<p class="justify"]I was very pleased with the image quality and focus speed of the lens, the problem was that apparently 200mm is not enough for me.
<p class="justify"]I was in the back of the house looking at the squirrels playing in a tree that was no more than 10 or so feet away, I had the 18-200mm lens on my XTi and took some photos, perhaps it was unrealistic but I really thought I was going to be able to zoom in a lot more than I could.
<p class="justify"]At 10 or so feet away, at 200mm I thought I was going to be able to tell if the squirrel had something between its teeth. :-)
<p class="justify"]I also like going to the zoo and taking photos of the animals and felt that 200mm would not cut it. I know about the 200mm and infinite focus, but some things are only 20 - 50 feet away.
<p class="justify"]So...I may look into the 70-300mm IS or just wait and see if something new is announced at the next PMA show, fortunately I'm in no rush and can wait.


Has anyone else ran into this feeling that 200mm is not what you thought?

Thanks.