fortunate enough, it is II

basket lichnuss. Very oreserm walkabout lens especially when you are lazy to switch lens.

When nonac gonna make IS version la.

yup, that is the backside of 24-70mm, it does not have IS

70mm doesn't need IS la. Technologies come with a cost...just like 35mm F2 IS..cost Rm2K++...

if they had that IS feature maybe the price also increase 1k

Good to have, if nikon can make it, I don't see why nonac can't make it. Anyway luckily nonac compensated with 11-24L.

Looking forward for an improved version of 24-70.

Btw 35mm f2 is crappy, no idea why they even invested IS on it. tsk tsk.

If you already fork out like close to 8k for 24-70L, i think extra 1k for IS is justifiable la.

yaya in that sense, the pain is rather similar!hahaha

if and only if, the adding of IS cost 1K

got feeling it will cost more than that if it happened.

Eh who says 70mm doesn't need IS?

When the lighting is low and f2.8 doesn't help, you can at least get 2 to 4 stops stabilization and that help a lot!

This is also helpful in handheld videography, 24-70 with IS is really useful.

Try out the 24-70 f/4 IS and see, it has low-light advantage over 24-70 f/2.8

thats a very narrow minded mind...if nikon can do it why not you change to nikon system ? 24-70 just got improved to II and F4 version won't be any new improve version in next 3 to 5 years...

35 F2 is crap ? till u try then only comment...all lens have its pros and cons. don't judge so optimistically la

Do not post up your sales stuff here.

oh i thought subtle one is ok, sorry my bad

can i just mention i have something to sell and post the link to it?

Nope, that's not allowed as well, actually.
You already have it on your signature...

Yeap, 11-24L without IS already like 10k, if with IS fuhhh.... madness

IS is useful more for videography as it helps to reduce handshake movement.

For low-light photography, I'll take f2.8 anytime over f4 IS.

IS doesn't help to reduce blurry shots due to subject movement, but having 2.8 gives you the higher shutter speed to freeze movement.

well you wouldn't know, Canon might retailiate if their demand / sales goes down.

Nah, I don't try lenses and start judging 'optimisticlally'.

I've owned most of the lenses, from budget to premium lenses. I still have 30 over premium lenses in my hand.

I can honestly tell you this is crap lens.

My Siggy 30mm f1.4 kicks my C35 anytime yo.

I should be more specific in my post.

If you're like me shooting still subjects and scenery (and don't mind movement trails) then F4 IS is better than F2.8.

If it's action or movements then yes F2.8 has 1-stop edge to reduce motion blur.

ehhh vikingw2k owns more lens than the rest of us.

Even if he doesn't own it, I think he's entitled his opinion.

Every other lens in this world will have people who love them and people who hate them, or have varying opinion.

What you adore may be what I detest and vice versa.

so far i am hooked to f2.8 too

wan awesome IS got for tammy 24-70mm f2.8, somemore cheap yo

the size of 24-70mm f2.8 lens never stop growing

i tried to use tokina for event photo but failed cos slow focusing lens due to macro nature

You'll love 2.8 if you are shooting events. I struggle a lot with f4, even at widest end 11mm. Have to bump iso kawkaw to compensate.

and weight.