----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Zabrovsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > So you would expect from it's regular version (without IS), right ? > Frankly, suspecting I have troubles with my 28-135 IS due to possibly faulty > IS, I would afraid a bit to invest 1.6k$ in 70-200 IS just trying to imagine > what would turn the repair of it should it brake down (and after the issue > of 28-135 I'm quite unsure in the reliability of this facility over the > years). What do you think ? > BTW, Tim, did you purchase the lens from B&H or similar source ? USA version > or imported ? > If that was USA version, did the regular USA warranty honorable in Australia
Alex, I have had no trouble with IS on either my 300/2.8 or the 70-200/2.8. I suspect the system in these lenses is more reliable than the older 28-135 which sounds somewhat more "clunky" and seems to have failed on a few lenses. The newer lenses enable IS mode 1 on the tripod and also offer mode 2 for panned shots, neither of which is available on the 28-135. Not that I'm knocking the older lens as I own one and find it terrific for some applications. Unfortunately the exchange of US - Australian $ has worked against me for the last few years so I have bought all my gear here in Oz. Hopefully this will change for the better and I will start bothering Henry's team for good deals on equipment. I really want a Kirk (or similar) ballhead and set of camera/lens QR plates which I can't get here for love or money. I'm also up for a 1Ds which is likely to cost a bit over $15,000 here. I might keep an eye out for any assignments that involve a trip to mainland US..... Regards, Tim www.timmunro.com.au * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
