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???
 Nikon AF S NIKKOR 50mm f 14G Lens  US $310.00
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 Nikon 70 300mm VR f 45 56 G AF S Nikkor Zoom Lens USA US $355.25
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 Nikon D80 Kit with AF S DX 18 135mm Lens 102 Megapixel US $475.00
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 MINOLTA SONY MAXXUM AF AUTO FOCUS LENS 135 US $285.00
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 Minolta 28 70 28 G lens US $730.00
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 MINOLTA MC ROKKOR PG 58MM 112 VERY FAST LENS US $355.00
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February 6th, 2010 at 1:42 am
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