IS Question?

I'm a shakey person, some sort of nerve problem that the doctors are, as expected, clueless about. I currently have the f4 70-200 L USM lens and want to upgrade to the f2.8 IS version. Will this help significantly. Anyone else in this boat?

Eric

It depends on how bad your tremors are. If they are significant, I'd suggest that a tripod and a remote release would be more helpful.

Mark

I have some health issues too and find I'm less steady then I was even last year. I wouldn't consider the 2.8IS personally because of the weight. Have you tried the 4IS version? It's much lighter.

Rent it and try it -- there is a weight differential that may impact your comfort level when using/carrying the lens for a while.

scokar wrote in post #4012276
Rent it and try it -- there is a weight differential that may impact your comfort level when using/carrying the lens for a while.

tru that.

my wrists get sore after a long day of shooting with my 24-70 and I'm in pretty decent shape


maybe consider a monopod?

Eric,

You really need to add a little about what you're shooting....static scenes or panning birds, cars, planes etc. The IS will be of some benefit for static shots but you may end up spending a lot of money for little improvement if you're into mobile subjects. A 2.8 IS or non-IS will allow faster shutter speeds...a move in the right direction but the price difference between the two could be saved if the IS isn't suitable for your subjects.

Also consider a body upgrade to one that can cope with higher ISO shooting better...again, this will allow you to increase your shutter speed and even make your f/4 workable.

Bob

Mark_Cohran wrote in post #4012199
I depends on how bad your tremors are. If they are significant, I'd suggest that a tripod and a remote release would be more helpful.

Mark

One more for this idea, Cheaper then upgrading. Only if you can work with the setup everywhere you go. But i do own a f2.8IS and man that thing gets to be heavy6 after a while of shooting freehand. It is a brick. But i shake as well and the IS did help me out on about 90% of my shots, the other 10% user error.

Also like you sated, a monopod will also aid you. I suggest with a quick release.