Your Thoughts on the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

[cas1963]

I just purchased a very low mileage 5Dmk4, and I need some lenses now. I really liked my EFS 17-55 on my crop camera and used it almost all the time. The range of this 24-70 is what I want but it doesn’t have IS. I’ve been reading so many different opinions but looking for one more from this group! Will I miss the IS? I’m mostly NOT using a tripod, only if the exposure will be too long.  
Thank you in advance.  

[ebiggs1]

"Will I miss the IS?"

I have had all three version of that lens. Non has had or have IS and all have made me a lot of money. Keep in mind at one time no lens had IS and we got along just fine. The 24-70mm is my most used lens. It's on the camera 75% of the time.

[cas1963]

Keep in mind at one time no lens had IS and we got along just fine.

was thinking the same thing, thx