Tamron VC vs. No VC

[jrod81]

hey guys,
looking at the Tamron 17-50mm and trying to decide whether the VC is worth it or not... i plan to either be on the Gini Handheld rig or a tripod... I don't really plan to be "handheld" in that the camera will be in the palm of my hand... so is the VC needed for my situation?

[ydgmdlu]

VC for peace of mind, no VC to save money. :)

You should not use image stabilization while the camera is on a tripod. A shoulder rig probably makes it unnecessary as well. IS is mostly useful for correcting small jitters, which you are unlikely to get with a good, heavy shoulder brace.