is or non is

I would like your opinions please,

I'm in the market for a new lens, a used 300mm 2.8 is, but they seem to be like rocking horse poo, so do I go for a is or non is version..??

thanks for looking, Jason

I'd have an IS one.

If it's in your budget, get the 300 f2.8 IS. The older non-IS version is no longer supported by Canon so if it takes a dump, you may find it very difficult to have it repaired. On the plus side, the non-IS version is quite a bit cheaper and a major failure is not really likely.

cheffievrs wrote in post #13581351
I would like your opinions please,

I'm in the market for a new lens, a used 300mm 2.8 is, but they seem to be like rocking horse poo, so do I go for a is or non is version..??

thanks for looking, Jason

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knowing me... looking for an ultra-wide angle lens with IS...
what do you think I will say?

StructuredAmazing wrote in post #13581481
knowing me... looking for an ultra-wide angle lens with IS...
what do you think I will say?

This had to be the funniest comment on POTN...

Personally I always get IS with my lenses if it is with in th budget.

Better to have IS (IS or VC) and not need it then need it and not have it.

I have the IS version and love it.

300mm without IS, okay, but you would likely be adding a TC sometimes so IS maybe better.

IS.

I've used both, given the weight of that thing I found I got better results with IS. Advantage of having IS is you can always turn it off, you can't turn it on if it doesn't exist. I saw a nice one in the for sale list earlier today.

I had a 300mm f2.8 IS lens. I am glad I did and you could hand hold it for short periods. I sold it to get a 500mm f4 IS lens.

If you can afford it, get the image stabilized version. I don't think you will regret it.

One thing nobody has asked yet, do you primarily shoot from a tripod and what is your usual subject matter?

If you are normally on a tripod, then you won't have much need of IS. If you normally shoot sports, or other fast moving subjects, then you may well be needing a sufficiently fast shutter speed for that, that IS is less use.

Having said that, I have the IS version and (personally) would not consider the lens without it. However, I shoot mostly handheld and often with a 1.4x or 2x TC on it, on a wide variety of subjects.

They are heavy lenses, so IS will be handy if you aren't very strong and feel your arms may start shaking under the strain. I can hand hold mine at 1/50th, with the IS on, so it is very useful in low light, and when you don't need a fast shutter to freeze action.

is version it is then, thanks guys for all your comments...!

For those long range lenses, I would say with IS.

A non IS around 1500€ is far better than nothing ..
It was my choice, as IS version till now was out of my capabilities.

300L2.8 non IS is realy very very good ..

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