Originally posted by keithw For the last 3 years I've been shooting with the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM on my K3. I've tried using both options for SR (obviously not intentionally at the same time) but can't make up my mind whether one is better than the other. I have to admit that I haven't attempted a side by side comparison test, mainly because my technique is still pretty poor. I can take two consecutive photos of the same subject, the first will be nice and sharp while the next will look slightly out of focus. I had hoped that I would have improved after 3 years
Anyway, anyone here have a preference for camera v lens?
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There are plenty of threads on this subject if you do a search, though the point is rather moot since the stabilized Sigmas are almost impossible to find if you didn't get one new.
The nice thing about in-lens SR is that it works during video, since mechanical SR does not on bodies since the K-5. Otherwise I'd stick to in-camera SR for the most part, as it supports 5-axis stabilization on newer bodies and performs exceptionally well overall. Plus, you get metadata, VF indicators, and it's automatically disabled in self-timer mode for convenient tripod shooting.
Adam
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