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 03/26/2006 11:38:19 AM · #1
Sorry if this has been answered before but after falling in love with L glass following my purchase of the Canon 135mm F2 L USM I have decided to get another. Problem being I've read a few reviews saying the non-IS version of the 70-200mm 2.8 USM L is sharper than the IS version ? Budget isnt a factor, but obviously I dont want to shell out extra cash for a lense that isnt as sharp. Feedback from any owners appreciated.
Thanks in advance !
- David
 03/26/2006 01:15:57 PM · #2
Originally posted by David Newland:
Sorry if this has been answered before but after falling in love with L glass following my purchase of the Canon 135mm F2 L USM I have decided to get another. Problem being I've read a few reviews saying the non-IS version of the 70-200mm 2.8 USM L is sharper than the IS version ? Budget isnt a factor, but obviously I dont want to shell out extra cash for a lense that isnt as sharp. Feedback from any owners appreciated.
Thanks in advance !
- David


The IS has a redesigned aperture resluting in slightly better bokeh. Add that with IS and it's worht the difference in price.
 03/26/2006 01:58:26 PM · #3
Many thanks.
 03/26/2006 03:05:59 PM · #4
Originally posted by David Newland:
...I've read a few reviews saying the non-IS version of the 70-200mm 2.8 USM L is sharper than the IS version ? Budget isnt a factor, but obviously I dont want to shell out extra cash for a lense that isnt as sharp...


I've opted for the non-IS for this reason and because IS introduces another level of complexity. After having gone through three (3) 100-400L IS lenses due to IS repairs (error 99), I felt I didn't want to pay extra for such a possibility.

Even though the non-IS is sharper, you'll likely end up using a higher shutter speed to freeze wildlife/action shots. I've found IS will encourage slower speeds, which is sometimes desirable (more dynamic/less static).

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