Re: Canon Digital Rebel - starter lens recommendation



Today, Acerola made these interesting comments ...

After years of my point and shoot, I'm getting my first dSLR
camera. So, I'm new to the paradigm of the lens holding so
much importance.

I was thinking of just getting the stock lens that comes with
most Digital Rebels, but would consider buying separately and
spending a little more for a better lens (but not some $1000+
lens that I've seen). Thanks.

What kind(s) of photography do you intend to get involved in? I
like the so-called kit lens when I want the smallest, most compact
lens I have when I just want to sling my camera over my shoulder.
It is an OK lens, but you get what you pay for.

Depending on what you want to do, you may want to look at good 3rd
party lenses from Sigma and Tamron, especially for lenses with a
long zoom range. If you want the utmost in quality, then look for
Canon's so-called L-glass zooms or primes, but be prepared to pay
for the quality, they are pricey.

--
HP, aka Jerry
.



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