03-31-2012, 03:29 PM
The IS version has image stabilization (to help reduce the impact of hand motion). It also has a bit higher resolution wide open; though a few people have commented that the non IS version has a more pleasing look.
The non IS version is a very fine lens and was well respected prior to the IS version (which is also highly regarded). Unsure which has close focus though you can look this up easy enough. Both seem to do well with 1.4x converter though I believe the IS version does a bit better here.
The non IS version is a very fine lens and was well respected prior to the IS version (which is also highly regarded). Unsure which has close focus though you can look this up easy enough. Both seem to do well with 1.4x converter though I believe the IS version does a bit better here.