Effects of IS on Panning

[G-Kenny]

Hi i am currently in the market for a new lens, so far i am looking at the 70-200 F2.8 & 100-400. but i am not sure on the weather or not to go for the IS or not. I know this has been discussed at length before but i thought mine was at a different angle.
The lens will be used mainly for Panning small RC cars with means you have to pan very quickly. i would also be intrested in wildlife stuff but no where near as much.

Thanks in advance
G-kenny

 

[pxl8]

The IS on the 70-200 (and I think the 100-400) has two modes, the second mode detects panning and only corrects for movement that's not in the panning direction.

 

[G-Kenny]

The IS on the 70-200 (and I think the 100-400) has two modes, the second mode detects panning and only corrects for movement that's not in the panning direction.

Perfect. cheers

 

[nomorem6]

Yep, the 100-400 has two modes. One for general hand held work and the other (mode 2) for panning. i.e only vertical movement is corrected.

 

[GarynLea]

If you dont get on with it, you can also turn the IS off but it does come in useful for the wildlife shots handheld.

 

[Gary]

i wouldnt even bother with IS if i was you. When i had it i just used to turn it off all the time.
my recommendation would be to get the 70-200 f2.8 without the IS and spend the extra on a 1.4x teleconverter