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XF 18-55 Firmware version 3.24

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JNR
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Re: XF 18-55 Firmware version 3.24
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jm10 wrote:

JNR wrote:

It is frustrating that my new 70-300 is supposed to have OIS on when the body is mounted on tripod, but earlier lenses don't have that recommendation. It would be nice to know what's going on - including an explanation why Fuji - via the bodies - insists that both OIS/IBIS is supposed to be either on or off, not one of each. Some of us are curious!

All Fujifilm lenses I own (including the 70-300 mm) were tested multiple times on a sturdy tripod; OIS ON or OFF made no difference at all. Using X-T2. I will also include the Tamron 17-70 here. Don't know how IBIS behaves on a tripod...

Thanks, Jacob! Great to know. I've got the X-T2, as well.

Early IBIS on Pentax - the recommendation was to turn it off. However, I suspect the newer versions are much more sophisticated and figure out the situation on their own.

I'm a bit concerned - based on a recent thread on this forum posted with long exposure images - that the Tamron 17-70 doesn't play well with IBIS. If so, too bad as the lens clearly is very capable. Fuji might need a FW update to include a separate on-off for IBIS to resolve any third-party OIS issues... but that might not happen anytime soon.

jacob

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