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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 09/21/2007 04:13:44 PM · #1
Is the extra money worth the 2.8?
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM
 09/21/2007 04:18:42 PM · #2
Depends really. I recently got the 2.8 without IS. It is an awesome lens. I had a Canon 70-300 IS lens and found that I had very little use for the IS and the lens didnt last long because they are plastic. You can't use the IS when mounted on a tripod or when panning, so felt there was no point as I shoot mainly horses.

I picked my 2.8 up at KEH.com for $999 second hand.

SiPix Blink
 09/21/2007 04:23:25 PM · #3
I'm given to believe that the IS on the 70-200 lenses does not need to be switched off when the camera is mounted on a tripod, although it hardly adds anything to the picture quality in that instance, it has to be said and I further believe that the IS system will aid with panning in mode 2 setting.
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM
 09/21/2007 04:27:18 PM · #4
KEH f2.8 and f4

I have used these guys many many times and have never had a problem with them. Bought my 20D, my Metz ct60-4, other lenses and batteries etc,. You will see their prices are great.
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