I think the general consensus is that the 24-105 would have more applications than the 70-200 f/4, but that it doesn't add a whole lot of options to my existing kit, which is what I was originally thinking too. So I think this reinforced my decision to go with the 70-200.


I am kind of surprised more people didn't discount the 18-55 as even effectively "covering" me on the wide end. I guess I don't give the lens enough credit. Maybe I shouldn't have stuffed it away for good after buying my primes . I guess the fact that it's slow isn't that important if I'm mostly using it for landscapes.


Perhaps my next purchase after the 70-200 will be a 5dmkII with a 24-105 kit... then I'll have two great f/4 IS zooms, a nice fast 50 mm prime, and a macro lens.


Man, why did I have to choose a new hobby that is both addicting and expensive... couldn't it have just been one or the other?! Which brings me to my next question... how often does Adorama replenish their refurb supply? I bought my 100mm refurbished and I see no reason to not do that every time, except in the case of the 24-105 where it's only saving $60 on $1060. I saw a refurbished 70-200 f/4L IS on there a couple months back for $999 (reg. $1135), but it's no longer on there. Would kind of like to hold out for that deal if it wouldn't cause me to miss shooting all the sights this summer!


p.s. I'm not sure if I'm replying the correct way. I just want to add a post to the thread, not reply to a particular post... do I hit quick reply for that?