Thanks.., that's kind of what I was thinking. Today, 1/8000sec was still too bright fully opened up at ISO 100 in bright sunlight, so an ND filter may be the way to go if I don't want to stop down. All my other Lens stop at 2.8, so I never had a need to use an ND Filter on them, I do use polarizing filters at times.


I really bought this lens as a low light lens, so I have no regrets. I've also discovered another nice use for this lens and that's walking around at dusk.


I'm also considering the; 85mm f/1.8, 100mm f/2, and 135 f/2L as you had suggested as my indoor sports lens. I know the 135mm f/2L is the best out of that bunch, but it may be a little long on my 7d but I know that I will eventually be going FF soon. I would love a new, fast, FF (low light) body from Canon. I hope they announce a new FF 1DsIV. My other option is the 1.3X 1DIV, which has mixed reviews, but is a big step up from my 7D.


Anyone here have any experience with the 1.3x, IDIV body?


John, how do you like the optical quality on the 85mm f/1.8?


Rich