What Lens to buy my wife ???

[BES]

From a perspective of a woman...but not one who wants to soot wildlife, so take it with a grain of salt...


We want the best IQ in the lightest package unless you are going to carry it for us []


I would not do that to my husband, so I went for 70-200 f/4 IS as a zoom but this one fits my needs. Guys here recommended it for me and they were so right!


You have received some great advice from guys who know what they are doing, they are experts here, I love their advice and they are just so nice.


Here is what I would recommend: Get her one of the lenses recommended here, preferably in local store where she can exchange it for the one she wants if you do not get it just right, and do not sweat it, your gesture will be greatly appreciated and you will score huge brownie points anyway. Good luck!

[Colin]

You know, perhaps, a good idea would be to make the present an event...


Set aside half a day, tell her that it's time for her birthday present, take her out to a nice lunch, and then tell her that you need her help.


Take her to a camera store that you've verified has all the lenses youthink she'll like and will let her try them, and when you arrive, tell her that you'd appreciate her help selecting a gift for the most wonderful woman you know. How much you spend may be potentially sticky, particularly if she wants something you don't want to pay for. If she feels sheepish about spending the money, and you don't, that's a much easier hurdle. Still, being married, it is a joint expense, possibly a good investment in your relationship showing that you value her interests, and an opportunity for you to show your selflessness and generousity, regardless of what the price tag is. But, I'd say, to NOT let he go for anything cheaper than the models mentioned. If you end up buying something that she won't be happy with ultimately, you're just thowing money away.


If you then had a quick getaway planned the next day or two that would allow together time in a serene wildlife setting, that'd probably be major bonus points. I'm no relationship expert, though generally speaking, it seems that women appreciate it when you make an obvious show of effort []


Good luck, regardless.

[TheBigO]

Many thanks for all your help i can now give it some considerated thought and hopefully come somewhere near the mark