Archive 2009 · IS or not IS

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p.1 #1 · IS or not IS

for the purpose of taking pictures of RC (radio control) cars would a lens with IS be better than one without it?
Those are very fast little cars, I always use the camera handheld with no tripod with speeds like 1/1000.
I'm considering buying a EF 70-200mm f/4L USM, questions is IS or not IS?

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thanks in advance
Nuno

Nov 14, 2009 at 08:47 PM

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p.1 #2 · IS or not IS

doesnt matter for sports.

if you are planning on panning then get the IS

Nov 14, 2009 at 08:58 PM

Craig Yannuzzi
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p.1 #3 · IS or not IS

The IS won't help with moving objects but a SS of 1/1000 will.

If RC cars will be the only use for the 70-200 you won't need the IS.

IS is always nice to have on board though so if $$ are not a concern I'd say go for it.

The 70-200 f/4 IS is a VERY good lens.

But I guess you already know that

Nov 14, 2009 at 08:59 PM

Craig Yannuzzi
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p.1 #4 · IS or not IS

DannWunderlich wrote:
doesnt matter for sports.

if you are planning on panning then get the IS

missed it by that much.......

Nov 14, 2009 at 08:59 PM

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p.1 #5 · IS or not IS

Hi,

Thanks for your responses, it's a difference of 400�/600USD

Image quality is about the same in both lenses?

Nuno

Nov 15, 2009 at 05:18 AM

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p.1 #6 · IS or not IS

DannWunderlich wrote:
doesnt matter for sports.

if you are planning on panning then get the IS

I was told by many of my motorcycle racing reporter friends to turn of the IS when you do panning. Especial if you are shooting with a slight tilt of the camera to get some different angles. I just wonder where you are coming from with your statement.

i personally dont have a IS lenses so i am also just curious about the whole IS myth ( if i can say that) on panning. thanks

Nov 15, 2009 at 06:57 AM

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p.1 #7 · IS or not IS

agreed on IS not working well with panning, I shoot motorsports, with a lens with IS, and turn it off completely, even in Mode 2 it does not play well with my shooting style. Its nice to have for those times when you are not panning, and I do use it then, and when not shooting motorsports. if you can afford the extra $$, then by all means, have it for those times when you need it.

Nov 16, 2009 at 11:34 AM

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p.1 #8 · IS or not IS

thanks for the replies, I ordered the non IS version.
If I feel the need for IS I can always sell it and buy another one in the future

Nov 16, 2009 at 11:39 AM


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