IS off for faster AF?

[braveboy2012]

Just reading outdoor photography (magazine) tips and it says with IS off the AF may lock on faster? Does anyone know this to be true? I think I will try anyway as a lot of my bird in flight shots are OOF.

They also mention in the same tip that IS can be off at faster shutter speeds with no loss in IQ and I know this is a subject which I know is under much discussion! (hence I'm asking the question)

 

[DemiLion]

Yup, it's absolutely spot on. There are plenty of threads discussing this in the Sports section.

 

[braveboy2012]

Yup, it's absolutely spot on. There are plenty of threads discussing this in the Sports section.

Oops, searched before I posted but not in there :bang:

Will hopefully get out to try soon!

Thanks

 

[turbotoes]

It is certainly true for my canon 100-400 L, for my other lens it's far less noticeable though.

Tara

 

[gridlock]

Surely you want IS off for BIFs anyway? Otherwise the lens will try to stay still as you follow the bird.

 

[braveboy2012]

It is certainly true for my canon 100-400 L, for my other lens it's far less noticeable though.

Tara

Ha ha, that explains a lot...same lens here! :bonk:

 

[Neil B]

Depends on the lens, for me no, it's about knowing how to use your gear for the best results.