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The thing is, once I have it I'll feel the urge to get a 17-35 F4 for lansdcapes, etc... And the socialists are killing us, here in Europe...

Actually it is brand new from a large Swiss retailer Inter Discount. I'll get a VAT (8%) refund. Thanks for the advice. Think I'll get one.

The hassle being the quasi certainty to have to return it at least once for cleaning/repair.

Hmmmmhhhh... why not get rid off the mirror?'.....

But I'll wait another year before I buy one...

I have analyzed your post. Maybe you could re-phrase it? Certain things end up getting compulsive..

T3, I have analyzed your post. Maybe you could re-phrase it? Certain things end up getting compulsive..

Very useful thread, thanks...Sometimes getting sick with the bickering on who's got the best gear...

Probably a bit of everything that's on this thread.But most people seem to forget that there is a crisis and lots of hobbyists may have different priorities.It is also true that back in 2005 Canon...