<p>Hi everyone, thanks for all your comments and recommendations. Much appreciated.</p>
<p>Like I mentioned earlier, I was also contemplating on a 50D and eventually settled for one. Now this will sound a bit bizarre, but this 50D is like BRAND NEW! only 150 shots taken and even the Firmware that was in it was 1.0.6 which I updated to 1.0.9. It also came with a 17-85mm IS USM, which again is in immaculate condition. I'm over the moon with this purchase as I paid only 350 quid for both the camera and the lens.</p>
<p>Now here's the next question :) I've always wanted a 24-105 L and I've given it a wee bit of thought, maybe if I sell the 17-85mm that came with the camera, the same (17-85mm) I already own and my BG-E2N original battery grip, add a few extra quid, I almost can afford the 24-105mm. I know in reality it's going to be 38-168mm, but the question is, will the 24-105mm make a significant difference as oppose to the 17-85mm? I'm really not bothered about wide angle, I just like sharper images, which I can play around with later. </p>
<p>Thought you might also want to know that I own the 50mm f/1.4, 70-200mm L f/4 (non IS).....will the 24-105mm make a happy addition to the family or I should rather stick with the 17-85mm? Thanks.</p>