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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Off Topic => Topic started by: Goofy on December 17, 2013, 10:23

Title: Lens -Education
Post by: Goofy on December 17, 2013, 10:23

Why is the image stabilization available on prime lenses but not be add to most zoom lenses? I love the IS function on my 100mm lens - it allows me to take shots at a much lower shutter speed than my zoom 24-70 lens. Maybe is physics that the IS cannot be added to most zooms? I would buy a Canon 24-70 IS in a heartbeat after using my 100mm prime IS...

Title: Re: Lens -Education
Post by: tickstock on December 17, 2013, 10:28

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Title: Re: Lens -Education
Post by: Goofy on December 17, 2013, 10:53

Thanks - Tickstock!


The F/4 is the only thing keeping me from getting that canon 24-70 IS. I wonder if they will come out with  an F/2.8?

Title: Re: Lens -Education
Post by: elvinstar on December 17, 2013, 16:08

I believe that Tamron makes a lens with stabilization in a similar focal range at f/2.8.

Title: Re: Lens -Education
Post by: Goofy on December 17, 2013, 16:12

yep, they do and I am considering that lens.