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Alright so I have pretty much decided that I am getting the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L next but I am unsure on which version to get.
The main use of this will be for AutoX events during the day light hours, as well as other sports (auto racing) type events during the day. This is why I chose the F/4 version instead of the F/2.8.
My only question is, if the Image Stabilizer is really worth the extra coin? At almost $1200 it's almost worth it to just get the F/2.8 version that's only about $150 more.
Now that I think about it, I almost think it will be worth it to go ahead and get the 2.8 version simply because I can also use it at our local 1/4 track that often has racing during the twilight/night hours. The F/2.8 would be a lot better in the very poorly lit track at night.
So many choices! UGH!
Maybe I can just get the F/4 w/o IS and the later on sell it and upgrade to the F/2.8?
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS/NO IS
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#2
Alexander 
- 1,314 posts
- since 28-May 03
Posted 16 October 2009 - 03:40 PM
Skillz, on 16 October 2009 - 04:07 PM, said:
Alright so I have pretty much decided that I am getting the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L next but I am unsure on which version to get.
The main use of this will be for AutoX events during the day light hours, as well as other sports (auto racing) type events during the day. This is why I chose the F/4 version instead of the F/2.8.
My only question is, if the Image Stabilizer is really worth the extra coin? At almost $1200 it's almost worth it to just get the F/2.8 version that's only about $150 more.
The main use of this will be for AutoX events during the day light hours, as well as other sports (auto racing) type events during the day. This is why I chose the F/4 version instead of the F/2.8.
My only question is, if the Image Stabilizer is really worth the extra coin? At almost $1200 it's almost worth it to just get the F/2.8 version that's only about $150 more.
If you are shooting anything fast moving, the IS is definitely worth it. If you need convincing, stop by a photography store and ask to try the lens with IS enabled, this should narrow your choices down pretty quickly.
The F/2.8 would definitely prove useful shooting poorly lit subjects, but i get the feeling you're not ready to go all out just yet.
I would get the F/4L IS and if you find you're being limited for the twilight/night races, you can always sell it and upgrade to the F/2.8 after saving a little. You'll find L lenses hold their value pretty well.
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#3
Skillz
- 51 posts
- since 20-June 06
Posted 17 October 2009 - 12:30 AM
The objects moving will be cars going around a course, top speed will be in the 60mph range on some of the fastest layouts, but generally low 2nd gear runs.
If that's the only thing that IS is good for, then I don't think I would really need it. The lens I have now (the kit lens) I've used fairly successfully at the drag strip where cars run much quicker. So my panning abilities with the camera is pretty good. Plus the shutter speed will be in the 30 - 60 range, I don't think it would get too much blurry with that setting. Only thing I want is a little movement on the wheels and possibly some small background blur to give the sense of speed.
I really wish I had a photography store close by that I could go to, to test out lens/equipment before I actually dropped the coin on it. It would be nice.
As you said though, I think I'll just get the non IS f/4 and if I decide I need better, then I can always sell and upgrade later. Right?
If that's the only thing that IS is good for, then I don't think I would really need it. The lens I have now (the kit lens) I've used fairly successfully at the drag strip where cars run much quicker. So my panning abilities with the camera is pretty good. Plus the shutter speed will be in the 30 - 60 range, I don't think it would get too much blurry with that setting. Only thing I want is a little movement on the wheels and possibly some small background blur to give the sense of speed.
I really wish I had a photography store close by that I could go to, to test out lens/equipment before I actually dropped the coin on it. It would be nice.
As you said though, I think I'll just get the non IS f/4 and if I decide I need better, then I can always sell and upgrade later. Right?
#4
turbopanda
- 966 posts
- since 17-May 05
Posted 26 October 2009 - 03:14 PM
I bought myself a 70-200 f2.8 IS a few months ago - best investment ever - and i've had a chance to shoot with the IS and my friend's 2.8 non-IS for comparison. We both went to a drift event here and were shooting trackside. Same camera setup, same settings, but I have the help of mode 2 IS, while he's working without any IS at all.. After a hundred shots of panning, we review. Only a handful of his shots were keepers, where as I had more than half of the shots I took as keepers.
I've also taken picture of friends wakeboarding from behind the boat - got pretty much the same results as above.. the IS is well worth the investment in my opinion.
If you're only shooting in daylight, the f4 IS may be all you need, but if you're shooting in darker environments, the 2.8 may be a necessity.
The only time a 70-200 non-IS lens will win over an IS lens is when used in a studio - while the IS lens does a great job with portraits, the non-IS lens will always get more crispy pictures for some reason. Colours seem to be slightly better on the non-IS lens too.
Good luck with your decision!
I've also taken picture of friends wakeboarding from behind the boat - got pretty much the same results as above.. the IS is well worth the investment in my opinion.
If you're only shooting in daylight, the f4 IS may be all you need, but if you're shooting in darker environments, the 2.8 may be a necessity.
The only time a 70-200 non-IS lens will win over an IS lens is when used in a studio - while the IS lens does a great job with portraits, the non-IS lens will always get more crispy pictures for some reason. Colours seem to be slightly better on the non-IS lens too.
Good luck with your decision!
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#5
Fenka856
- 58 posts
- since 11-May 06
Posted 10 May 2010 - 10:24 AM
A friend of mine has it and showed me pics of an indoor play that his daughter had. the pictures were awesome and sharp, virtually no blur (he showed me ALL the pics). But the best part was that everything was taken WITHOUT flash, and i couldnt believe it.
#6
yan9085
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Posted 02 August 2010 - 04:23 AM
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