I was torn between Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS that everyone is raving about, or Canon 70-300 f/4-5.6 L that would go the extra 100mm.. I wanted to put the order in today, and so I was flipping between the interviews about the two lenses. Then I came to the part of 70-300mm review I've been passing, that mentioned that the tripod mount ring is optional (On an L-lens that goes to 300mm!!!!!). Well, before I put in the order, I thought, I'll just check how much extra would it be to use that lens on a tripod --- on Amazon.com: TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS.


I don't think so, Canon.


I just felt the interest in spending any money on Canon glass run out! Maybe I'll come back later and reconsider, but I know for sure that I will never want to even consider the 70-300mm again.