Happy Birthday !!

Thanks! We had fun in the Berkshires! The time was too short.

Maybe I'll replace the 24-70 F2.8 L with this IS lens, maybe not as I like the wider aperture for motorsport

Big decision. I read where quite a few others are selling the 24-70 for this lens.

I just don't want to spend 1/3 the price of a new car (or a V12 Jaguar 'E' type) on a lens

I never thought I'd spend this much money on a lens. I have to sell my 85mm/1.8 and 35mm/f2.0 both of which are hardly used. But I need to sell them to help me pay for the 24-105, bringing the cost down a bit. I love them both - but the 24-105 covers both focal lengths, and if it's as good as it's supposed to be, I'll be happy. I don't use the 85mm enough - and I'm keeping the 17-40 and 50mm.

Thanks for the thoughts.

Liz