So I'm going to write a paper about image stabilization..anyone got an example

[willg]

Thing is, I don't actually have an IS lens (see sig). Could someone point me in the right direction or provide me with a comparison showing IS on/IS off images.

I personally have used an IS lens and didn't like it much (efs 17-85) because it gave me a false sense of security when I was shooting people, although I think its a really cool idea and for the right application it would be very useful. I just don't have that application myself.

Also, if anyone really loves/hates IS, can you briefly explain why?

Thanks in advance.

[Jon]

I'm going to suggest you look for "just got my. . . " posts on the IS lenses - one of the things people can't resist posting is a comparison set at some unbelievable speed with IS both off and on.

Personally, I love it. I often find myself in conditions that are less-than-conducive to stable stances, or that are good sources of external vibration. I really wish Canon had a FF IS in the wide-angle end for just that reason. Windy mountaintops and crags, steep, narrow trails, small planes, all are good places to have IS.

[RuggerJoe]

Might not be the best, but this is a shot I took right after i got my EF-S 17-85 IS USM. Only post processing done was splitting the two shots and lining them up. Just make sure to give credit.
http://static.flickr.com/34/108900359_8197b4fe99.jpg
You can get a large and the original here. (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=108900359&size=l)

As far as my opinion on it? I think it's great, but has limitations and has to be used within those limits. It will help get clear shots in low light of static subjects. But if you're taking a shot of something moving it won't help much. I got my 17-85 to use a general walkaround lens. The IS helps when I'm taking a shot hand held when I really should be using a tripod.

[willg]

haha thats a great example thanks

[Lotto]

IS takes half of second to settle down actually helps me to calm down and make the first shot better.

Here's quick tests with the 70-200L IS on how IS does magic on long end of the lens. 1/25, F3.5, ISO 100 @ 200 mm.

[Tsmith]

Lotto > makes me look at my savings account balance > :rolleyes:

good job and impressive results!

[willg]

yeah woah. thanks for the images. I was thinking about upgrading my f/4 to the f/2.8 but I might wait a bit longer and see about that IS version

[2005GLI]

wow thats pretty good. i should've kept saving and got the canon 70-200 F2.8 IS.

[calicokat]

This pic was taken with the 100-400L IS. Shutter speed was 1/80th and the lens was fully extended at 400mm. IS is the only thing that allowed me to hand hold the lens at 1/80th. Hope this helps.

[Jesper]

Did you have a look at Canon's website?
See this: Canon's explanation of IS (http://consumer.usa.canon.com/app/html/IS_Lens/is_version.html) (uses Flash).