Quote Originally Posted by Tarzanman
If you only have the kit lens, then the 70-200 will blow your mind. HOWEVER, you should realize that unless you are looking for a very high-end lens, you'll be better served by the Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 which is:
-Much smaller
-Much lighter
-Also has IS
-Less than half the price ($250 new)
-Only 1 f-stop slower at the far end.
-Has a wider zoom range (20mm on both the wide and tele ends)

Its not a bad purchase, but it might be way more than you need. If you don't already know that you need a 70-200mm L lens then you might want to opt for the 55-250mm and a flash, which will cost you the same amount of money (probably $50 less, actually)

awsome i understand completley . thanks for the info