Well, went ahead w/ 35G. Weighing everything, I do want a wider angle than 70mm to use in low-light and for shooting sports while not being stationary AF is definitely a must.
Now, next up will be one of Yunguno flashes and a tripod of sorts.
my new 35mm lens and the black rapid sport strap, I just hooked it straight onto my camera hook, hangs snug to my side and the lens points inwards, seems to be ok, thinking of making a adjustment to secure it to my belt or belt loops so if I bend over its not going to move.