[QUOTE=Kayaker72;69557]Newbie808,

You mention waiting for an update to the 28-300L, I just wanted to point out that could be a very long (years and years) wait. My suggestion would be to base your decision on what is currently available. One very good thing about lenses is that they hold ~70-80% of their value. So you should be able to buy what is currently available, use it for awhile and then resell them for a ~20-30% "rental rate" when a new lens that you want is released.

Hi Brant,
Thanks for the great advice. I'm shooting more travel videos, conventions, camps, and stills and I am leaning toward the new 24-70 coming out in June and the 70-200 2.8L II. I can't believe camera bags and tripods are so expensive. I want a video tripod too with a good fluid head and camera backpack. Any suggestions? Yes Oahu is beautiful (Hawaii 50 and The Amazing Race: Finals) are two great examples. But I'm sure it's beautiful where you live too.
Mahalo,
Steve