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Canon T1i Or XSi - Kit Lens Or Upgrade - That is the Question
You are researching like you never have before, waffling back and forth between the two cameras because you can't decide if you need the video of the T1i or you just want to take great still photos, which the XSi will give you for over $100 less.
You decide on the T1i... Whew! Then you notice all the discussion about the kit lens in those camera forums.
"Wait, are you telling me I need to consider buying another lens in addition to the kit lens?" you ask. "Isn't there another way?"
Consider this. Get one lens instead of 2 or 3, but make it a good one. That way, you can keep the same lens on the camera for your Wide Angle landscapes or family photos, and just zoom in with your telephoto to take that action shot at the soccer game.
Canon (and Nikon) play the same game. They put a pretty good lens on their Rebel cameras as a kit lens. You get the camera and realize you want more... either quality or zoom capacity. So you are stuck in the position that many new DSLR owners find themselves... Which ADDITIONAL lens should I buy?
I have a suggestion for you. One word - Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Zoom Lens - OK, I lied, it's not one word. But it is a powerful suggestion. Image quality is awesome, it's great for wide angle and zoom, it has Optical Stabilization (same as anti-shake), and it will make you happy!
Nuf said.
Actually I do have something else. If you are interested in this idea, there is more information for your reading enjoyment at http://www.squidoo.com/Sigma 18-250. Also head over to http://www.digital-photographic-resources.com to find out more about this awesome lens, and some others, as well. Happy Shooting!
About the Author
I love photography and all things related to it. Cameras, camera gear, and image editing software fascinate me, so I am either buying the newest piece of equipment (or software) or researching my next purchase.
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