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IF the 24-105 is pin sharp and has fantastic IQ then the 24-70 is unlikely to have been a better investment.
I do however believe that the 24-105 has attained some mythical status that really is beyond its place in the Canon line-up. It's not stunningly sharp until it's stopped down a few stops, it vignettes a fair bit, there's a little distortion at both ends of the range.
In its favour it has a useful range on any body style and is very affordable...an L class kit lens in simple parlance.
In footballing terms, it's not the flashy winger or brick wall centre half...it's a journeyman midfielder that gets off the bench for the last 15 minutes to steady the ship.
Bob
Hmmm, what I meant was that the 24-70mm would have served me better indoors where flash photography is limited. Comparing the 24-105 to a kit lens is ridiculous - having previously been using a Canon 17-85mm IS there is absolutley NO comparison!
Correct me if im wrong but isnt it usual practice to stop down to get the max IQ from a lens, effectively finding its "sweet spot"?