24-70 f2.8
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The main complaint is the wide end, 24mm isn't that wide on a crop body. My solution was to get a 10-22mm but that isn't gonna work for the jump to full frame.
The 24-105 has the nice IS feature that the 24-70mm doesn't have and the extra length is probably more desirable for a walk about lens.
The wider aperture on the 24-70mm will get you faster and more accurate focusing in lower light than the f/4. But the IS will allow you to get sharper shots at lower shutter speeds.
The both have good and lesser points it is just a case of choose based on what you shoot. Both lenses seem very good, I have been considering a 24-105mm for my 2nd body for a bit of extra length as a walk about lens.
The 24-105 has the nice IS feature that the 24-70mm doesn't have and the extra length is probably more desirable for a walk about lens.
The wider aperture on the 24-70mm will get you faster and more accurate focusing in lower light than the f/4. But the IS will allow you to get sharper shots at lower shutter speeds.
The both have good and lesser points it is just a case of choose based on what you shoot. Both lenses seem very good, I have been considering a 24-105mm for my 2nd body for a bit of extra length as a walk about lens.
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I used to have a 40D with the 24-105. When I got a 5D it was more use at the wide end although I always regretted not having the speed of the 2.8. With FF in mind and hindsight I'd reccomend the 24-70 2.8
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I was in a similar dilemma asking near enough the same question about both lens's. In the end i opted for the 24-70 2.8 as my photography will require the speed of the 2.8. It weighs a ton but the lens is superb and i havent regretted the decision since, although i have been tempted with the 24-105 since i will be getting a lens ranging 70 - 200 which will fill the gap if needed. The moral of this story is what will suit your photography best, range or speed?
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I'd been looking at the 24-70 also, however I notice a lot of people are recommending the 17-55 IS USM as a general walk about lens for a crop body.
Not an easy decision!
Not an easy decision!
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If you shoot in low light a lot then the extra stop is well worth it. If you don't then the 24-105 will be fine. In fact in my Canon days I found the IQ of the 24-105 to be much better than the 24-70.
I hate to answer a question with a question, but what do you intend shooting with your lens?
I hate to answer a question with a question, but what do you intend shooting with your lens?
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I don't want to hijack the OP's thread but I guess the info may help him!
I shoot a large variety of stuff, kids & family, abstract but really just finding my feet atm.
I have a 70-200 f4L which is the main reason I want a better walkabout lens, I compare the shots I take on my Tamron 17-50 f2.8 to the canon lens and there is quite some difference.
I find I rarely shoot anything close to 17mm so having a lens with a little extra reach would be nice although I realise on a crop body (30D) the 24-70 would equate to something more like 38-1??. I don't take too many low light shots so that might be a consideration.
Its a lot of cash for a lens but I would hope would keep me going for quite some time!