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themom Posted: Sun, Mar 1 2009 9:23 PM
Too many to choose from. Does seem like IS is important.. HELP I have a canon xsi
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ZakB replied on Mon, Mar 2 2009 10:53 AM

IS is very nice to have in a zoom lens. For your Rebel XSi, I'd recommend the Canon 55-250mm IS lens as a first zoom. It's not terribly big, and it's inexpensive. If you bought your camera as part of a kit with the 18-55mm lens, you would have a nice range of focal lengths covered. That lens is perfect for outdoor shots of kids, pets, and wildlife. The IS works really well, too.


 

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JerSully replied on Tue, Mar 3 2009 9:34 AM
I own an XSi and have used a higher-end Rebel with a similar (maybe the same) lens. I'm not a photog, but definitely agree that a 55-250mm lens would be the best next step.
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themom replied on Tue, Mar 3 2009 9:15 PM
Thanks so much to those who responded!! I was just looking at that lens and hoping it would prove a good choice!! Can't wait to try it Wink
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