I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I am considering investing in the Canon 24-70 2.8. But I'm worried the 2.8 will not be wide enough for certain times. So I'm considering saving some cash and getting a Tamron 17-50 2.8 and a Canon 85 1.8 combo which will also be about $400 cheaper. Decisions decisions.......





I do have a 430 ExII tho, and I'd have to say a flash is very nice to have for those times when you just can't get enough light. In fact I'd say it's a necessity.