What is really the difference between lens kits

[Tamster]

Good Morning,
I'm getting ready to purchase my first DSLR and hav decided on the Canon T1i in looking at the kits, the second lens that comes with it is the 50/250mm was wondering why the XS and others have the 75/300 when the T1i is supposed to be a better camera why the diff. lens? Is this better or not? Not sure if i should keep looking out for the camera with a kit with the 75/300. Please help, as I am new to this and not much knowledge
Thanks!

The Canon 75-300 is kind of a crappy lens. It's usable, but the reviews aren't all that great.

The Canon 55-250mm IS is a great lens for the money. It has image stabalization, and is optically a lot better than the 75-300. You don't get much better until going up to the 75-200mm f2.8, which can run $800 for the Sigma and $1200 for the Canon.

A recent shot with the Canon 55-250mm (I use it for a lot of my speed photography):

[Tamster]

Oh thank you!! I was wondering why they wouldn't offer that lens with the better camera. Now it makes sense. I have been looking for a few months now and now that i'm going today to purchase they didn't offer the other kit. So glad I asked, I was stressing over here!
Have a great day! Now I'm going out in the rain to go camera shopping!!
I'm a little excited can you tell? lol

[douglas]

Going to buy new stuff is always exciting. Post some pictures when you get going with the new camera...and enjoy it!