We are about to purchase a lens for the M5 and wanted to know if there is any benefit of having a IS vs non-IS lens? Thanks!
I turn off IS on my M5 setup for all cameras and lenses. For instances, I'm shooting with BMCC 4K and Canon 24-105 f/4 lens. When I'm over 30mm focal distance, the camera operator can't move the gimbal precisely as the IS function absorbs the initial movement and then the axis moves more than planned. If your copter has proper vibration dampening system, don't worry about the IS, M5 give perfect results without IS.
If your rig is properly balanced and vibe isolated IMHO there's no need. I have a couple IS and OIS lenses, and I turn all that stuff off.
My IS stays on always with my Canon glass unless it's attached to a tripod. For MoVI this mainly applies to the 24, 28, 35 (flight) , and 24-105/24-70 (ground pounder). This is the same on my Sony E mount glass. Still on the fence with the 12-35 GH4 combo. Side note - I turn off the AF on the GH4 since it will hunt for focus and kill shots. Jeff
I agree with Jeff -- especially regarding AF and AE -- nothing worse than a great shot where the AF goes bonkers or the camera diddles with the iris. That said, I think the IS is probably unnecessary with the wider lenses and the MoVI....but it doesn't do any harm. Anyway, Jeff's got orders of magnitude more experience than I have. All I have over him is age and cunning.... Andy.
Thanks so much for the info guys, I really appreciate it. I've been flying a 14mm for the infinity focus but I would like something a bit tighter. Anyone have experience with a 24-70 either Canon or Tamron? The Tamron has the VC. Thanks again!
I mostly fly with a 24mm prime Cannon Lens and always have IS on. If you have a very good gimbal and the copter's vibrations are minimal you shouldn't see too much difference between on and off but I do notice a difference so I leave it on. I also leave auto focus off.
I have used it with the 24-70 no IS and no issues at the 70 mm. This was one of the first things I tested out to see how well the rig works with higher focal lengths.