Canon Lens and price difference (70 to 200 f2.8 L)

[EdinburghGary]

Guys,

Any ideas why such a price difference?

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1022996

and

http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-canon-lens-ef-70-200mm-f2-8-l-is-usm.htm

Daz is thinking of buying the 70 to 200 f2.8 L. Not sure if those two above are different models?

Gary.

 

[pxl8]

One is IS (VR) the other isn't

 

[mho]

Warehouse express one is the NON IS version
Bristol Cameras is the IS version

 

[andrewc]

features!

 

[whiteflyer]

As above the Bistol one has IS, to compare prices like for like the IS version at warehouse express is £1289.99 Both a lot more than kerso would charge

 

[EdinburghGary]

Thanks guys, sorry for not spotting! Feel free to close thread ADMIN

 

[EdinburghGary]

How important is Image Stabiliser in dark church (wedding) setting?

Gary.

 

[andrewc]

I'd say it would be pretty useful.

 

[pxl8]

Useful if the subject is fairly static, pointless otherwise.

 

[canon1]

You need IS in low light conditions

Martin.

 

[desantnik]

No, you need IS/VR in low shutter speed scenarios.

 

[pxl8]

and fast glass in low light

 

[foodpoison]

My lenses are all made from the ground bones of Bolt Usain