Do you need IS or VR for sports?
Feb 14, 2012 19:58:02 #
Title says it all...shooting Canon should I shell out more $$ for a 70-200 Canon 2.8L with IS or save my money and get the cheaper non IS...I always shoot with a monopod
Feb 15, 2012 08:32:03 #
I have the non IS version and I have rented the IS version in the past and I can't tell the difference. I saved the money.
Feb 15, 2012 09:50:38 #
I guess it depends on what you are shooting. Action vs Still
IS does not freeze moving subjects, it allows you to hand hold the camera in low light situations, use longer shutter speeds and produce less blur than with a non IS lens. Basically it stabilizes the camera and lens shaking, but not the subject.
VR (vibration Reduction) lenses are used primarily in telephoto lenses, and in low-light photography
IS does not freeze moving subjects, it allows you to hand hold the camera in low light situations, use longer shutter speeds and produce less blur than with a non IS lens. Basically it stabilizes the camera and lens shaking, but not the subject.
VR (vibration Reduction) lenses are used primarily in telephoto lenses, and in low-light photography
Feb 15, 2012 11:50:12 #
I have a 70-200mm f/2.8 Sigma, no VR/IS/VC; use it for sports a lot. I shoot JPG (sports only to get max pictures) at maximum burst hand held. I can move quickly and follow the athletes and it's only me who causes blur. I have a Canon lens with IS and when I've used it for sports I seem to get more throw-aways due to blur. I think the IS actually tries to stabilize the movement when I'm following an athlete (and maybe over compensates).
I do appreciate the IS/VR when hand holding and trying to shoot birds at the feeder or other nature/landscape shots.
I do appreciate the IS/VR when hand holding and trying to shoot birds at the feeder or other nature/landscape shots.
Feb 15, 2012 13:09:31 #
Retired 1sg wrote:
Title says it all...shooting Canon should I shell out more $$ for a 70-200 Canon 2.8L with IS or save my money and get the cheaper non IS...I always shoot with a monopod
shooting from a monopod/tripod you turn off the is/os/vr anyway
Mar 16, 2012 19:26:31 #
BuckeyeTom73 wrote:
I have a 70-200mm f/2.8 Sigma, no VR/IS/VC; use it... (show quote)
Try using Mode 2 on the IS for your Canon lens. It will allow you to track the action horizonatlly.
Mar 16, 2012 19:28:53 #
I use the Canon 100-400 L and 70-200L for pro and amature baseball & hockey during daytime and at night. There is no comparison with and without the IS. Go with the IS if you can afford it.
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