you must be have strong arms if you use the 70-200mm as a walkabout!

The thing i like about the fifty is the lack of zoom – i feel it forces me to think so much more about the composition compared to when I have a zoom at my disposable.

I agree, the 50mm is a great walk-around lens, and the only time I use it is when I’m not using my L 70-200. I tell people not to get too comfortable with the kit lens. I quit growing as a photographer when I got into that rut.