Quote Originally Posted by donnman


Nice shots - That is exactly what Im looking to get especially the second shot. It appears he was clear across the field from you, not to mention dark out. Now, was that taken with or without a flash? The first shot is great in that I will be able to capture the facial expressions as well.


So, Im guessing that you think the IS is well worth the extra money? Im still not sure about it, especially if I use a monopod. I think Im leaning towards the non IS which will allow me some extra money to invest in a 2nd lens such as the 100mm I mentioned earlier.


Im so conflicted...lol, I dont want to buy the non-IS and then wish I had bought the IS. What to do, what to do????
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The second shot is about 2/3 of the way across the field...and it was shot without flash. I haven't found evry many sporting events where flash is effective.


I really like the IS a lot. I handhold wedding pictures in dark churches and it just makes me a better photographer. As for sports, I think it saves me when I'm bouncing around trying to move and shoot at the same time.