70-200L f/4 IS vs 70-200L f/4

[davidrf]

I owned a f4 and now I have a f4 IS. In the IS version I noticed a MUCH faster autofocus and a slightly better sharpness

 

[overniven]

I have the F4 non IS version and I've gotten quit a few good shots with it with my T1i, but I'd love to have the IS. It was about twice the cost though. At that point in my hobby I was unwilling to pay a grand.

It was quite a step up from my kit as far as contrast and color.

Can't wait to pair it with a new body with better ISO performance.

 

[eddiemrg]

So... Next week I'll probably buy the IS versione forma 1148 euro in a local shop in my town

 

[Sella174]

... the 400L 5.6? ... Probably won't be able to hand hold that one though

Only way I use mine ... just chase up the ISO if the shutterspeed falls below 1/500.

One thing not mentioned is lens flare. I had a non-IS 70-200/4 for years, but could not shoot into the lght, especially with the sun in the frame, without having objectionable flare.

I don't have this problem with my 70-200mm f/4 ... perhaps your filter caused the flares (or the lack of one)?

 

[Frodo]

One thing not mentioned is lens flare. I had a non-IS 70-200/4 for years, but could not shoot into the lght, especially with the sun in the frame, without having objectionable flare.

I don't have this problem with my 70-200mm f/4 ... perhaps your filter caused the flares (or the lack of one)?
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While I keep filters on most of lenses most of the time, I remove them when shooting into the light. Here is the best photo of a series shooting into the rising sun. The subsequent photos when the sun rose further were unusable (and deleted). This was 200mm @ 5.6 on a 5DII.

 

[eddiemrg]

One thing not mentioned is lens flare. I had a non-IS 70-200/4 for years, but could not shoot into the lght, especially with the sun in the frame, without having objectionable flare.

I don't have this problem with my 70-200mm f/4 ... perhaps your filter caused the flares (or the lack of one)?

While I keep filters on most of lenses most of the time, I remove them when shooting into the light. Here is the best photo of a series shooting into the rising sun. The subsequent photos when the sun rose further were unusable (and deleted). This was 200mm @ 5.6 on a 5DII.

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fantastc picture!
I don't use filters anymore... I had some good quality ones but I was never satisfied...