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Anonymous
hello /p/. ive decided to move into the dslr field and purchase a rebel xsi. ive been taking pictures for quit a time now but only with a point&shoot cam so im not really experienced with manual options and other consumer stuff you may find on consumer cams..
im not sure if i should stick to the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens that comes with the camera for 700$ (cam&lens) ( http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/Canon-EF-S-18-55mm-f-3.5-5.6-IS-Lens-Review.aspx )
or should i buy only the body for 625$ and add a better lens like Canon EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM for around 400$ ( http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-28-135mm-f-3.5-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx ).
i can afford the extra bucks but as you know im not made of money and can think of other things to do with it (whores etc..)
>> Anonymous
>>250630
I doubt you'd find yourself doing much MF on a basic zoom either way, certainly not enough to make the lack of USM a serious issue. If it bothers you that much, get the 17-85.
>> Anonymous
LOL @ Canon zooms

you have like, 3 of them

16-85 VR
17-55
18-55 VR
18-70
18-105 VR
18-135
18-200 VR

recognize, bitches
>> Anonymous
>>250640
2/10, you'll have to be more convincing than that. Don't give up!
>> Anonymous
>>250632

the lack of USM doesnt bother me really, and if i wont use the MF as you predict, then i think we solved this case and ill stick to the kit for now !
thank you /p/, 4chan saved my life ;))
>> Anonymous
the same gear thread day after day

fuck you, /p/
>> Anonymous
wow, this is basically the exact same situation I had before I bought my XSi

If you don't really need a zoom and you have an extra $400 to spend, get the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. It's a good focal length as a walk around lens and for a beginner, having a wide aperture is nice to play around with.

Then you can invest in a 70-300 or 70-200 once you're tired of primes.
>> Anonymous
try to get the 17-85mm IS USM. far superior and not just for the additional range and USM
>> Anonymous
>>250876

0/10
>> Anonymous
>>250853
>HURRR ONCE YOU GET TIRED OF NORMAL FOCAL LENGTH PRIMES, TRY A TELEPHOTO ZOOM THAT IS MORE THAN TWICE THE ZOOM OF THE PRIME YOURE USED TO AT SHORTEST

nice retarded advice there, faggot
>> Anonymous
>>250853
tired of primes? sage