70~200 Canon f/2.8 IS L USM

Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
edited July 11, 2009 in Cameras
I read somewhere that, when this lens is attached to a tripod or a monopod by the colar provided , the IS is switched off automatically. :dunno

It is obvious that such thing can't happen when the camera itself is attached to the tripod supporting the lens ... :):

I would like to confirm this fact.
Do you know about this ?

I've been looking and couldn't find the anwser ...
Thank you. :thumb
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  • marlinspikemarlinspike Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2006
    The newer lenses (not newer as in like a 100-400L IS I just bought at BH as opposed to one that I bought used, but as in a 70-200 2.8 L IS as opposed to a 100-400 L, i.e. lenses that were invented more recently) are able to sense when the camera is still (such as when it's on a tripod) and are smart enough to shut off the IS. The ones that can't do this tell you to turn off IS in the manual.
    Richard
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  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2006
    What I presumed was a little bit different:
    The screw would have somekind of contact at it's end that would switch off the IS in spite of beeing ON on the lens ...
    Did I get myself clear enought ? Hope so. :):
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  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2006
    Found this that may interest you. I hope. :):
    http://luminous-landscape.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t10677.html
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  • claudermilkclaudermilk Registered Users Posts: 2,756 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2006
    I've used the 70-200 IS on several occasions all handheld (IS is only active whn the shutter button is pressed), and the 300/2.8 IS--that one on a tripod; I assume the IS is similar between them & being on a tripod didn't bother the 300 at all.
    Chris
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2006
    Antonio Correia wrote:
    What I presumed was a little bit different:
    The screw would have somekind of contact at it's end that would switch off the IS in spite of beeing ON on the lens ...
    Did I get myself clear enought ? Hope so. :):

    Nope. The screw mount on the tripod collar has no connection to the lens, that shuts off IS. The lens just "knows" it's stable, and doesn't try to stabalize.
    Always lurking, sometimes participating. :D
  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2006
    Thank you for your information.
    Next week I'll have a new toy ... :):
    Regards . thumb.gif
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2006
    Antonio Correia wrote:
    Thank you for your information.
    Next week I'll have a new toy ... :):
    Regards . thumb.gif

    You'll love it!:D
    Always lurking, sometimes participating. :D
  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2006
    Jeffro wrote:
    You'll love it!:D
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  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited June 17, 2006
    this is one incredible lens-

    I now have four L lens and this is my favorite due to the range provided and clarity and color I get from it-

    george
  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2006
    gefillmore wrote:
    this is one incredible lens-

    I now have four L lens and this is my favorite due to the range provided and clarity and color I get from it-

    george
    I can hardly wait ...
    thumb.gif
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  • USAIRUSAIR Registered Users Posts: 2,646 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2006
    You will love this lens I think it's great for portraits too but maybe little long.
    By the way mine was bought in early 2005 and does not have the auto shut off.
    IS is amazing too.

    Fred
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  • StanStan Registered Users Posts: 1,077 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2006
    It is easy to tell when the camera cannot tell it is stable. Half press the shutter button to focus (not shoot) and if the focus point starts creeping left or right, turn the IS off OOPS!!

    Stan
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2006
    You can hear it, too.

    Great lens, Antonio, I'm sure you'll fall in love with it. You'll also build up your arms muscles. lol3.gif
    Sid.
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2006
    It's one of Canon's best- and I'm glad I own it. Good choice, Antonio!
    Andy

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  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    wxwax wrote:
    You can hear it, too.

    Great lens, Antonio, I'm sure you'll fall in love with it. You'll also build up your arms muscles. lol3.gif
    This is the worst part of the business. :):
    The weight !...
    I think the 70~200 will never leave Portugal as I am carrying the 16~35, the 24~70 and the flash what is already a back pain after some days ...:):
    I am adicted to photography but not that much ! :):
    Thank you. thumb.gif
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  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    Andy wrote:
    It's one of Canon's best- and I'm glad I own it. Good choice, Antonio!
    OK Thanks Andy.
    Did I hurt your feelings anwsering rudly yesterday ?
    Hope not. Sometimes I get too excited with what I like and ... :):
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    Antonio Correia wrote:
    This is the worst part of the business. :):
    The weight !...
    I think the 70~200 will never leave Portugal as I am carrying the 16~35, the 24~70 and the flash what is already a back pain after some days ...:):
    I am adicted to photography but not that much ! :):
    Thank you. thumb.gif
    My basic travel gear is the 16-35, 24-70 and 70-200. Three excellent, fast lenses that cover the range. I take these whenever I travel. I should bring the 1.4 extender, but I'm not crazy about it.
    Sid.
    Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam
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  • gubbsgubbs Registered Users Posts: 3,166 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    Antonio Correia wrote:
    This is the worst part of the business. :):
    The weight !...
    I think the 70~200 will never leave Portugal as I am carrying the 16~35, the 24~70 and the flash what is already a back pain after some days ...:):
    I am adicted to photography but not that much ! :):
    Thank you. thumb.gif

    you'll get used to the weight, you won't want to leave home without it... great lens!
    gubbs
    gubbs.smugmug.com

