24-105 to 24-70

[neuroanatomist]

according to a CR2 Canonrumors source the 24-70 f/2.8 IS is due to be released next week. You might want to hold off until then.

It's not too helpful to quote rumors. The "take this to the bank" rumor (that's a quote from the actual rumor!) stated that the lens was due to be announced earlier this week. Clearly, it wasn't (they announced printers).


Similarly, CR had a thread calledEF24-70 f/2.8L IS Confirmation?- that thread is dated Feb 28th, 2009. Guess they were as wrong a year ago as they were last week.

hi guys! having the 24-105 as a general walkaround lens is it worth to move up to the 24-70 for better image quality wise. its basically, IS vs f2.8...is it worth the move? considering the weight & no IS on the 24-70. either of the lenses will be with the body 95% of the time. any suggestions? thanks!

Make your decision based on IS, aperture, and lens size/weight. You can turn off IS and see what sort of difference that makes for your shooting. Are you happy with the OOF blur/bokeh at f/4 on your 24-105mm? The f/2.8 of the 24-70mm will be better in that regard.

[waving_odd]

Are you happy with the OOF blur/bokeh at f/4 on your 24-105mm? The f/2.8 of the 24-70mm will be better in that regard.

I second neuroanatomist in this aspect. The shallower DoF at f/2.8 on 24-70 is not something the f/4 on 24-105 can easily achieve. Shallow DoF can be one of the important factors to consider between these 2 very glasses.