EF-S 10-18mm Image Stabilizer System

[Eagle Eye]

Just picked up a 10-18mm for my sister-in-law, who is getting ready to head to Europe. I noticed in the instruction manual that it says the image stabilizer only works on the EOS 7D and only at 18mm. I was not able to hear anything kicking in when I tested the lens on my 20D at very low shutter speeds. I haven't seen this limitation mentioned in reviews. Am I misreading this? If not, folks should really know about this before replacing a 10-22 and thinking they're getting image stabilization.

 

[Eagle Eye]

Ef 16-35mm f/4 manual notes that the IS achieves 4 stops on a 1DX at 35mm. Maybe it's just saying that this is the body and focal length it's tested at?

 

[rs]

Maybe it's just saying that this is the body and focal length it's tested at?

Yes, that's how I read it. They've got results of 4 stops, and they're just explaining the exact scenario they used to achieve these results - a get out clause to avoid everyone demanding a full 4 stops of IS at all focal lengths with any old lightweight body.

 

[Eagle Eye]

That makes sense. If you're at 16mm on a 5D, no image stabilizer in the world will stabilize a one-second shutter speed. Thanks! By the way, 10-18mm is a super fun lens. Highly recommend it for anyone shooting APS-C.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Just picked up a 10-18mm for my sister-in-law, who is getting ready to head to Europe. I noticed in the instruction manual that it says the image stabilizer only works on the EOS 7D and only at 18mm. I was not able to hear anything kicking in when I tested the lens on my 20D at very low shutter speeds. I haven't seen this limitation mentioned in reviews. Am I misreading this? If not, folks should really know about this before replacing a 10-22 and thinking they're getting image stabilization.

You are misreading it, it is merely giving the example of 4 stops at 18mm on a 7D. The IS may be less than 4 stops on the wide end.

 

[Basil]

I am expecting my new Canon 10-18mm from Adorama any day now! Very excited to get my hands on this baby! The reviews I've seen have been glowing WRT IQ.