yea, chosen elite i like that!
just john price (f2) chris lee (f4) and me (f3) tho vicky might be joining the team if she proves her self with her new B4 FT.
The usm stands for ultra sonic motor i think chris.. basically the lens focus is driven by a motor inside the lens, instead of by the motor in the camera body, so its faster.
75-300 is a nice reach, will be a nice lens outdoors next year..