What lense and flash accessory would you suggest for a Canon Rebel XT for indoor sports shots?

I want to take better quality pictures with a better zoom and where I won't have so many blurry pictures. What lens do you suggest and what extra flash accessory can I use on the Rebel XT? Thanks.What lense and flash accessory would you suggest for a Canon Rebel XT for indoor sports shots?
A flash will be all but useless except for post-game pictures of the players.





For what you want you'll need the fastest zoom you can buy. A high ISO will also be needed if you want to stop action. Have your camera in Shutter Preferred Mode.





Indoor sports that are floodlit :





ISO 800


f2.8 @ 1/125





ISO 1600


f2.8 @ 1/250





ISO 3200


f2.8 @ 1/500





Yes, your images at 1600 and 3200 will be noisy but you can clean them up with a program like Noise Ninja.





Canon offers two - the EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM or the EF 70-200 f2.8L USM. Obviously, the one with IS (Image Stabilization) will help with possible camera movement. IS will not help with subject movement that requires a fast shutter speed.





Tamron also offers the SP AF70-200mm f2.8 Di LD (IF). You can read reviews of the Canon and Tamron lenses and decide which to buy.What lense and flash accessory would you suggest for a Canon Rebel XT for indoor sports shots?
If you can get close to the action (High School gym) then the 50mm f1.8 or 85mm f1.8 are perfect. If your talking College level or pro level you'll need to go to the 70-200 f2.8 as you won't be as close to the action.
Well I don't think flash would make for any better pictures as far as fast paced indoor sports goes. However a faster lens would do the trick. Depending on your budget I'd say the 50mm f/1.8 prime would do the trick. Otherwise if you've got more money get the 50mm f/1.4





a little too far away from them? Get the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 a bit sacrificing on how much light could come through, but it's the best you could get with a zoom lens. Otherwise, get the 85mm f/1.8 USM





all are great choices.
For close action sports such as near-court basketball action, consider a canon 70-200 F2.8L. It will cost you more than your body did, but it is a fantastic lens for many purposes. There are many many used units out there. Also consider high ISO settings. It may be grainy, but you will get the image.





For indoor sports, a monopod is also quite helpful. Once you get used to it, you will want to use it for everything.





If you have to go cheap, the 50mm f1.8 is an excellent lens and it generally get you the picture. You can always crop the image to get the subject isolation you want.

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