<< Comparing the EF 300 4L to the EF 300 4L IS there is a noticeable difference >> then <<<The non-IS version may be sharper on a machine or maybe a test chart under ideal conditions. But in about thirty rolls of film, I could tell no difference. My recommendation: First, get the 100-400 IS zoom if you can afford it. You get the 300 IS plus more range. Second, buy a 300 IS, new or used. Third, buy a new or used 300 non-IS. >>> You guys tryin' to make me crazy or what. This is the problem in every newsgroup, internet site etc that I read....some say that there is no difference between the two and some say there is a noticable difference. OK...you could say I should keep trying it out myself and see if I see a difference and that is what really matters. However, like I said I already sent back one non IS version that was used and now have a new IS. I did experiment, but unfortunately used new technique to me so that it was not a fair comparison...(ie using Velvia pushed one stop and IS on a monopod). I really should go back and shoot with a tripod in non IS mode and see how the sharpness is. Trouble is, by the time I get a chance to do that my 14 day return period will be up. So, I need some more real life opinions...not that that is a substitute for my own observations...but they can't hurt. By the way...you guys are killin' me.......I think I got a bunch of answers and opinions and half of it is about the 70-200L IS...now c'mon and stop faking me out :>) Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
