Well, after 3 years of wanting (neeeeding[:#]), much deliberation and a great deal of help from my friends here on TDP, and of course approval from myWONDERFUL wife, I finally placed the order for the 500 F4L IS and of course all of the accessories (Wimberly plate, gimbal head and lens coatbut the polarizer is on back order . It should be here by the weekend, so Bosque, Here I come. I wanted to thank all of you who tolerated my indecision, commented on my questions and encouraged this purchase over all of the others we have discussed. I feel like a little girlgetting a new pony---[:O].


Thanks to all for all your help.


Bob


P.S. is it here yet? is it here yet? is it here yet?