  • THE TOUCHTHE TOUCH Registered Users Posts: 535 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    Congratulations Antonio!clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Albert Einstein :bash

    - Kevin
  • DanteDante Registered Users Posts: 109 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    Grats
    Grats on the new lens Antonio. It's a great piece of glass and my favorite lens to shoot with! thumb.gif

    -Dante
    -Troy (Dante)
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  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    wxwax wrote:
    My basic travel gear is the 16-35, 24-70 and 70-200. Three excellent, fast lenses that cover the range. I take these whenever I travel. I should bring the 1.4 extender, but I'm not crazy about it.
    And your back ?
    Do you travel by car ?
    We travel in group and sometimes 1h~1,5h throught the jungle...
    I do not have back problems usually. But after some days ...
    thumb.gif
    All the best ! ... António Correia - Facebook
  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    USAIR wrote:
    You will love this lens I think it's great for portraits too but maybe little long.
    By the way mine was bought in early 2005 and does not have the auto shut off.
    IS is amazing too.

    Fred
    Fred
    I did not know the lens had auto-sut off.
    thumb.gif
    All the best ! ... António Correia - Facebook
  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    gubbs wrote:
    you'll get used to the weight, you won't want to leave home without it... great lens!
    Thank you for the encouragement !...
    I have already an assignment: Take pictures of my son and friends in the kite-surf next sunday if there is wind and if I have the lens. It is supposed to arrive at the shop during this week.
    http://apkite.smugmug.com/
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  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    THE TOUCH wrote:
    Congratulations Antonio!clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    Wait wait. It´s not even in the shop ...:D:D
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  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    Dante wrote:
    Grats on the new lens Antonio. It's a great piece of glass and my favorite lens to shoot with! thumb.gif

    -Dante
    Dante.
    Divine comedy. Yes.
    This is your 1.st post !
    Man, what an honour !...:):
    I wish you enjoy beeing here as I do...
    Do you own the 70~200 f/2.8 IS LUSM ?
    thumb.gif
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  • DanteDante Registered Users Posts: 109 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    Antonio Correia wrote:
    Dante.
    Divine comedy. Yes.
    This is your 1.st post !
    Man, what an honour !...:):
    I wish you enjoy beeing here as I do...
    Do you own the 70~200 f/2.8 IS LUSM ?
    thumb.gif
    I own the 70-200 2.8L IS and just can't speak highly enough about it. You will find it to be an exceptional lens and a joy to shoot with.

    I discovered DGrin just last night. What a wonderful site :):

    -Dante
    -Troy (Dante)
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    Dante wrote:
    I own the 70-200 2.8L IS and just can't speak highly enough about it. You will find it to be an exceptional lens and a joy to shoot with.

    I discovered DGrin just last night. What a wonderful site :):

    -Dante
    wave.gif Hiya Dante, welcome aboard!
    Sid.
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  • nikosnikos Registered Users Posts: 216 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    Heavy lens - pfft!
    Prior to buying my 70-200 IS, I had the Sigma 120-300/2.8 for a week which I did lots of handheld shots. If you guys want to talk about heavy, try this lens for a few days and then you'll truly appreciate the size & weight of the Canon 70-200 IS.

    Congrats on you new purchase Antonio, you're going to love this lens.
  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2006
    nikos wrote:
    Prior to buying my 70-200 IS, I had the Sigma 120-300/2.8 for a week which I did lots of handheld shots. If you guys want to talk about heavy, try this lens for a few days and then you'll truly appreciate the size & weight of the Canon 70-200 IS.

    Congrats on you new purchase Antonio, you're going to love this lens.
    Hope so sincerelly. thumb.gif
    Will it be here tomorrow ?ne_nau.gif
    Sigma 120-300/2.8 = 2.6 kg is something not to make a walk in the garden ...:):
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  • Antonio CorreiaAntonio Correia Registered Users Posts: 6,241 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2006
    How many apertures are reduced by the use of the 1.4 multiplier ?
    Does the 2.8 becomes 4.0 ?
    Or 5.6 ?
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