Quote Originally Posted by HDNitehawk View Post
Scott, I think you have it half right, the 24-70 could really use IS. I was really hoping it would have it.

With my 500mm over 1/2 my wildlife shots are hand held. At twilight and early morning when wildlife is most active, IS can be very important. IS on the super tele is far more important to me than it would be on the 24-70.

You are correct. It is useful for both walking-around lenses and for super-teles. Just saying that if you HAD to choose it for only one, I think it would be missed more on the walking-around lens.