Good advice guys, thanks again for all the help.
I do want to go try out the oly at the camera store to see how it feels.
I am thinking about the 18-200 VR specifically for my ocean kayaking trip to photograph whales and other animals where the boat will be moving, and it would be nice to not have to change lenses at all in the boat, I'm going to be scared enough just bringing the camera in a dry bag let alone changing lenses.
I have read every review of the 18-200 and I know its not going to be fast in the telephoto end, but I think it would make a great walk-about lense.
The alternative is 2 canon IS lenses which cost a fair bit more but I still might go that route, especially because the 18-200 is so hard to find, I might not even find a vendor who can get me one before my trip!
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