"John M. Lovda" wrote:
>
> Considering the great ratings this lens got, I was really tempted to buy one
> until I noticed the weight. It is over two pounds! That is more than twice as
> heavy as other L lenses such as the 24/1.4 or 35/1.4 (which are heavy compared
> to other "non-L" lenses).
>
> Does anyone out there own one? Do you need a camera bag with wheels like
> airport luggage? Is it really that much better than the 85/1.8 to be worth
> dragging around?
John, If you would require a pull wagon to carry a text book, then
you would require wheels for the extra 1 lb. Ray Amos
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