Alright Martyn, I don't have one :) The fact is, I can't afford one!
Fondling this cold metallic wonder optics bring back memories of those great time I was with the papers, most of my news pictures were shot with a similar lens but WITHOUT the luxury of IS (Image Stabilizer).
Canon launch their first generation EF 70-200 f/2.8 L in March 1995, rapidly the versatile zoom became the "must have" of all EOS totting pros.
In September 2001 Canon delivered the same lens with an advance image stabilizer and priced it 3 times more than the non IS version.
Canon claimed their version two IS zoom have a three stops advantage over the non IS, what they meant was if you are able to shoot a shake free shot with your non IS at 1/125 (@ 200mm), you will be able to do the same at 1/15 with the IS lens! A bit of exaggeration, but possible ;)
