buying a 60d and is there a need for a is lens?
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Richard J. Johnson
Joystick Member
If you're shooting tripod or monopod all the time, IS may not be needed. I shoot handheld with the tamrom 17-50 non IS and get zero Jello. But my hand is real steady. Judging by your post I would say it is not that important, but if you do any shaky cam stuff, get the IS. Just my 2.
TooTallTim
Well-known member
You shouldnt use IS when using a tripod at all as that is your stabiliser. Also, I very much doubt you get zero jello/rolling shutter issues when shooting handheld, every bit of footage I've seen from people saying they've got steady hands ALWAYS has some sort of wobble in it.
From my experience any lens less than 30mm you do not need IS. I have gone Hand Held with the 50mm Canon lens but it's not easy to keep steady and your going to be doing a lot of editing. If you have a monopod though or a tripod you should be very good and generally not have to worry about IS.
Jordan Scott Price
Veteran
I agree with this unless you are using an inferior tripod. I shot a birthday party today on a prosumer tripod that does not have a fluid head, so pans and tilts are very, very sticky. Using the IS, even when zoomed in to around 70mm on the 7D, I could lessen - not eliminate - the stick a fair amount by keeping the lens's IS on. Of course, this is really only acceptable for non-professional and non-narrative work.
If you are using the right tripod, however, I agree with keeping the IS off at all times.