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Re: New 70D with EF 24-105 L IS USM or EF-S 18-135 IS STM?
Odiebla wrote:
Finally it's time for me to step up from my current 350D with Sigma 18-200 3.5-5-6.
Regarding the body it was quick pretty clear I would become a very happy chappy with the 70D. Then I spent lots of time in reviewing what decent walk-around lens I wanted to buy. I was convinced this time I had to spend a more serious amount on the glass. So after two weeks of investigation I decided to opt for the Canon EF 24-105 L IS USM. Again a compromise of course, but for what it offers not bad at all. And currently for sale for about 690 euro. It suffers severely less distortion, CA and softness compared to my current Sigma so ok what the heck... Today I went to my local camera specialist to feel and touch both. The sales dude agreed with my 70D choice, a severe step up from my old body. But the big surprise for me was his comment on my lens of choice... To old, not optimised for the 70D, not that suitable for movies because of the noise (??)... According to him the L was not that superb. Of course, it's quality was ok but he had seen lots of them come back for repairs and re-adjustments.
His suggestion was a EF-S 18-135 IS STM lens. At that point I was unfamiliar with the STM motor and because of my severe doubts I decided not to buy today and head home. Still puzzled I now read some reviews and frankly I don't understand why the guy pushed me towards a cheaper lens with this body.
Just sometimes a salesman gives sensible advice. The choice of lenses for 1.6-factor bodies has evolved greatly over the years. If, as I do, you have a dual-format kit then the 24~105 "borrowed" from the FF body teamed with the EF-S 10~22 works well as a combination, but, as many other posters have said, there are plenty of reasons for not considering a 24~105 on its own for 1.6-factor. I don't know about the 18~135STM, but my wife just bought the 18~55STM and 55~250STM to provide a lightweight travel kit with her 7D, and results are really excellent.