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Canon70-200mm f2.8 IS or Non IS Dilemma
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Please can someone give me their opinion…its wrecking my head:)
As many of you know, the IS version is alot more expensive. A price I cannot reach…is it foolish to forget about the IS version altogether and opt for the non IS even though it will be for shooting portraits/wedding and not sports..OR will I regret it?
I have used IS & non IS lenses & don’t find IS to be a great advantage if you can normally hold a lens steady. The use of IS is not recommended when using a tripod as it may introduce shake into your shots. Also non IS lenses tend to be a bit lighter and are usually easier to hold steady. A good shooting technique & plenty of practice is probably best
I am using the 70-200 f.2.8 IS for sports photography at the moment and its a heavy beast…great lens, pin sharp
and a great portrait lens but I find the IS really great because I used the 70-200 f4 as well in the past…a way lighter lens,
much easier to hold but I do’nt think you will be using a 70-200 much for weddings and portraits anyway…a much better lens
would be the 24-105 f4 or if your budget stretched to it a 24-70 f2.8 which can be used handheld in a church at ISO 800 and
get marvellous photos from it. The Image stabiliser system does work but as Miki g said not if you are using a tripod for a lot
of your work…its advised your turn off the IS in situations like that.Noel Browne.
Thanks so much Miki g and Brownie for your opinions! really appreciate it!
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