Canon or Tamron?

[Drifting Sand]

I currently have a T2i (will be upgrading to the Mark II shortly) I am looking at a lens to add to my collection, I curentlly love shooting with my 8-15mm Canon L lens, I have decided I want to get a 24-70mm lens, but can not decide between the older Canon L 24-70mm or the Tamron 24-70mm. I do like the fact that the Tamron does have image stabilization as I like to do alot of night photography and don't always have my tripod with me. Was wondering what you guys on the forum suggest.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Canon FTW

 

[thetrue]

Canon FTW

I second that!

 

[MLeeK]

Well, at that focal range the IS isn't really all that necessary. If you are at a shutter of 1/focal length you are at the minimum to control shake.
For long exposures the IS/VR won't help you either, that's a tripod thing. So... I'd go with the canon older version first.
Now if the Tamron drops to an appropriate price it will be well worth it.

 

[kathyt]

I have the Canon version and I use it alot.

 

[jaomul]

that tammy is getting savage reviews though