I like the Canon DSLR's because IS is built Into the lens unlike Nikon is built Into the camera but both cam's are very well made products. It just my choice for the Canon as I have been using them for more then 40 years.
Please comment briefly on your experience with IS lenses and whether they have proven to be beneficial to your work.
Please comment briefly on your experience with IS lenses and whether they have proven to be beneficial to your work.
Very important and I would make a purchasing decision based on the lens having this feature.
64% (74 votes)
Not important. I prefer getting a lens with a faster maximum aperture at all focal lengths.
25% (29 votes)
Does not apply because I have IS built into the camera body I own.
11% (13 votes)
Total votes: 116
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Submitted by Hooligan (not verified) on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm
I guess I'm just old school. I like fast, single focal length lens best. Nothing wrong with IS lens other than being all zooms that I am aware of and slow. If the manufactures get smart, they would make a fast 35mm, 50mm, & 85mm F2+ with the IS. Then I would be interested.
Submitted by Tedd (not verified) on June 5, 2011 - 4:30pm
The larger physical size and weight of the new DSLR cameras and lenses plus the focal length multiplier created by the smaller-than-standard 35mm sensors, these cameras have become unwieldy and IS technology has become very important. With the ability to turn off IS (especially when tripod mounted) IS should be an important consideration in any lens purchase.