Canon EF70-200mm F/4L non IS or IS

[this_gurl]

My kit lens is acctualy EF-S 18-55mm 3.5-5.6 IS..... my bad


I tried as you suggested taking shots with the IS off.... didnt seem to make a difference for what i was doing, I tried to post one of the pics but my computer is being fussy at the moment... but its evening, outdoors, so good light, and of my dog again, so something that keeps moving, not something still. I ordered the 85mm 1.8, should be here by the end of the week or early next, but am still debating going with the 70-200 non IS as well... or the other option is to wait to save up for the IS, but those two lenses may be a good enough pair for what I want!!! Sigh! But I sure am excited totry my 85 1.8!!!! Yipee!

[btaylor]

Good purchase - the 85 f/1.8 is a pretty great lens. If I were you I'd save up for the 70-200mm f/4L IS. The image quality is absolutely spectacular, I use mine all the time. I find IS is very valuable at the longer focal lengths.


Enjoy the new toy, Ben.

[Sheiky]

I ordered the 85mm 1.8, should be here by the end of the week or early next

Oh that's nice! I'm sure you'll love it a lot![]

but am still debating going with the 70-200 non IS as well... or the other option is to wait to save up for the IS, but those two lenses may be a good enough pair for what I want!!! Sigh!

the non-Is would do great for sports and outdoors activities! You don't need IS for that. To be honest, paying almost double for IS is something that must be justifiable for me. Since you got the 85mm 1.8 the IS version won't be needed for indoor/low-light shooting nor portraits.


I think you're better off buying the non-Is version for almost half the money and save up for a better replacement of your 18-55 in the long run.


Anyway enjoy your new lens!! []

[this_gurl]

I feel the same way you do, that if I am going to be paying double the price it really needs to be justified! I may go with the non IS and do an upgrade later, I think it was you who suggested looking for a used one to get even cheaper which I will do! I ordered my 85 1.8 online from B&H!!! The prices seemed much better than here in canada even with the exchange and shipping! Its supposed to get here Monday, so will have to see how it turns out! Thanks for the support

[neuroanatomist]

I ordered my 85 1.8 online from B&H!!! The prices seemed much better than here in canada even with the exchange and shipping!

The EF 85mm f/1.8 is a great lens - IMO, one of the best, if not the best, values in the Canon lineup.


No sure what your time frame is on the 70-200mm zoom, but Canon USA is currently offering instant rebates on both the 70-200 f/4L non-IS ($45) and the f/4L IS version ($80). If you purchase from B&H, you get the Canon USA rebate. Those rebates end on July 10th, though.

[Sheiky]

I think it was you who suggested looking for a used one to get even cheaper which I will do!

Well I said it for the Tamron 17-50, because I think the 70-200 f4L could be hard to find second hand for a bargain. Tamron 17-50 is a real good performing general purpose lens for a bargain and if you can find a second hand it's probably the best value for your money general purpose lens you can get!


Perhaps the rebates will offer you a brand new 70-200 with some cash-back, doesn't sound so bad either [A]


Good luck!

[this_gurl]

I did see the offer on the 70-200 and its appealing because it would basically take away the cost of shipping! But I wanted to recieve my 85 1.8 from them first to check it out..... and it isnt supposed to get here till Monday the 12!!!!