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Started Oct 21, 2015 | Discussions thread
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Re: Last question - using IS or not?

ikolbyi wrote:

Any thoughts on IS (Image Stabilization)? I read in a few places IS actually slows the lens down when turned on and only really required when shooting slower than the lens focal length. Opinions on using IS for action sports?

Bingo.  Slows AF acquisition for me (300/4, 100-400).

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