400d kit lens replacement

[Simonnn]

I think im going to go for a canon 400d camera, one thing im not sure about is the kit lens, It didnt feel particulary nice when ive tried it in a shop and ive read some reviews saying its not a particulary nice lens.

This will be my first step with a DSLR so wondering if anybody could recommend a 18-55mm Lens or similar that would be better than the kit one, but I really dont have much money to play with, would a better one <£100 be possible?

 

[divine`]

I think im going to go for a canon 400d camera, one thing im not sure about is the kit lens, It didnt feel particulary nice when ive tried it in a shop and ive read some reviews saying its not a particulary nice lens.

This will be my first step with a DSLR so wondering if anybody could recommend a 18-55mm Lens or similar that would be better than the kit one, but I really dont have much money to play with, would a better one <£100 be possible?

You won't better it for sub £100 i'm afraid, it's about £80 worth of lens the 18-55.

This lens game is an expensive business with most ranges needing at least £250/£300 spent on them to get decent quality.

 

[Mikharper]

I dont think the kit lens is that bad, if you only have <£100 to spend replacing it then as above, unless you go second hand your not really going to find much.

I've seen some good/great pictures with the kit lens, albiet mostly in good light.

 

[xolotl]

Seeing as its your first DSLR, learn how to use it before buying new lenses. Most of the skill in taking pictures is down the the photographer, not how much fluorite is in front of the sensor. That just helps.

 

[Simonnn]

Seeing as its your first DSLR, learn how to use it before buying new lenses. Most of the skill in taking pictures is down the the photographer, not how much fluorite is in front of the sensor. That just helps.

Ive had a Minolta 7hi for over 3 years so know a fair bit about general photography, this is my first step with a DSLR though.

I've been offered for free the kit lens from somebody who brought a canon 20d. Would this be the same EFS 18-55mm that comes with the 400d? It means I can buy the camera body and put the money saved into an extra battery or something

 

[danza]

Yes, the 18-55 efs you've been offered for free is the same as the one you'd get with the 400D.

 

[Gregeff]

It means I can buy the camera body and put the money saved into an extra battery or something

don't get the ripoff batteries from a store, get the ~£5 ones ebay, they're just as good, sometimes better!!