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Are Canon IS lenses really that much better than others without this feature? Thanks for any help!Robert
-- Robert Greer (jeep_88@hotmail.com), January 07, 2002
The IS feature is quite incredible when you see it. Single-mode IS is of less usefulness (28-135 IS, 75-300IS) to me, because I tend to do a lot of fairly fast-moving work, and need the pan capability that the second IS mode brings. However, since this is typically the work of a longer lens, the lack of mode 2 on the 28-135 IS is not critical.Depends how you mean better really. If you're going to mount the lens on a tripod, and disable IS, obviously the lenses are no better, and slightly more prone to flare, due to the extra elements. If you're actually wanting to push the envelope of hand-holding (or even not push hard), then they are amazing. I have taken sharp shots at 1/60th with my 300 F4L IS, which is great for low-light work, such as winter light:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=173974
Both of the photographs there are taken in low light, hand-held, using the IS function. Shutter speeds were around 1/60th-1/90th.
-- Isaac Sibson (isibson@hotmail.com), January 07, 2002.
IS only helps when you need it. But when you need it, it's worth every penny.
-- Jim Strutz (j.strutz@gci.net), January 07, 2002.
IS lenses are great for still pictures, especially when its far away. But for low light sports photography, it won't be much help.IF you wish to buy a great lense for still pictures I suggest 28mm - 70mm L USM....using KODAK SUPRA or FUJI SUPERIA films...you wont regret it
-- kerwinchan (kerwinchan828@yahoo.com), January 08, 2002.
I find that my 28-135 IS is very useful for indoor candid photography, like weddings for example. The focal length allows me to maintain a comfortable distance to the subject, and the IS lets me hand hold. When coupled with a fast film such as Neopan 1600, you won't need to use a flash, which really helps you capture the moods accurately, not to mention that you won't draw attention to yourself.
-- Jim Ngo (jimngo@yahoo.com), January 21, 2002.