Now off topic... but anyhow:
> Consequently, I think that once > I get an *ist-D, my 300mm will probably be sold. > My Sigma f2.8 70-200 zoom (whose optics I am extremely > happy with) will become a fast 105-300 zoom, and will > likely suit my personal 300mm needs much better than the prime. After re-reading, and rethinking, I now have to say that's a big fat lie <g>. Yes, the 200 becomes a 300... but the 400 becomes a 600 (hooray / d'oh!). The "hooray" is obvious (more length for free). The "D'oh!" is because this leaves a big ol' gap in between 300 and 600. I guess I kinda overlooked that until now. Oh well. I guess this digital factor thing isn't as clear-cut as I thought. Good thing I didn't sell my 300mm in haste. Still haven't figured out what I'm gonna do about a 24mm equivalent. Rumor has it that the (God forbidden!) FAJ 18-XX zoom lens is actually pretty good optically (gasp). I guess I'll have to wait and see. Then again, there's always the option of smuggling one of Mark Roberts' wide lenses off of Grand Father Mountain... but that also lends the possibility of him throwing me OFF the mountain once he finds out. hmmmm....
