I bit the bullet and ordered the new Canon 70-200mm f4 L IS

I was going to get the non-IS version but after seeing several sample
shots I couldn't resist the temptation of the extra 3-4 stops that IS
offers. Sure, a tripod is always best, but I don't have it permanently
attached to myself... the only downside is the hefty premium, it's
nearly twice the price of the non-IS version. I managed to get it for
$1755 (including delivery) which seems to be a fairly decent early
adopter price.

Does anyone else have this lens? I'm looking forward to testing out IS,
particularly as the longest lens I've used up to this point is a
whopping 85mm.

 

Try here

"http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=304&sort=7&cat=27&page=3"


Did you try out the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM too ?

Regards

 

Of course he didn't or he wouldn't have chosen the f4 IS

And Canon will eventually be forced to release an image stabilised body, at
which time the f2.8 becomes an even better choice.

MrT.

 

For those whose pockets are at least as deep as the Jenolan Caves,
anyway... 8^>

 

The reason I don't carry a tripod all the time is that it's a little
heavy. There's a similar problem with the f2.8, when compared with the
f4

70-200mm f4 IS : 760g
70-200mm f2.8 : 1310g

For the style of shots I take it's better to retain DOF and ISO with a
couple of stops worth of IS, rather than just opening up to the max.

 

centre.net.au only shows a $60 difference between the f2.8L non-IS and
the f4 IS...

Having said that, please don't tell my wife how much I spent on this
lens!

 

Of course one could attach the camera to a shoulder stock (eg BushHawk) for
a marked improvement in stability with any lens...

Cheers

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Since both lenses are a similar price, why would you say that? You don't
plan on ever being able to afford another body maybe?
I would suggest a non-IS f4 in that case, it will leave you some money for
food

MrT.

 

Valid reasons, if the cost of IS is worth it to you for not using a tripod I
guess. Wouldn't help with my mostly action shots though.

MrT.

 

Sorry, a mis-read on my part. For some reason I thought you were
talking about them needing to release an image stabilised f2.8 lens,
which I note that they have... albeit at an RRP of $A3,589.

In which case the bread-and-water option is certainly something to
consider. 8^>

Still, the prices on the IS f4 and the non-IS f2.8 aren't THAT
similar; the latter's RRP ($2,409) is over $400 more than the former's
($1,999). That's a fair amount of gruel... 8^> Though averaged out
over the life of the lens, it's probably less important.

 

That was of course posted by me, not my off-sider who sometmes uses my
Agent and sometimes forgets to reset the user information to my own,
GRRR!!!