Quote Originally Posted by alexsommers
1. Would getting the 24-70 still not be wide enough for an everyday lens on a crop body even if I have the 10-22 to cover the wider range?

Only you can answer this. Personally, I tend to shoot on the long end most of the time (so 24 on a crop would be fine), but many people like the 17-24 range. I think John's suggestion of checking out your exif data is a good one.


Quote Originally Posted by alexsommers
2.Would the 24-70 be too much lens for a crop body and I really shouldn't bother until I finally have a full frame?

I really don't know what you mean by "too much lens". It's a concept I haven't come across before.


Quote Originally Posted by alexsommers
3. I've heard issues with the 17-55's image stabilization and/orauto focusfailing and just overall build quality of the 17-55 is just a tad lower. thoughts?

I've never used the lens but if I were considering purchasing it, I wouldn't consider these factors. I've spent too much time worrying about issues reported by only a few people only to have them come to nothing. (But then, maybe I'm just not very picky).


I think it simply comes down to weighing the factors you already know about. Pick the focal length range you want more, but give an edge to the 17-55 for IS (important, IMO) and and edge to the 24-70 for build quality.