I have been looking into getting my first "L" lens. I am planning on using the lens to photo my kids in the yard, possibly some tennis stuff this summer,and maybe using it forscenery photos. I am on a limited budget. But hoping that changes with some projects in the near future.I have three lenses in mind at this time and looking for input.


The three are 70-200L f/4 w/o IS, the 70-200 L f/2.8 w/o IS, or the 70-200L f/4 w/ IS.


The way I understand it, IS is for subjects that don't move or move very little and doesn't really help with moving subjects. Please correct me if I am wrong. I readthe review and it appears that the f/4 lenses and the f/2.8 are very comparable in IQ. So, my big question would be...am I better served purchasing the f/4 w/o IS and buying some other good quality lens for portrait stuff, or should Ijust buck up and get either the f/4 w/ IS or the f/2.8?


Please help!!!!