Fairly new to the digital camera and Im looking for an upgrade from the kit lens of my XSi. Most reviews I have read said that the 70-200 f/2.8 is on of the best lenses. My question is to get it with IS or save the money and go non-IS and perhaps pick up a 2nd lens with the savings.


Mostly shot local area sports, football, hockey, basketball, baseball, etc. Have a freelance gig with the local newspapers here. So far this past winter season I shoot exclusively with a 50mm f/1.8 lens. It did a nice job as long as I was right on top of the action. Now Im looking at a zoom lens, just not sure about IS or no IS???


Any suggestions?