Wow. I've read a ton of threads in these forums, and I'm consistently
impressed by the lengths contributors will go to in order to be helpful
and courteous (this thread is a shining example). The OP's tone in this thread is such a stunning contradiction to these standards (and even still, people are trying to continue to help!). Open dialogue and exploration of photography is what makes these forums so enjoyable and useful as a learning tool. We are all ignorant, each of us, and that is why we come to places like this to share what we do know and learn what we don't from those around us. Heaven forbid we try to help somebody out. To that end, may I 'suggest' this link as a good place for reviews of the lens you're interested in if the members here aren't cutting the mustard.