Originally posted by jamarley 
Ron, as one who also trusts my wife (and I hope we're not a dying breed) I understand your situation completely. When you're married for a long time, habits as well as desires are known to each other, so it's not usually a camel's back-breakng straw, now is it? My guess is you just want to do right by your wife, so you need the PF community's advice on that 16-45. I do own both; while being close at the long end those 2 mm give the 16-45 a completely different feel. Perhaps it's the closer focus of the 16-45 (28 vs. 40 cm), but it gives a more intimate view in my estimation. I look at the 16-45 as an all-purpose for walk around in good weather and the 18-135 as the same for inclement conditions.
i probably haven't helped you much here, Ron. I'll be interested in what others say. At least for now having put these thoughts in writing helps me to appreciate the value of each lens.
Jeff
My wife and I mentor engaged couples and one of the many things we stress to them is transparency in finances. That can be implemented in different ways for different couples but it's a good principle for a successful marriage. One thing my wife and I do is set a figure above which we consult with the other before purchase. For reference, most new lenses are priced above that figure.
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