Its about that time of year again, taxes are coming back! Anyone getting any goodies?

[Kayaker72]

David,

Tough call. There are several here on the forum shooting a cropped sensor body with the 24-105 + an ultra wide and several also with the EFS 15-85. I've seen great shots from both combinations. I have the EFS 15-85 and EFS 10-22. I can tell you I use the 15-24 range a significant amount and thought I'd use the 10-15 range, but have found that I use it much less frequently. So I agree with others, I think you would miss 17-23 range. As for reach, I've never really missed "longer" on the EFS 15-85. The way I shoot I tend to want (on a cropped sensor) the 15-85 mm range or 200-400 mm (mostly 400 mm). Granted, if I had 86-105 mm, I'd probably use it.

Second tough call, upgrading your general purpose lens vs going to the EF 100-400L. On one hand you already have a general purpose lens and you don't have anything from 250-400 mm. I would tend to lean toward the 100-400L. But if you currently do not feel limited by 250 mm, and shoot the majority of your shots in the general purpose range, then I'd upgrade your general purpose lens.

Really, I subscribe to the philosophy of use your current gear until you find a need and then address that need. If you have multiple needs, address the one that is most glaring.

Good luck,
Brant