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03/07/2006 03:23:46 PM · #1 |
| Is the IS worth the extra hundreds of dollars? |
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03/07/2006 03:24:21 PM · #2 |
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03/07/2006 03:24:28 PM · #3 |
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03/07/2006 03:30:52 PM · #4 |
| I had both - I now only have the IS version. A definite YES from me - no discussion! |
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03/07/2006 03:40:34 PM · #5 |
| The IS is just part of the improvements, but definitely worth it in my opinion. |
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03/07/2006 03:49:17 PM · #6 |
| yes, can always turn that mode off, but if it aint got it, ya can't add it later. |
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03/07/2006 04:21:41 PM · #7 |
I'll cast another vote for IS. There is another difference between these two versions, the IS verison has a circular aperture (curved blades) whereas, AFAIK, the non-IS version does not. Improved bokeh would be expected.
The only downside to IS is the appearance of IS-related effects in busy backgrounds that are slightly OOF, the "IS bokeh" effect. This is evidenced by diagonal "doubling" of OOF high-contrast edges and only appears when the IS system is very active, and certain background conditions are met (slightly OOF high-detail, high-contrast). IMO, it's not a big deal, and the benefits of IS greatly outweigh any negatives.
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03/07/2006 04:24:05 PM · #8 |
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03/07/2006 04:39:22 PM · #9 |
there has been countless threads on this.. all of which the majority vote yes.
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03/07/2006 04:43:17 PM · #10 |
| don't forget the weathersealing on the IS version. |
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