I have had a pair of Canon Image Stabilized for a couple of years now. With 55 year old eyes, I couldn't tell which lenses are sparper if I tried. But, as one ages and isn't as steady as he used to be, the IS feature is worth much more to me than a couple of per cent, if that, more clarity of other brands. The Mrs. & I would not consider anything but the Canon IS 12X or higher magnifcation. Try them, buy them, and laugh at the others.

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