Hi Laura,
I've had my new XSi for less than a month, and totally love it -- a fabulous upgrade from my previous Sony P&S. I did get the kit lens, used it for about 2 weeks and upgraded to the 18-135 with IS. Much better for me since my photo needs include little kids playing soccer. A little heavy after the P&S, but still easy to handle and with the IS I've gotten some wonderful photos. Seems to be a great general walk around lens. I think if I had it to do over I'd skip the kit lens.
My 50mm f/1.4 lens just arrived today. I'm hoping to love it! I chose that one over the 85mm because I seemed to be doing a lot at that distance with the 18-135mm lens. We'll see!
Two other things that have been really helpful -- A book by Ben Long, The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion, which is a wonderful guide specific to this camera (much better than the little booklet Canon encloses) and .... this website!
Good luck with your lens decision -- I think you've made a great camera choice!
__________________
Helen (aka Tenzin's Mom)
Tenzin Tobias: the world's sweetest Tibetan Terrier
Canon Rebel XSi and a few lenses: 18-135mm | 50mm | 70-300mm | 100mm Macro
I'd love to have you visit my Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/photosbyhelen/
|