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?

I'd buy it without the 18-55.

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

Which camera are you getting? <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> <BR> <BR>I would skip the lens too. <BR> <BR>Except Costco has some good deals. <BR>I can't get it to post with a URL link???

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

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.

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. <BR> <BR>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.

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. <BR>Don't get me started on walmart<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/angry.gif" border=0>

Sorry

Just found out I am getting some gift cards for somewhere other than Walmart, so no need to worry about that!! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/biggrin.gif" border=0>

Depending on what your local tax rate is in SD....probably would be better off buying from either of these..... <BR> <BR><a href="http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNDRXTI1855S" target="_blank">http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNDRXTI1855S</a> <BR> <BR><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/457539-REG/Canon_1239B001_EOS_Digital_Rebel_XTi.html" target="_blank">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/457539-REG/Canon_1239B001_EOS_Digital_Rebel_XTi.html</a>

Thanks. I will just have to find something else to do with those gift cards.<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/proud.gif" border=0>