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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 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.
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM
 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.
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 10/14/2005 10:48:22 PM · #3
yes -- I have it, it rocks
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 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.
Pentax K10D
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF
 10/14/2005 11:08:02 PM · #5
Sometimes you don't have the tripod with you. Nuff said.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 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
Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
 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


That's 1/6 ??? Friggin incredible.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 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.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 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
SiPix Blink
 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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