FUJI-shooting educators and students: read on! :) I was waiting till our camera store offers discounts to put my Xmas money to work, BUT IT GOT EVEN BETTER - while I was talking to the Fuji person during the event, she told me that I should check out Fuji's educational discounts. I got $250 off this lens by applying and getting their educational certificate! Now I can travel without changing lenses all the time!!!!