> -----Original Message----- > From: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > And I choose tripod before USM. I never did figure out > how this is supposed to be so wonderful. The bigger the lens, > the harder to handhold. Jeeze, just how long do you want to > hold even a 300mm lens waiting for the moment?
Lon, USM is the rinfg motor, IS is image stabiliztion. IS is one of those things you just have to try to appreciate. Handholding a 300mm, shooting at 1/60, and getting sharp images is a good thing. Tripods aren't always usable. My 70-200/2.8 IS should be here in time for this weekend's gig...thanks Mark! tv
