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Personally, I'd say no. But many here swear by IS. It's far better to use a monopod or tripod than IS. You'll get sharper shots every single time. IS is a temporary attempt to fix hand holding issues, it's not a cure all. Many users today do not practice good photography - they do not hold the body or lens correctly, their footwork is bad, and they do not learn how to control their breathing to reduce shake. I've taken a few shots with my Sigma 150mm at 1/15 second that look OK, and don't look unsharp unless you look at them 100% in Photoshop. That's significantly under what is recommended for hand holding. And that lens doesn't have IS. I have a bit of an advantage here, since I'm primarily a macro shooter, and that means very steady hands as a rule.
Dave
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