"So, my approach to equipment is not so much what I want; it has to be what I need. It has to be able to produce a return on investment. It has to be functional and it has to fit my style of shooting rather than asking me to adapt to it. Does that mean that my gear is all about being cerebral and without any fun-factor? Not at all!! My first test will be to head off to the Orlando Wetlands Park for a wildlife shoot with the new lens and my 1.4 Telextender. I'll make up some sort of excuse about having to test the lens out thoroughly but, frankly, it'll be all about having fun with my new toy. Uh, new depreciable asset. grin"

LOL, well said, Jim. I try very hard not to buy anything that does not have a real value-added benefit. The exception to this is the 5diii, which I am buying because "it was time" to get a new body for my 5dii. Like you, I am enjoying my new...depreciable asset. :P

James