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best lens with IS for my needs

fcnealvillangca

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I know that primes are sharper than zoom lens but I think I need them for my travelling set.
I only have
50mm 1.8
85mm 1.8
135 2.0
I am using it for event videos, corporate and for portraits
what about a shorter focal legnth than Canon ef-s 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS?
 
If you already like your primes, why not go with the 28-135 IS? (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/149629-USA/Canon_2562A002AA_EF_28_135mm_f_3_5_5_6_IS.html)
It's not great, but it is dirt cheap with IS and covers the range of your primes.
If you want to spend a bit more and don't mind shorter coverage, the 24-105F4 IS (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/397662-USA/Canon_0344B002AA_24_105mm_f_4L_IS_USM.html) is overall better and a bit wider, and 24-70IS is also an option.

If you need something other than travel though, I suggest getting a good camera bag and taking your primes.