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Canon Lenses
Bit of a daft question.
What's the difference between an EF-S lens, and EF lens and an IS lens.
I might be looking at a 40D.....
What's the difference between an EF-S lens, and EF lens and an IS lens.
I might be looking at a 40D.....
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Cheers K.
So the IS is generally more expensive as it's kinda like Sonys Steadyshot?
Any great benefit of having it or not having it?
So the IS is generally more expensive as it's kinda like Sonys Steadyshot?
Any great benefit of having it or not having it?
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Yeah thats right.
IS is great to have on your lens if you tend to hand hold or shoot in lower lighting conditions as you can get down to lower shutter speeds and get very little or no blur at all
IS is great to have on your lens if you tend to hand hold or shoot in lower lighting conditions as you can get down to lower shutter speeds and get very little or no blur at all
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IS (image stabilisation) is Canons version of Nikons VR (vibration reduction) and Sonys SuperSteadyShot.
They're usually the better lens in the range, and can be extremely useful, esp for longer range lenses
They're usually the better lens in the range, and can be extremely useful, esp for longer range lenses
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Kit 1 Nikon D300 Nikon 55-200mm VR |
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I've got the Canon EF–S 17–85mm IS USM and I'm pleased with it.
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Kit 1 Canon 1D Mark 3 Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II |
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I have the 28-135mm IS and its a very good lens, fairly fast too. I have had some good results from the standard lenses though, namely a cheapish (£180) 75-300mm, Im looking to save up for the IS version though now.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawn
I have the 28-135mm IS and its a very good lens, fairly fast too. I have had some good results from the standard lenses though, namely a cheapish (£180) 75-300mm, Im looking to save up for the IS version though now.
Dawn.
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Kit 1 Canon 1D Mark 3 Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II |
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil
Is a EF-S lens or an EF lens Dawn ?
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Kit 1 Canon 20D Canon 28-135 3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon 70-300 4-5.6 IS USM Canon 100 2.8 USM Macro Canon 10-22mm 3.5-4.5 Canon 50mm 1.4 Canon 85mm 1.8 |
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So many choices..........