Chris78cpr From United Kingdom, joined Feb 2004, 2813 posts, RR: 52 Reply 1, posted (8 years 5 months 1 week 2 hours ago) and read 1929 times:
Yes it does work, i talk for canon's IS!
However it only works in the right situation! For aviation i do not find it that usefull, as long as my shutter speed is good enough then i leave it off.
I mainly find it helpfull when i shoot wildlife or candid shots in lower light, forests/city streets, etc!
Chris
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Il76 From Netherlands, joined Jan 2004, 2235 posts, RR: 51 Reply 2, posted (8 years 5 months 1 week 1 hour ago) and read 1916 times:
Mine (on the Canon 100-400L) is always on. I think it's fantastic!
You may have noticed that more and more Canon lenses get IS on them, so obviously there is a market for it. Definitely not a gimmick.
Eduard
ChrisH From Sweden, joined Jul 2004, 1136 posts, RR: 18 Reply 4, posted (8 years 5 months 1 week ago) and read 1882 times:
I use the 70-200 VR. Its useful in low light and for 3/4 shots and such, but when there's lots of quick movement, like panning at an airshow, its best to leave it off. I find pics often end up off-center with VR on in that situation, it sort of drags the lens behind a bit.
It is very useful for panning in only one axis and such, coupled with a monopod for instance.
Bigphilnyc From United States of America, joined Jan 2002, 4073 posts, RR: 56 Reply 6, posted (8 years 5 months 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 1857 times:
When you're are reaching out to 400mm, the IS and VR help is VITAL. Any slight shake at that distance can mess you up and I find them to be extra helpful.
Kereru From New Zealand, joined Jun 2003, 873 posts, RR: 50 Reply 7, posted (8 years 5 months 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 1828 times:
I have the 70-200mm VR and at slow shutter speeds and long focal lengths it is excellent. I like to take prop aircraft in motion using slow shutter speeds to capture the sense of speed and create a nice blur effect.
Fiveholer From United States of America, joined Jun 1999, 1009 posts, RR: 12 Reply 8, posted (8 years 5 months 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 1797 times:
I also have the Canon 100-400L IS and absolutely love the IS! The day it came it was almost dark but I had to try it, took it outside...aimed it at a sign on a trash rolloff across the street at a building site, 400mm @ 1/30th handheld, sharp as could be, I was sold! It's definately a must have at long focal lengths.
Siggi757 From Iceland, joined Oct 2001, 123 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (8 years 5 months 6 days 15 hours ago) and read 1748 times:
It is great. I have the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS and it is phenomenal.
I used to have the non-IS version of this lens but traded up about a year ago. I've never looked back. If you can afford it IS is a very nice option.
Just remember that the IS does not freeze the subject...slow shutterspeed is no good for fast moving subjects
Andrewuber From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 2528 posts, RR: 44 Reply 11, posted (8 years 5 months 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 1718 times:
Bryan-
If you are in Dubai, there is a GREAT Canon store in Deira... I can't recall exactly where it is, but I know it's not far from Bank street. I have done business there several times, and got great deals (of course, my cousin speaks Hindi and made them give me a better price lol).
Check them out!
Drew
OH yeah - I almost forgot - DEFINATELY go for the IS version! I have the 75-300 IS USM, it's a fantastic lens!
Syncmaster From United States of America, joined Jul 2002, 1983 posts, RR: 14 Reply 12, posted (8 years 5 months 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 1717 times:
I'll be able to give you a good indication, I'm picking up my 75-300 IS today, upgrading from a 100-300 Canon non-IS..I'll be taking it to the airport right after, weather should be ok for pics, not great, but I'm used to it. I'll give you a full update when I get back.
Speedbird128 From Germany, joined Oct 2003, 1136 posts, RR: 2 Reply 14, posted (8 years 5 months 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 1687 times:
Hi guys, thanks for the pics - seems the extra money is worth it.
Drew - I live in Abu Dhabi, and here they want 10900 dirhams (almost US$3000) for a 70-200 EF 2.8L. Good lense, but they are tryhing to rip me off- nearly a US$1000 more than in the US. I will try find that shop in Deira.
Glennstewart From Australia, joined Jun 2003, 1124 posts, RR: 56 Reply 15, posted (8 years 5 months 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 1688 times:
Hi,
I was spolied early on in my DSLR usage. My first lens was the Canon 75-300 f4-5.6 IS lens, and although the focus wasn't very fast, IS was amazing. This was the first lens Canon implemented the IS with.
After using other non 75-300's, I wouldn't have swapped them in a second. I was left quite shocked when using the Sigma 50-500. Without IS, it's an absolute nightmare to use. IS is fantastic for the greater focal lengths.
After using the Canon 100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS and the Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS, I couldn't help but go for the superior of the two. By far, hands down... the best zoom I've ever laid my hands on! The Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS has been shown in tests to allow 1/8th handheld 200mm shots (i.e. 3 f-stop saving => 1/60).
This lens allowed me to recently take a Gulf Air shot at night, 400ISO and still manage to have a still perfectly acceptable handheld shot (the aircraft was moving). The only better quality would have come from keeping the aircraft still and using a tripod (yeah, right). So IS saved me here.
I highly recommend paying double in order to get IS!!!!!!
Glenn
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