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Canon 70-200 f/4 IS image stabilisation quality

Started Nov 7, 2015 | Questions thread
Dave Sparks Senior Member • Posts: 1,350
Re: Thanks for your prompt replies

markodarko wrote:

Thank you J A C S and Abu for your quick replies. When you say that it's noisy, is it significantly noisier than the 2.8 II's IS?

Also, I notice that the f/4 doesn't come with a tripod collar as it's quite light compared to the 2.8 IS II, comparatively speaking, however, weight aside, it is still a long lens. Do you feel that it needs the (ridiculously priced) tripod collar to counter the length and improve stability (and lessen the strain on the camera mount) or is it fine as is for mounting on a tripod via the camera?

Thanks again,

Mark.

I got a collar for my 70-200 f/4 IS at 1/3 of Canon's ridiculous cost:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822976-REG/Vello_TC_AW_Tripod_Collar_A_Black.html

I wanted one for occasional use with a monopod for my 70D.  Fits and works great.

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