07-03-2016, 03:18 PM
Quote:Brightcolours...BTW, were you joking about preferring the non-IS version of the 70-200 f/4? Because if I seem a bit dense it is because I do know people who prefer most non IS lenses over the IS ones. Klaus, if I recall stated that the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 macro had a superior bokeh to the newer image stabilized version. I was actually a little worried about it. But, to be honest I would even get IS with the 90mm f/2.8 (probably). For the price the non-stabilized one is a steal! And it was my favorite lens when I owned it. But I always wished it had IS ( or VC). It's always a trade off!The IS version is weather sealed, has a tad faster AF, and is sharper. The old non-IS version is better at MFD and past MFD (extension tubes), and it renders smoother hence the nicer bokeh.
So, unless IS is needed, I do prefer the non-L. It is a personal choice.