I be fine if I shot on a camera that had built in stabilisation while using lenses that don't have stabilisation? And do you have an idea of what I would be like using a setup whether neither camera of lens were stabilised. Bare in mind I’m looking to shoot handheld.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Shooting handheld is a skill so, even with the right tools, some people are much better at it than others. Personally I can get away with having stabilization in camera and not in the lens but no stabilization at all would be a painful experience followed by a lot of stabilization in post-production.

[@affordablemediaproductions123]

These are the 2 lens that I use for basketball and football. Great video and I agree with your points.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Great minds think alike!

[@Jambamode]

Are they good for football?

[@guywalkerarmy]

Looking for a camera and lens setup to record my sons HS football games. Don’t wanna break the bank but want something to work well enough. Do you recommend anything?

[@affordablemediaproductions123]

@@guywalkerarmy What's your budget? Do you plan on shooting in daylight or at night?

[@theycallmeblake]

Considering the Zve10 with these 2 lenses for shooting football as well. Mostly outdoors in daylight directly from the sideline. But Would this also work well for night games?

[@graylinhammond8517]

Would like to film high school football from the stands? Help me please what Lense would I need? I have a canon M50

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

You'll need a lens that can reach at least 200mm. The lens also needs an EF-M mount or you can get a Canon EF lens with an EF-M adaptor.

[@lukevandome1911]

Hi, great video! I am wanting to get started filming Football (Soccer) videos and I am wanting to use the Sony ZV-E10 camera. I am on a budget and would like to know what lense you would recommend for this? Keep up the great videos!

[@lukevandome1911]

would it be 'Sony 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 E-Mount Lens SEL18200LE'?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@lukevandome1911 Yes, if you're looking for a budget all-rounder, that would be the one. But the image quality won't be as good as the lenses recommended in this video though.

[@lukevandome1911]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Yeah appreciate that man but I just don’t have the budget to stretch that far, only have around £1200-£1500 for the whole rig

[@swrveGaming]

What would be best for outdoors golf content ??

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I’ve never filmed golf but I would assume it would be the 70-180mm.

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

What f stop do you like to use? Presuming you use ND filters as well.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I’m usually anywhere between 2.8 and 4.

[@ingo.ionescu]

Hey everyone, I need a lens to film soccer games specifically (from a higher vantage point from stands). It would be useful to be able to film during day & nighttime and it would be outdoors. I have a sony a-6400. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

The longer lens in this video would be great for that.

[@ingo.ionescu]

@@BeyondTheGame_E thanks so much for the reply! I probably should have also mentioned that the lens I need would need to record games and have a wider field of view to see what's going on around 1/3 of the field at at a time for example. Not necessarily to zoom in on just one player in action. Hope this clears things up!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@ingo.ionescu it’s hard for me to know because it’s all about the distance between you and the field. 70-180mm should be fine but I can’t guarantee it.

[@mady.serechin]

@@ingo.ionescu I’m looking for the same set up as well. Going to be filming soccer from the stands. I’m curious what you ended up purchasing.

[@jeffaganda6624]

thanks

[@finattisimone]

As an all arounder, for a Sony ZV-E10 which is better between the Tamron 18-300 (722 €) or the Sony 18-200 (668 €)? Thanks

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I would go with the Tamron personally.

[@finattisimone]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Thank you. Keep up the good work 🙏

[@actionjackson6719]

Great video bro, any thoughts on the tamron 28-200 for filming for American football ?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I've never used it personally but I assume you would get similar results to what I mentioned in this video about the Canon 18-200mm. The main thing to take into account is the variable aperture.

[@actionjackson6719]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Gotcha, thank you for the fast response my man!

[@Josev-TV]

Are the tamaron lenses good for auto focus with Sony cameras? I want to switch to Sony but I’m nervous of buying glass that’s not the same as the camera

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yes the autofocus is great. The issues you are worried about only happen when you need an adaptor to fit a lens on your camera. But the Tamron lenses in the video come with a native Sony mount (E-mount).

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

How do you shoot video wide open if using the 180 rule? I find I must stop down to f/8-11 to avoid overexposing. Do you add an ND filter?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yes ND or VND filters are a must in my opinion if you’re filming outdoor sports. Unless, as you said, you’re happy to simply use a higher F-stop. But obviously this means a very wide depth of field, which has pros and cons.

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

@@BeyondTheGame_E thank you

[@856connect]

Hello, I am a new subscriber. I’ve watched about 15 of your videos and did some comparison research. I have not been able to make a clear decision. If budget is not an issue would you recommend the sigma 24-70 or the Tamron 28-75 mm to shoot live sports, ideally basketball? I am using a Sony A7SIII.

[@856connect]

And to add I will be on the baseline so I’ve decided I need a 20-70 because I already have a 18-105 and 35

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Purely based on the technical specs, the Sigma is better. But if you film a basketball game with the same camera and use both lenses, no one (even experts) would be able to tell the difference. The differences are way too small so you need to be taking photos or film an interview to potentially notice them. Which is why I went with the Tamron because it’s much cheaper.

[@856connect]

@@BeyondTheGame_E thank you sir!

