Purchase body only, or with lens?

(khaz) · (khaz) **Join Date: May 2007** 12-22-2007, 9:18 AM

I am getting my first digital camera right after Christmas, after years with a 35mm. I have checked that the lens I already have, will work with the new camera, and I was just wondering if I should get the body alone, or get it with the lens that comes with it? Right now I have Canon 28mm, 50mm, and a Prospec 70-210mm. The new camera would come with a 18-55mm. Is it worth having that lens as well?

(Walt) · (Walt) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 12-22-2007, 10:17 AM

I'd buy it without the 18-55.

(phantom5815) · (phantom5815) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 12-22-2007, 10:59 AM

Which one is available body only or body with lens.
And if the body isn't available, how long is the wait vs your need?

(peter_c) · (peter_c) **Join Date: Sep 2001** 12-22-2007, 12:31 PM

Which camera are you getting? :-)

I would skip the lens too.

Except Costco has some good deals.
I can't get it to post with a URL link???

(khaz) · (khaz) **Join Date: May 2007** 12-22-2007, 12:46 PM

I am looking at the Canon XTi. I am pretty much a rookie, and my lenses from my old camera work with this one.

(richd) · (richd) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 12-22-2007, 5:57 PM

The 18-55 is probably as good or better then the 28mm you have but won't touch the 50 from an IQ standpoint. Going from 35mm film body to a 1.6X sensor will take some getting used to, your 28mm isn't going to be wide at all and with a 10mp sensor you're going to see lens irregularities you probably never saw on film. But unless you're prepared to buy some additional lenses I'd say the 18-55 isn't a bad idea until you decide on what you want.

(khaz) · (khaz) **Join Date: May 2007** 12-22-2007, 6:11 PM

Thank you all for your help. I have enjoyed looking through the pictures that have been posted here on this site, and look forward to getting into this hobby.

I did find the camera with the lens at Walmart for $616. I have not seen it cheaper anywhere yet. Not sure what will happen after Christmas.

(cmawsr) · (cmawsr) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 12-22-2007, 7:12 PM

I'd get the lens. this way you can have a real wide angle. Stopped down it's not that bad of a lens. Primes are great but having a zoom in this focal length is great on a digital camera.
Don't get me started on walmart

(khaz) · (khaz) **Join Date: May 2007** 12-22-2007, 7:56 PM

Sorry

(khaz) · (khaz) **Join Date: May 2007** 12-22-2007, 7:59 PM

Just found out I am getting some gift cards for somewhere other than Walmart, so no need to worry about that!!

(deuce) · (deuce) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 12-23-2007, 7:54 AM

Depending on what your local tax rate is in SD....probably would be better off buying from either of these.....

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNDRXTI1855S

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/457539-REG/Canon_1239B001_EOS_Digital_Rebel_XTi.html

(khaz) · (khaz) **Join Date: May 2007** 12-23-2007, 8:02 AM

Thanks. I will just have to find something else to do with those gift cards.