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Old 11-09-2009, 10:04 AM
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Thanks for all the help and advise guys.
I'd really like to lash out and get some fancy glass, but seeing as my wife isn't used to SLR's
and changing lenses all the time, I'm thinking something with a reasonable zoom range is best.
Also, being a woman (like most wives) she wouldn't enjoy lugging something big or heavy around.
From my investigations, it seems that the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is a good compromise.
Good points:
Range of zoom
f4.0 is ok
Has IS
Has Ultra-Low Dispersion elements like L-series.

It seems this is essentially an L-series but with a lesser focus motor.

If no one tells my I'm amazingly wrong, I'm hoping to head out this weekend and get one.

Cheers,
Jason.
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