Quote Originally Posted by perk1961 View Post
the 2.8 just seems that it would be a much more useful for allaround use. thanks guys
I am going to reinforce something Neuro said "but it's a lot of lens to carry around" and I love mine as well. The 70-200mm II is a brick that takes great pictures. In its range you won't beat it. But every time I take it out...I am reminded the thing is a brick.

You said all around pictures. The 70-300mm L is a more compact lens, and as such does not draw as much attention. I am sure fellow forum member SteveU will give you his input on the lens, as some of his Zombie pictures have been exceptional and I think the lens would be wonderful for street type work, probably more so than the 70-200mm because it would be a less noticed and not draw as much attention. I think if you want a compact lens the 70-300mm L might be a good choice. Occasionally I have thought of buying one myself.