Is this a good deal? DSLR camera

[rockindacheeks]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=494375&is=REG

Im getting a new camera in a couple of weeks and i was looking at this one. Is the lens that comes with this camera any good? And you would recommend getting a kit or just piecing it out. also, can you recommend a good macro lens?

Thanks so much.

Dan

[MCary]

First it is good to know that Canon has a minimum price policy. (I have heard). That means that authorized distributors cannot sell Canon's products below a certain price. So if you find a "really" good deal, its a scam. Therefore, finding the Canon camera you want at a reputable company will always yield the same appoximate price. B&H has one of the best reputations among photographers. So you can be safe in assuming it is as good of a deal in a new camera as you are likely to find. There may be better but it will only be a few dollars.

As for the camera itself. Excellent entry level dslr. 10 mp with a self cleaning sensor. Very nice.

The lens in not the best. You won't be able to see this right away because you won't have a reference to compare and it probably beats any point and shoot hands down. So for $70 it might not be that bad just starting out. Just be aware that the really good lenses are going to run you $250 and up. And I mean way up. A 400mm f2.8L costs $6000.

My lens kit recommendation is to have 4 lens. Wide angle to short zoom, medium to long zoom, long prime and a macro.

Mike

[rockindacheeks]

thanks Mike! Ive heard a lot of good things about B&H. And its good to know they are right.

as for lenses can someone link me a couple good lenses that i should look at. I have no idea what im looking for.

Thanks

[MCary]

That is going to depend on your budget and needs.

Macro:

Budget http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-50mm-Macro-Canon-Cameras/dp/B0002P19PS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-1175619-7911667?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185219943&sr=8-1

Better: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Macro-Lens-Cameras/dp/B00004XOM3/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-1175619-7911667?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185220010&sr=1-1

Multipurpose:

Budget: Kit lens
Better: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-17-85mm-4-5-6-Stabilized-Digital/dp/B0002Y5WXO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-1175619-7911667?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185220092&sr=1-1
Best: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-24-70mm-2-8L-Standard-Cameras/dp/B00009R6WT/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-1175619-7911667?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185220138&sr=1-1 or http://www.amazon.com/Canon-24-105mm-USM-Lens-Cameras/dp/B000AZ57M6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-1175619-7911667?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185220180&sr=1-1

Midrange zoom:

Very good: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-200mm-Telephoto-Zoom-Cameras/dp/B000053HH5/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/105-1175619-7911667?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185220251&sr=1-3

Better: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-200mm-2-8L-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00006I53X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-1175619-7911667?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185220251&sr=1-1

Long lens:

Best bargain: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-400mm-Super-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00009USW3/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/105-1175619-7911667?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185220369&sr=1-3

Very popular: the Bigma http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-50-500mm-4-6-3-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B0009F3MPQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-1175619-7911667?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1185220417&sr=1-1

For when the bug really hits and you get plumb crazy check out the:

300mm f/2.8L IS
400mm f/2.8L IS
500mm f/4L IS
600mm f/4L IS

All canon lenses.

Mike

[rockindacheeks]

thanks mike... thats exactly what i was looking for.

[swjim]

Here's another good place to check out lens reviews: http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/