Telephoto lens?

[ivarhusa]

Shawn,

Image stabilization is very cool.  I don't possess the technology. It is impressive that you can get even 3 stops out of it, let alone 5 (bring money).   

Ivar

[sooperfly]

  However, the new lenses have 3 stop IS and some have 5 stop IS. 

Shawn - The newest Canon lenses only have 4-stop IS.  Are you referring to 3rd party or perhaps Nikon ?  I'm not up too much on other lenses, but I do know Canons.

I also agree I'll  never get another tele lens without IS.  It's been a lifesaver at all focal lengths.  I rarely use a tripod for telephoto work.  Most of the time it's handheld.

[popeshawnpaul]

I think you are right there Sooper.  I can't find on Canon USA's website a 5 stop IS system.  There is tons of forum threads that their newest IS is 4-5 stop IS.  Some Canon websites claim 5 stop and I have heard it many places.  I think the newest lenses that some claim are 5 stop are the 70-200 f4 and the 200mm f2.  Here is a quote from Canons euro website:

The EF 200mm f/2L IS USM is a high-performance medium telephoto lens for professionals. Its large f/2 aperture ensures optimum results indoors and in low light situations.
 
 
Features

L-series construction
Large f/2 aperture
5-stop Image Stabilizer with tripod detection
Super Spectra lens coatings
Fluorite and UD lens elements
Ring USM auto focus with full-time manual focus
 

[sooperfly]

Hmm.. that's weird about their Euro site.   I'd never seen Canon claim 4 stops.  The usual review places I look all show 4 also.
Canons USA site says " The built-in Optical Image Stabilizer gives it up to 4 stops of stabilization correction."

Doesn't matter... 4 stops is fantastic. 

[huntnphool]

I'll take 4 stops, but I'm saving for the 400 DO

[e55komp]

i agree with pope, but lets not forget the 100-400 IS at adorama is $1100, which in my eyes is a great lens for people looking to have diversity with a lens. just my