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10/06/2005 08:42:44 PM · #1 |
Is the IS worth $550 extra ?
I am planning to use this mostly in low light conditions, possibly for dance performances, live music.
any suggestions ?
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10/06/2005 08:51:39 PM · #2 |
FWIW that is next on my post alimony wish list. I think IS is a big benefit.
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10/06/2005 09:01:56 PM · #3 |
| there are about 50+ threads that has the same question here.. and the answer is the same in all of them, if you can afford it, get it, this is the one thing you will never regret :) |
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10/06/2005 09:02:00 PM · #4 |
| The IS is only part of it. It's a totally redesigned lens. Get it, you won't regret it. |
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10/06/2005 10:44:36 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by gaurawa:
Is the IS worth $550 extra ?
I am planning to use this mostly in low light conditions, possibly for dance performances, live music.
any suggestions ? |
Well worth it, weather sealing, circular aperture blades, amazing bokeh and low shutter speed hand-holdability. Won't help you to freeze motion though, for this you need a fast shutter speed.
Message edited by author 2005-10-06 22:45:09.
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10/06/2005 10:49:02 PM · #6 |
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10/06/2005 11:45:02 PM · #7 |
YES
I've shot live dance performances with a borrowed one, and it is well worth the money. Even in funky low light stuff, you will still get nice stuff.
Highly recommend it
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10/06/2005 11:53:45 PM · #8 |
...of coarse if you don't want IS, I can sell you my non version so I can go buy the IS version. ;o)
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10/07/2005 01:22:14 AM · #9 |
I have it
I love it
I REALLY love it
I would part with my dog before I parted with this lens (sorry chance-a-roo)
I dont know anyone who has it that has buyers remorse.
IS will help it be a much more versatile lens which means you may end up saving money in lenses in the long run.
It won't do everything, but it does an awful lot. |
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10/07/2005 01:29:18 AM · #10 |
For low light shooting, yes. I've the IS version and I'm glad I opted for it.
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10/07/2005 01:59:12 AM · #11 |
I am SO wanting this lens.
Do I understand the Fstop correctly - it is fixed at 2.8 from 70-200?
How does that affect the DoF for the wider shots?
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10/07/2005 02:19:17 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by autumncat:
I am SO wanting this lens.
Do I understand the Fstop correctly - it is fixed at 2.8 from 70-200?
How does that affect the DoF for the wider shots? |
The widest aperture is f/2.8 and the smallest is f/32, fixed aperture refers to its widest opening throughout the zoom range.
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10/07/2005 02:25:28 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
The widest aperture is f/2.8 and the smallest is f/32, fixed aperture refers to its widest opening throughout the zoom range. |
So, even at 200 the 2.8 is "available"? I assume this is why only the 2.8 is referred to when listing this lens - as opposed to the kit lens showing a range of f/3.5-5.6.
The kit lens I have now (the only lens I have currently) only allows for a f5.6 at the closest focal length (which sucks mightily).
Message edited by author 2005-10-07 02:27:27.
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10/07/2005 02:27:46 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by autumncat:
I am SO wanting this lens.
Do I understand the Fstop correctly - it is fixed at 2.8 from 70-200?
How does that affect the DoF for the wider shots? |
F/stop is a ratio between physical diameter of the aperture and focal length of the lens. F/2.8 at 70mm = 25mm aperture. A 25mm aperture on a 200mm lens = f/8. F/2.8 at 200mm = 71.4mm aperture. That's a BIG opening. To have constant f/2.8 on a lens with that range of zoom requires a LOT of expensive glass and a large-diameter lens barrel.
I have the 70-200mm f/4L, and it is significantly smaller and lighter than the f/2.8 version, though still fairly hefty.
Anyway, lenses with fixed maximum aperture throughout the zoom range are larger, heavier, and more expensive than the same range of zoom with a variable aperture; it's a tradeoff.
Robt.
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10/07/2005 02:28:17 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by autumncat:
Originally posted by doctornick:
The widest aperture is f/2.8 and the smallest is f/32, fixed aperture refers to its widest opening throughout the zoom range. |
So, even at 200 the 2.8 is "available"? I assume this is why only the 2.8 is referred to when listing this lens - as opposed to the kit lens showing a range of f/3.5-5.6.
The kit lens I have now (the only lens I have currently) only allows for a f5.6 at the closest focal length (which sucks mightily). |
Correct. See above.
R.
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10/07/2005 02:42:18 AM · #16 |
wow so many recommendations for the IS lens :)
thanks guys, I should order the IS version soon !! |
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