Canon SLR camera lens question?
I'm a beginner, so please try to keep your answers in simple terms.
I'm looking at the Rebel XS...there are two kits within my price range, but with different lenses.
http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Digital_SLR/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A2849649
http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Digital_SLR/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A2419956
The cheaper one comes with a 18-55mm DC lens for 0 while the other kits comes with a 18-55mm IS lens for 0.
I don't quite understand the difference between the two lenses except that the IS is better technology and has better image stabilization.
In your opinion do you think the IS kit is worth the extra money???
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IS is an image stabilization scheme used by both Canon and Nikon (Nikon calls theirs VR) on their lenses. It is superior to other image stabilization designs.
However, unless you spend a LOT of time shooting in low light at low ISO’s, the 18-55 mm lens does not need IS. If you were talking about the 55-250 mm lens, then yes, IS would be important