> > ----- Original Message ----- > > > Guess what, you're incorrect. Some of use DO use IS lenses and > with that > > experience and knowledge would rather have a 1-2 stop faster lens than a > > slower IS lens. IS technology is impressive on the new super teles (I > > rented an EF300 2.8L IS), and 70-200 2.8L IS zoom when used within its' > > limits. But IS just can't give me back the two stops of shutter speed I > > need to freeze subject motion that a faster lens can and IS > seems to slow > > down AF capture speed and tracking. So for ME, more often than not IS > stays > > switched off. > > That's actually interesting, I thought it would be the other way > around. In > my case, I keep IS on 90% of the time, except when I'm using a flash or a > tripod. Not having IS on the 28-70 f/2.8L is what is keeping me > from getting > one... > > -- > Patrice Chiniara > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
Hi Patrice, How would IS help me freeze my subjects in motion with a slower shutter speed? Why do you feel the need for IS on a short lens like the EF 28-70 2.8L? Are you trying to shoot stationary subjects handheld at f/22 in the dark? Regards, Chip Louie * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
