Hi all,

Thank you again for all your recommendations and opinions. I am humbled by the level of professionalism, helpfulness and overall intelligence in this community.

I am meeting with the guy this Saturday who is selling the Canon 70-200L IS F4 for $800. I have the opportunity to purchase this lens, however is there something I need to be looking for in 10 minutes or less to see if the lens is in good condition to buy? I am a bit nervous to spend $800 bucks off of a CraigsList ad, however, if it's used as little as he says it's and it is in as good of condition as he says it is, then it may be a good deal.

Jrw, I read a lot about the 50 1.4 and I thought it is a good lens to start with. I believe the 17-55 (all purpose, great IQ), the 60 2.8 macro (great for shots of little features on my new born) and the 50 1.4 (low light, great blur) is be a good starter kit that will provide me with I need. In my experience I enjoy using all three, however I like the option of the zoom and 17-55 is my go to lens.

Fast forward one year; my little boy is getting very active and the longer focal length is appealing. However, I am struggling with the idea of buying a high end point and shoot in place if the telephoto. I can't afford both, and I'm torn; telephoto vs. P&S. My heart is with the telephoto, is it the better of the two given my current kit? (60D, 17-55 2.8, 50 1.4, 60 macro 2.8, 430 EX II).

Thank you again for all your assistance!

Bruce