I'm going to run some scenario's of which combo's I'm leaning toward.


The dilemma that I have is finding the best lens to compliment the telephoto. I don't think I'm going to want to walk around for long periods of time with this lens on my shoulder.Yes, I will invest in a shoulder strap for this lens.


So the question is should I get longer reach as in the 24-105mm f/4, or wider angle as in the Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 or Canon's EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 which as noted has dust problems which have me very concerned.


I think the purchase of the 50mm 1.4 is a given for the indoor low light shots I love to take.


I just can't see myself purchasing all of this outright. Hope it's ok to post pricing but it will help for me to list the choices and combo's with pricing.


50mm f/1.4 USM $360


EF-S 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS $400 (Kit lens)


EF-S 17-50mm f/2.8 IS USM $1000


24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM $1059


Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 (NO IS) $410


Canon 17-40mm f/4.0L$670


Out of the combo's below, can someoneadvise thebest compliment for the 70-200 mentioned above?


Option 1 (most economical)+$360


40D with 28-135 kit lens, 50mm f/1.8


Option 2: +$770


40D with 28-135, 50mm f/1.8, Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8


Option 3: Most expensive and no wide angle lens capabilities, +$1400


40D, 50mm f/1.8, 24-105 f/4


I know I'm trying to purchase too much all at once. I could probably do without the wide angle lens since I'm not sure I appreciate the wide angle lens capabilities yet.


I guess it comes down toIQ,photo style,and pocketbook. That's a lot to decipher.


Sorry for the lengthy post. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome.


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