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Originally Posted by Shead
consider purchasing the canon 24-70mm f2.8 L lens as a walk-around lens, but it does not come with IS, also considering the canon 24-105mm f4 with IS.... i really love to 2 extra stops, but is it worth not having IS? i've read some ppl whom bought the 2.8 complain about it not being sharp, maybe due to their shaky hands? What are your outputs guys?
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The 24-70 has one extra stop over the 24-105. I think the 24-105 is a good walkaround/travel lens, but I wouldn't use it professionally - I find the f4 aperture too limiting. Both lenses are a bit soft, but they will output sharp 16x20 prints, maybe 20x24 as long as you have optimum focus & exposure. I think for most people, the 24-105 is a better choice, but if you do a lot of people shots indoors, the f2.8 aperture of the 24-70 might come in handy, as the IS does not compensate for subject movement. The 24-70 is a bit of a pig, as it's big & heavy.