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[neuroanatomist]

Thanks for the helpful tips, Wayne! So far, she's seemed ok with 'excitement' - we went to a series of jazz/blues concerts over the summer, and she had a blast dancing up by the stage for nearly 2 hours each time (here's a pic from the second one). By the third one, she managed to get herself invited up on stage and spent a song on the lead singer's shoulders...


We've looked into Santa's Village too, and may head up there on one of the days. Thanks also for the tip on a return through Pinkham Notch! If you have suggestions for a couple of short hikes in the area (perhaps start a Conversation to avoid further hijacking Tom's thread), that would be most welcome...she already spends a lot of time out in the 'wilderness' (local Audubon preserves and state parks), and loves the outdoors.

[bob williams]

Yep, Definitely, The 24-105





Bob

[JJphoto]

24-105 is the choice however I won't hesitate to pick the 70-300 since it's new and your feet can cover part of the 24-70 range.

[peety3]

4) 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS (available soon and assuming IQ is very good)

Even if it were the award-winner for your question (which it clearly isn't, as I too would vote for 24-105), assume that a new lens will be on heavy backorder for weeks if not months. Even #2 in your list was hard to get for perhaps half a year. Besides, you haven't seen any reviews...