A standard zoom lens with great macro capabilities can be hard to find, but if you buy the Canon EF-24 to 70-millimeter f/4.0L Image Stabilization UltraSonic Motor Standard Zoom Lens, you will be very pleased with your purchase. The lens has incredibly clear focusing abilities even without the macro feature, though the macro feature allows for beautiful magnified shots. This lens delivers high-quality images and details throughout its entire zoom range. Low light conditions will not be a concern due to its image stabilization. Even night shots with long exposure will be razor sharp. The Hybrid Image Stabilization system features up to 4 stops of stabilization, compensating for angular and shift camera shakes, making stabilization possible even when in macro mode. Some chromatic aberration may occur along with some vignette shading at the short end of the zoom, but these can be fixed in post.

The autofocus feature of the Canon EF 24 to 70-millimeter Standard Zoom Lens is very quick, quiet, and precise. The inner focus and ring-type UltraSonic Motor permits the photographer to have full access to manual focus even while in autofocus mode. The Canon EF 24 to 70-millimeter lens is dust-sealed and water resistant as well as fluorine coated on the front and rear elements to decrease the chances of fingerprints or smudging.