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Old 10-08-2009, 09:07 PM
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I have this lense with IS and it is a beast (3 pounds). I love it. I've been using it for my swimming and soccer pictures. The pictures are worth the extra weight (I just view the weight as an upper arm workout). I just purchased a monopod (which mounts to the lense) as my fingers were sore from the weight and I hate using my tripod. My kids call it my stalker lense.
I just knew you must have a special lens to get those swimming pool shots you get, Carol! How fulfilling to know you're getting the best shots you can and then scrapping beautiful pages. So worth the price of the lens!!
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