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I need your opinion about lenses for Canon Digital Rebel XTi (EOS 400D)?
Currently I have a simple digital point and shoot Sony camera; I am planning on upgrading to the Canon Rebel XTi. Since I have only ever owned point and shoot cameras I know nothing about lenses. I would like to buy a kit on Ebay that includes the camera body and a couple of lenses. There are cheaper kits that include Tamron lenses or Sigma lenses; and more expensive kits that include Canon lenses. My question is: If I want to save money and go with the Tamron or Sigma lenses, will I be sacrificing quality? Or should I spend the extra cash and get the Canon lenses?
It all depends upon the specific lenses in question.
The kit lens for the Canon XTi, does not have image stability, and it's a rather slow lens. The optics are good, but you have to work carefully with this lens. It is a good lens to learn with, but not one of Canon's best lenses. If it is a Canon lens with IS, then I'd not hesitate to buy the camera with the Canon lens.
Both Sigma and Tamron make excellent lenses and you'd not be disappointed, again given the specific lens. If the Tamron and Sigma lenses offered with the camera have an aperture (f-stop) of 2.8 on the wide end.. I'd go with the Tamron or Sigma, if they are 3.5, like the standard Canon Kit lens... I'd go with the Canon lens.
Instead of buying on Ebay (most of those cameras are grey market, and do not offer USA warranties)... check the prices for the same items, or similar items at http://adorama.com or http://bhphotovideo.com ... They are both reputable dealers, and you can get USA warrantied cameras rather than something iffy...
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