5DMkII is on pre-order (I will not be disappointed coming from a 10D ), and I am now looking at good glass to manage the wait.

The new 5D's High-ISO performance means higher shutter speed, and sounds like a good deal to me: very nice non-IS lenses can be found at a bargain (well, relatively speaking). With my limited budget, 300/4L comes to mind. Plus the IS version was suposedly not as good as the non-IS one. If I had to buy a 70-200 again, I would probably save $500 and get the non-IS version.

Am I missing something? Would you buy an IS lens anymore?

Why limit your creativity to high shutter speed ? I sometimes shoot at 1/3sec and IS comes in handy.

slee915 wrote:
Why limit your creativity to high shutter speed ? I sometimes shoot at 1/3sec and IS comes in handy.

Don't get me wrong, I like IS and use it on 3 of my lenses. There were numerous threads about the value of IS, and that's really not my point here.

That said, the 5DMkII's high-ISO sensor might give a second life to non-IS lenses: by cranking the ISO up, you could arguably reach the shutter speed a long lens and 21MP command. That's why I am considering the 300/4L (actually the 300/2.8L as well )

Just wondered if I was the only "future" 5DMkII owner in the market for older great tele glass. Spending $3k+ for a lens sounds fun, but you can do it a limited number of times before it gets annoying ...

IS doesnt just help in achieving a good shot at a slow shutter speed when static. Just think about panning shots - they are far easier to get right with IS. Also if you are into aircraft you sometimes need slow shutter speeds for propellor blades to look good...

High ISO + 3-4 stop IS !!! Nice!

AlexTokyo wrote:
That said, the 5DMkII's high-ISO sensor might give a second life to non-IS lenses: by cranking the ISO up, you could arguably reach the shutter speed a long lens and 21MP command. That's why I am considering the 300/4L (actually the 300/2.8L as well )

If your idea is REALLY THAT GOOD, don't you think the owners of these lenses will realize this also, and keep their equipment...

designguy wrote:
AlexTokyo wrote:
That said, the 5DMkII's high-ISO sensor might give a second life to non-IS lenses: by cranking the ISO up, you could arguably reach the shutter speed a long lens and 21MP command. That's why I am considering the 300/4L (actually the 300/2.8L as well )

If your idea is REALLY THAT GOOD, don't you think the owners of these lenses will realize this also, and keep their equipment...

So, your point is?