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 03/13/2007 04:39:36 PM · #1
Hey guys, I was wondering, I am interested in getting the Canon L series 70-200mm 2.8 lens. But I am wondering if I should get the IS of the NON-IS version. I need some advice where the extra 500bucks is worth it.

Thanks
Rich
 03/13/2007 04:42:29 PM · #2
You'll have a lot of trouble mounting it on the Fisher-Price camera, but I firmly believe that the IS version is worth it. When you look through the viewfinder and see the image actually stabilise before your very eyes when you half-press the shutter button, I imagine that you'll be sold on it, too.
 03/13/2007 04:45:07 PM · #3
No more issues then you Mounting it to the SiPix Blink..... LMAO
 03/13/2007 04:46:31 PM · #4
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
No more issues then you Mounting it to the SiPix Blink..... LMAO


That was a subtle blend of animal cunning, extreme violence and industrial adhesives.
 03/13/2007 05:04:00 PM · #5
Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:
Hey guys, I was wondering, I am interested in getting the Canon L series 70-200mm 2.8 lens. But I am wondering if I should get the IS of the NON-IS version. I need some advice where the extra 500bucks is worth it.

Thanks
Rich


What are you going to be using the lens for is the question that needs answered before you can be given a good answer.

MattO
 03/13/2007 05:16:11 PM · #6
Get the IS because even if you don't use it today you will wish you had it some day.
 03/13/2007 05:21:18 PM · #7
Another vote for the IS, I recently got the 70-300 F4-5.6 IS and cant get enough of it, simply awesome.

-dave
 03/13/2007 05:28:08 PM · #8
Yet another vote for the IS version. The 70-200 f/2.8L, $1150... adding IS, $500... shooting handheld at 200mm, 1/30s and getting sharp results, priceless.
 03/13/2007 05:31:16 PM · #9
Originally posted by MattO:

What are you going to be using the lens for is the question that needs answered before you can be given a good answer.

MattO


Agree with MattO on this one... but if you shoot anything that moves - IS Mode 2 (horizontal panning) is worth it alone. :O)

just my 2c.
 03/13/2007 05:32:40 PM · #10
Try this, go down to your local photo store ask to try the IS lens there, zoom out to 200mm with the IS off and try to focus on something, then turn the IS on while looking through the view finder. If that dont convince you...

-dave
 03/13/2007 05:35:01 PM · #11
Here's another vote for the IS version. Yeah, a bit pricey, but the sting will wear off as you start using it. :-)
 03/13/2007 05:37:42 PM · #12
Alright, if you can afford the IS version I'd say go for it. If it was me, and that was my whole budget, i might get the non-IS and a wide lens, as I see you don't have one listed :-)
 03/13/2007 05:43:29 PM · #13
I'm going to play devils advocate on this. Because I'm going to say get the Non-IS version. If your going to be using the lens in a situation where you need slow shutter speeds and IS then you may as well get the 70-200F4LIS version. Personally I chose the non IS version because I shoot sports and the added weight of an IS version plus all the things that can go wrong inside it arent worth it. I've had the non IS version about 7 months and I can honestly say I wish I had IS a total of 1 time. That one time for me isnt worth $500 USD.

MattO
 03/13/2007 05:55:51 PM · #14
I have had both at some point ( I own the IS, rented the non-IS) and will say that the non-IS did seem slightly sharper, something to do with a lower number of elements inside. BUT, as has been said, once you see that view stop wobbling when half-holding the shutter button, you know where that extra $500 went.. 1/60 at 200mm hand held? no problem..
 03/13/2007 05:58:56 PM · #15
Originally posted by MattO:
I'm going to play devils advocate on this. Because I'm going to say get the Non-IS version. If your going to be using the lens in a situation where you need slow shutter speeds and IS then you may as well get the 70-200F4LIS version. Personally I chose the non IS version because I shoot sports and the added weight of an IS version plus all the things that can go wrong inside it arent worth it. I've had the non IS version about 7 months and I can honestly say I wish I had IS a total of 1 time. That one time for me isnt worth $500 USD.

MattO


if you wanted IS id go for the f/4
 03/13/2007 06:03:54 PM · #16
Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:
Hey guys, I was wondering, I am interested in getting the Canon L series 70-200mm 2.8 lens. But I am wondering if I should get the IS of the NON-IS version. I need some advice where the extra 500bucks is worth it.

Thanks
Rich


At the end of the day its up to you ;)As was mentioned earlier, why not try the f/4? I loved that lens and if I'm honest miss how light it was (it did go to a good home though). I upgraded to the 2.8IS and love it to bits. If money/weight isn't an problem then, well ;)
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