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 08/31/2007 11:54:12 AM · #26
One thing no one mentioned is that at the long end (i.e. 200mm) the image in the viewfinder moves quite a bit handheld, and composition might not be what you want when you press the shutter, IS helps stabilise the image you see in the viewfinder hence helps you get the composition YOU want more consistently.
 08/31/2007 01:45:40 PM · #27
For me all my lenses have IS, and I simply don't want to buy anything that doesn't have it. This is especially true for my 70-300 IS, because you can see a SUBSTANTIAL difference when the IS kicks in for that lens. I show it to my friends all the time and they are really surprised. Its really nice for being able to identify things at long range. I have personally been able to identify things through the camera using my naked eye better with the IS than I have with a pair of binoculars that have basically the same magnification.
 08/31/2007 01:59:11 PM · #28
I have 2 lense with IS and I wish I never spent the extra on the IS. I have the lens you are looking to get without IS and I dont miss it at all.
 08/31/2007 02:00:37 PM · #29
Originally posted by ExcaliburVT:
I have personally been able to identify things through the camera using my naked eye better with the IS than I have with a pair of binoculars that have basically the same magnification.


Canon have you covered
 08/31/2007 02:11:47 PM · #30
I have the 70-200 f/2.8 with the IS, so far I havent even used it... I was actually thinking of selling it and getting the non IS version and buying another lens with the x-tra cash.


08/31/2007 05:18:35 PM · #31
Now I'm more confused than ever. HEHE
 08/31/2007 05:36:20 PM · #32


All taken with the 70-200mm f/2.8L non-IS through glass, indoors at the zoo. If it were my decision, I'd get the non-IS and kick the ISO up a notch or two to get that shutter speed. High ISO performance is one of the main reasons why you got a dSLR after all right?

09/01/2007 01:06:00 AM · #33
Originally posted by doctornick:
One thing no one mentioned is that at the long end (i.e. 200mm) the image in the viewfinder moves quite a bit handheld, and composition might not be what you want when you press the shutter, IS helps stabilise the image you see in the viewfinder hence helps you get the composition YOU want more consistently.


Ya know, that's my biggest reason for using IS. I use IS even when I'm outdoors in bright sunlight. It's not so that I can shoot at a slower shutter speed. It's so that I can steady my own hand and, as you said, get the composition I want.

09/01/2007 01:09:50 AM · #34
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
If it were my decision, I'd get the non-IS and kick the ISO up a notch or two to get that shutter speed. High ISO performance is one of the main reasons why you got a dSLR after all right?


If I was presented with a choice of the same shot, one with more noise and one with no noise I would go the route of no noise in most situations. I agree high performance iso is great, but if you don't have to use it you're ahead of the game imo.

09/01/2007 11:59:23 AM · #35
Originally posted by routerguy666:
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
If it were my decision, I'd get the non-IS and kick the ISO up a notch or two to get that shutter speed. High ISO performance is one of the main reasons why you got a dSLR after all right?


If I was presented with a choice of the same shot, one with more noise and one with no noise I would go the route of no noise in most situations. I agree high performance iso is great, but if you don't have to use it you're ahead of the game imo.


No no, I agree completely that no noise (or very little) would be ideal but is that worth $600-700 to you? It's not to me. A couple quick passes of Neat Image or Noise Ninja and everything should be acceptable.
 09/02/2007 11:55:45 AM · #36
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
Originally posted by routerguy666:
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
If it were my decision, I'd get the non-IS and kick the ISO up a notch or two to get that shutter speed. High ISO performance is one of the main reasons why you got a dSLR after all right?


If I was presented with a choice of the same shot, one with more noise and one with no noise I would go the route of no noise in most situations. I agree high performance iso is great, but if you don't have to use it you're ahead of the game imo.


No no, I agree completely that no noise (or very little) would be ideal but is that worth $600-700 to you? It's not to me. A couple quick passes of Neat Image or Noise Ninja and everything should be acceptable.


well...
as a hobbyist it can be hard to justify teh extra cost - it is just cost. You have the time to PP for noise and don't shoot as much as a working pro (generally speaking)
If you're a working pro it's easier to justify the expense of IS - lenses make money and PP time eats money. Over a year or two the cost if IS is not all that much.

Philosophically speaking, if you're gonna spend the money on an L lens it's because image quality means something to you, so why compromise that with higher ISO/more noise?
Also, yes you can push teh ISO up a bit...but there is a limit to that, and then what? IS gives you 3 stops more (4 on the newest lenses!). Perhaps you never shoot in such dark places..i do it weekly...I want 2.0 primes with IS!
 09/02/2007 12:48:51 PM · #37
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
well...
as a hobbyist it can be hard to justify teh extra cost - it is just cost. You have the time to PP for noise and don't shoot as much as a working pro (generally speaking)
If you're a working pro it's easier to justify the expense of IS - lenses make money and PP time eats money. Over a year or two the cost if IS is not all that much.

Philosophically speaking, if you're gonna spend the money on an L lens it's because image quality means something to you, so why compromise that with higher ISO/more noise?
Also, yes you can push teh ISO up a bit...but there is a limit to that, and then what? IS gives you 3 stops more (4 on the newest lenses!). Perhaps you never shoot in such dark places..i do it weekly...I want 2.0 primes with IS!


Well the way I see it, and I'm sure many will see it differently, is that if you have to ask if you need it you probably don't. You know what you do and you know that you need it and that's why you could justify the expense to get it. As you said, as a hobbyist it would be hard to justify the cost of a $600 IS system when that in itself could almost buy you ANOTHER L lens. So even if the OP could afford it, if she doesn't shoot in dark places regularly or doesn't really need it...I would just save the cash and put it somewhere else.
 09/02/2007 02:03:19 PM · #38
I have IS on 2 lenses and it's turned off most of the time.
 09/02/2007 02:19:51 PM · #39
Goofy thread.

I don't drive in creek beds every day but I still bought a 4x4 and the four wheel drive has its use from time to time.

I don't shoot in caves every day, but when I forgot my tripod yesterday and was 50 miles from home, I was sure glad I had IS on the lens.

If you have the money, just buy it.
 09/11/2007 12:50:48 AM · #40
I just ordered the 70-200 F2.8 with IS. The problem is, photography is just hobby for me and I really can't justify spending the amount of money I just dropped. I think I'll go throw up now then hit the streets to pay for the beast. JK

Hopefully I'll feel better in the morning or when I get the beauty in my little hands.

A
 09/11/2007 01:01:34 AM · #41
It's only money. It's only money. It's only money. It's only money.

Congrats, you'll love it! :-)
 09/11/2007 02:11:28 AM · #42
Originally posted by Gordon:
occasionally I see people perplexed that their IS doesn't help them shoot weddings by candlelight :)

the IS still works in this situation - try shooting the wedding cake by candlelight with and without IS and you'll know what i'm talking about ;)
 09/11/2007 02:32:42 AM · #43
Originally posted by pearlseyes:
I just ordered the 70-200 F2.8 with IS.

IS isn't very effective against shaking head. :)

No regrets, Alecia - enjoy it.
 09/11/2007 02:44:54 AM · #44
Originally posted by pearlseyes:
I just ordered the 70-200 F2.8 with IS. The problem is, photography is just hobby for me and I really can't justify spending the amount of money I just dropped. I think I'll go throw up now then hit the streets to pay for the beast. JK

Hopefully I'll feel better in the morning or when I get the beauty in my little hands.

A




Congrats! You will not regret it!


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