Jack_LC

And if LR goes the same way I will be making the move to Aperture!

And if LR goes the same way I will be making the move to Aperture!

Might even consider doing this when my LR4 version is superseded.

RIP Adobe - the once great company that provided so many 'hobbyist' photographers with a great product. Sadly missed by all former users.

I know that many of you 'Hobbyists' will have 'Liked'...

Placed 46^th in the challenge. Found these old Holdens parked in an paddock awaiting a kind renovator to find them.

Thank you all for your generosity in giving me some excellent comments and advice. You have all certainly provided me with some clarity to my thinking. I will take Mizzar's advice and get the 24-70...

Mizzar - thanks for your very common sense approach to my question. Your advice much appreciated.

Sometimes you get what you pay for and I think this is one of those times. Get the Canon 1.4X TC V3.

Personally I would leave the 7D at home and take the 17-40, 70-200, 50 & 1.4X TC. The TC will give you that extra length if you need it. A little surprised that you have no coverage between 40 and...

Know what you mean but I need the 70-200 2.8 for low light work - concert / stage etc. so will have to sacrifice the back for the extra stop.

For my retirement I am giving myself some presents and wonder what you guys think of my list that I am considering. Canon 5D MkIII Canon 16-35 f2.8 - wide for landscape and low light Canon 24-105 -...

I get that you don't want to carry a lot of gear but why limit yourself with primes when you are travelling - why not a 14-24 2.8 for low light and WA and a 24-120 f4 for a little extra reach. keep...