[@williamautore1646]

Could I get away with using a 85mm for a while ?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Without a zoom, you’re going to be too close or too far in many situations.

[@passionateperlz]

Just wondering why did you switch from Canon to Sony?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

The full story is in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH6kooJniqqoaM0si=ZnOZ95nPnUtEqy81

[@passionateperlz]

Ooh I understand now! thanks! :)@@BeyondTheGame_E

[@blackcatooow]

is this enough for a full sized football field?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yes I have filmed professional soccer and rugby with the Tamron 70-180mm several times.

[@kreisaiela7803]

Can we use catalyst browse with these lenses? Camera ZV-E10

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

You can use Catalyst Browse with any lens.

[@kreisaiela7803]

@@BeyondTheGame_E And how with stabilization only with software can stabilaze video, tamron + ZV-E10?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@kreisaiela7803 Catalyst Browse is a computer software. You can use it to stabilize your footage on a computer after you're done filming. The lens has nothing to do with it. Here's a video about Catalyst Browse if that helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXnclWCqormShdU

[@kreisaiela7803]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Thank you!

[@showtime040820]

I have a Canon R7 what lens do you suggest?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Basically try to find similar lenses to the ones in this video (same zoom range and aperture) but with an RF mount (or EF if you use an adapter).

[@matn6616]

Wow the price difference with the Sony lenses is insane 🤯

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yes it is! Main reason I chose Tamron for sure.

[@maryskrudland1103]

Ridiculous 🤪

[@mattnolan3420]

Both Sony recommended cameras have been near impossible to get in the states for the last 6 months. Those that have some a price gouging.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yeah I know, it’s the same in most countries around the world unfortunately. Hopefully the wait is almost over.

[@mattnolan3420]

@@BeyondTheGame_E I went with a canon m6 mii and got the tamarin lens. I use your tips in your vids and the setup works pretty good for our local lacrosse club. Keep up the great work and thanks for the LUT pack!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

🙏🏽

[@JoATTech]

I've fallen into the false theory you need 70-200 to film or photograph basket ball game. Sure if you on the stands then it's true. But if you got access to the court, than 24-70 or 24-105 is much better.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I agree. Especially if you're filming in 4K. You can always zoom in a bit in post.

[@ONLYYTURBOO]

Can this lens be used for canon m50 ?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

These are Sony E mount lenses but Tamron makes similar lenses for Canon too. Although you will need an adaptor to use them on the M50.

[@ONLYYTURBOO]

@@BeyondTheGame_E yes I have the e mount , so what tamron lens should I go with for sports videography for my canon m50 ?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

​@@ONLYYTURBOO Like I said in the video, the quality in both lenses is exactly the same. So, the only thing that matters is which zoom range you are after.

[@Jambamode]

If I want to film American football with a a6400 would the 70-180 be like the Sony 70-200

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Pretty much yes. Except the Tamron doesn’t have internal stabilization.

[@Jambamode]

@@BeyondTheGame_E since I’m on a budget would it even matter much, since I could use that free Sony program for stabilization

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@Jambamode first of all, the Sony A6400 doesn’t have gyro data so you can’t use Catalyst browse to stabilize A6400 footage. But if you are filming with a tripod, it should be fine. It’s your handheld shots that are going to be very difficult.

[@Jambamode]

@@BeyondTheGame_E ok thanks for letting me know, does the a6500 have the gyro thing?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@Jambamode I don’t think it does.

[@nitablackwood6301]

Had the a7iii now use fujifilm with the 16-55 2.8 & 50-140 2.8

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

50 to 140mm, that's a great zoom range for an F2.8 lens! What made you switch from Sony to Fuji?

[@nitablackwood6301]

@@BeyondTheGame_E i just simply wasn’t into the Sony. The autofocus was amazing but fujis autofocus is fast enough to where I don’t miss many shots. Fuji is the best camera I’ve ever used.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Cool, I’ll have to try one some day.

[@theDanDeleon]

Danggg you switched to Sony? Makes sense. Canon is lagging when it comes to video features.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I wouldn't say that Canon is necessarily lagging but the features that I wanted in a new camera were much more affordable on the Sony side than with Canon.

[@theDanDeleon]

@@BeyondTheGame_E that’s fair. I’m still on my old Canon SL2. But I’m afraid to switch to Sony bc I love my sigma 30mm and 18-35. Will you be making a video about Sony Vs Canon?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I sort of did already in this video where I explain why I chose the Sony FX3 over the Canon C70 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH6kooJniqqoaM0

[@theDanDeleon]

@@BeyondTheGame_E I’ll add it to my Watch Later. Thanks!

[@geotid8275]

Whoever got that 3000 dollar Sony lens let me borrow it lol

[@ajad6969]

you forgot to say sport in slow motion, u only show slow motion sport, no real sport

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

This video is about lenses. The lens will have the exact same impact on your image whether you slow your footage down in post or not.

[@basketballcity135]

first

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

That was quick!

[@wallyflicks]

Would you suggest buying rf 100-400 for canon sports photography?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I know it is a popular lens for sports photography but I don't take photos myself and I've never used this lens.