Help me with my cognitive dissonance.

[Maestro]

I just couldn't help it. To get more out of my camera I went ahead and purchased my first L series lens from Canon. I purchased this telephoto lens: EF 200mmL USM. Even though I do more close-ups and portraits, I find I need a better telephoto lens than the stock zoom lens that came with my Digital Rebel XT. I got it for a good price for an L series.

[Blue_In_AK]

1. I can't wait to see some pix...

Don't feel bad -- everybody deserves something nice for themselves now and then. :)

[Maestro]

2. My cognitive dissonance is really high.

I actually cancelled the order then ordered again but this time I decided to sacrifice some f-stops (so I won't being doing any low-light photos) to get a telephoto zoom, the EF 70-200mm nonIS (I'll have to use a tripod) L series. I decided I wanted the ability to zoom as well.

[ConsAreLiars]

3. Use it a lot and get some nice photos that you would have missed.

That will be what settles the matter.

[RagingInMiami]

4. And you didn't get the 1.4X extender?

What kind of camera you have?

[Maestro]

5. Way ahead of you.

I just need to save up a bit more money. Did you see post #2? I decided I wanted some zoom capability.