[robski]

This is where the pro Canon 1D range come into their own they are meant to focus with 1 stop less light that the 30D etc. Another money drain

If you can't afford the 1.2 L at least the 1.4 is a big step in the right direction. The main thing I disliked about the 1.8 was the very noisey AF motor and the general build is not very robust. But Hey you can pick them up second hand for £50. On the plus side they do score 8/10 on the optics front.