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10/14/2005 10:05:41 PM · #1 |
| I am looking to buy a canon 70-200 f/2.8L USM lens. I am curious if it worth the extra $500 to go with the IS version. If I am using a tripod or freehand faster than 1/60 will it even really make a difference? Thanks. |
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10/14/2005 10:09:22 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by angela6571:
I am looking to buy a canon 70-200 f/2.8L USM lens. I am curious if it worth the extra $500 to go with the IS version. If I am using a tripod or freehand faster than 1/60 will it even really make a difference? Thanks. |
If you can afford it, go for it. Should make the difference between "to tripod or not to tripod" in a lot of instances.
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10/14/2005 10:48:22 PM · #3 |
| yes -- I have it, it rocks |
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10/14/2005 10:52:42 PM · #4 |
| I asked the same question 2 weeks back and I got positive feedback for the IS version. |
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10/14/2005 11:08:02 PM · #5 |
| Sometimes you don't have the tripod with you. Nuff said. |
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10/15/2005 09:40:24 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by gaurawa:
I asked the same question 2 weeks back and I got positive feedback for the IS version. |
..and I got the lens today
here's a test shot taken at 135mm indoors at 1/6sec handheld IS on and it isn't blurred :)
I am going to shoot a dance event tonight, let's see how it comes out
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10/15/2005 10:18:57 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by gaurawa:
Originally posted by gaurawa:
I asked the same question 2 weeks back and I got positive feedback for the IS version. |
..and I got the lens today
here's a test shot taken at 135mm indoors at 1/6sec handheld IS on and it isn't blurred :)
I am going to shoot a dance event tonight, let's see how it comes out
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That's 1/6 ??? Friggin incredible.
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10/16/2005 12:41:51 AM · #8 |
| Wow, that is amazing. I guess I will have to pay the extra $500 then. Thanks for the advice and great picture. |
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10/16/2005 12:54:42 AM · #9 |
Absolutely worth it! Not to mention the circular aperture blades that make for a more pleasant Bokeh.
 1/20 at 200mm
 1/40 at 200mm
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10/16/2005 04:31:11 AM · #10 |
The IS version is also the only one of the 70-200 L lenses that is weather sealed, if that makes any difference.
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