- 400mm f/2.8 lens
- 70-200mm f/2.8 lens
- 24-70mm f/2.8 (or a 50mm f/1.2) lens
- 16-35mm f/2.8 (or a 24mm f/1.4) lens
- A monopod
- Kneepads
The Olympics are in full swing over in Sochi, Russia, and plenty of people are paying rapt attention to the events. Journalists and television stations from around the world have converged on the city, often turning up stories that have little to do with the athletics and more to do with Sochi not quite being ready for the big time. However, events like the Olympics are where some sports photographers make their names known. One such photographer is Adam Pretty from Australia. His advice includes the usual -- don't follow the crowd, try to get the best shot, don't be afraid to trek out far in order to get a unique image, know your gear, etc -- however, his gear list for would-be Olympics photographers is rather interesting. Pretty suggests the following: