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Thanks guys - bought a 15-85......really pleased with it :)

Looks like I've sourced a 15-85. Just waiting for collection details. Thanks for your input guys, I'll let you know my thoughts........ Nice

Steve, thanks for the insight. It seems the 15-85 is the one to go for. Don't do a lot of video but the 18-135 would be something to consider if things changed. Nige

Bythesea, Thanks for looking. Vaguely remember a 50% rule being bandied about when they changed things!

Thanks for looking. Vaguely remember a 50% rule being bandied about when they changed things!

It seems that most who have one like them. Need to find a sharp copy - can't seem to get access to the Classifieds although I've been on here since 2010, posted 203 messages (did have access until things changed - but had no real need to post until I decided to upgrade my kit - don't tend to...

Not considered the 18-135 as I have the 70-200 (and a 1.4 MKII extender) to cover the longer focal length.........

Guys, thanks very much for the input - it certainly confirmed my thoughts - much appreciated. Now to raid the piggy bank to get the lens - anyone want 3 x 17-85s LOL!!

Hi, I've just had another 17-85 showing error 01 and I'm getting tired of replacing the ribbons so it's about time for an upgrade. It will be used on both a 7D and a 600D as a walkabout lens. My son is a car spotter so will be using it at car events etc. Looking at the reviews there seems to...

Guys - thanks for all your input - I have gone with a 1.4TC Mk2 and am delighted with the results so far! I may well save up for a bigger zoom at some point..........and I'll be back asking your advice again! Cheers, Nice

JohnStewart & The Image Team Guys, thanks very much for your input.......I must admit to leaning towards the 70-200 f4 (or maybe the f4 IS) with a TC as, having looked at the specs, I see the f2.8 and the 100-400 are nearly twice the weight. Are you able to use your 2.8 and the 100-400...

EdwardL, thanks for your candid comments and opinion......I 'fear' you may well be right! I do use most of the above settings etc. but have very limited time for PP - indeed my 16 year old son who is doing GCSE photography has a far better understanding and practical application of Photoshop...

Mmm, that sounds expensive for PL. Might be that I approach a pro who's covering the event as well as trying to get a few shots of my own....... So you would recommend a 100-400 over a 300, if I were to sell the 70-200? Another option might be to look at a 70-200 2.8 (non-IS) with a TC -...

Thanks Matt, I have the standard 70-200f4 non-IS.......Is it worth the extra for the IS? As you can probably see from my previous post I'm angling to take this 'opportunity' to 'upgrade' my gear.........although the consencus seems to be a 1.4TC is a good, cost effective option! Nige

JohnStewart, Max5 does race at circuits such as Croft, Pembrey, Anglesey, Donington and Silverstone and that's a really valid point regarding my whereabouts - hadn't really considered that! As for PLI - any idea what sort of cost that entails? If I did sell the 70-200 I may stretch to a...