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Electronics · Prime Camera Lenses

Do I need image stabilization in a prime lens?

Reviewer consensus

Most reviewers say it's nice to have but not essential if your camera body has IBIS. Reviewers covering the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro frequently call out its IS as a meaningful advantage for handheld video and low-light stills, while reviewers of bodies-with-IBIS systems consider it less critical.

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