Steve Parrott wrote (edited): The lens choice is my problem. I have basically narrowed it down to two Cannon lenses. The 28 - 135 F3.5 - 5.6 IS lens, and the 28 - 70 2.8 L lens. -------------------------------------------------------------- Steve, If you need the wide open F2.8 aperture get the 28-70mm F2.8L. You can also opt for less exoensive alternative but the Canon has the faster and quieter AF. If you are not in need of F2.8, then the 28-135mm IS is the best choice. I have used this lens since its debut and it has been a solid performer. All photographs taken with it are sharp. Unless you always use a tripod and then enlarge your prints to 30x40 you will not see any difference in the photographs taken with the 28-135mm v. the 28-70L at the mid apertures (F8). I know owners of the 28-70L may flame me for this but that is the truth. Yes, the 28-70L is very solid and made of metal while the 28-135mm is more plastic, but my 28-135mm has taken quite a beating over the last 3 years and is still working flawlessly. IS also helps me handhold the lens at 1/15th seconds at F8, something that would be difficult for the 28-70mmL without Image stabilization. Peter K * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
