Spotting locations at YSSY and camera lenses

[Maikha Ly]

Hi all

It has been quite a while since I've spent time along the fence at YSSY, and while I'm back in Sydney, am hoping to get back into it and get back into photographing some heavy metal. I'm hoping if I could get some advice about the two items in my subject.

Are there any particularly good locations to photograph traffic taking off, relative to the runway they're assigned on. I've tried finding the page listings of these locations through a Google search, but have been unsuccessful.

Also, I'm looking to get a zoom lens for my Canon 400D. I've survived the past two years with just a kit 18-55mm lens but looking to get either just a cheapy 75-300mm zoom lens (Which I've seen for $100), or a much fancier Sigma 18-210mm lens, which would suit me for other photographic applications of mine.


Any advice is greatly appreciated. And may I wish you all a Merry Christmas


Cheers
Maikha