On Tue, 08 Aug 2006 08:57:01 -0400, Harry Krause
wrote:

They don't have "Vibration Reduction," but if you learn
how to hold a camera and lens and don't shoot at really slow shutter
speeds, it's not necessary. Also, a tripod or even a monopod obviates
the need for vibration reduction.

What about for boating? It seems to me that on a moving boat,
anything you can do to minimize vibration/motion is a good thing.