Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken, I think you'll be pleased with that combination. My wife has the original Digital Rebel and I am amazed at the quality, focusing speed and overall value. I've heard great things about that IS lense -- have thought about getting one -- again excellent value. There's a lot to be said for KISS. Rob McClure On Aug 1, 2006, at 5:22 PM, Kenneth Frazier wrote: > Listers, > > I thank all of you for all the excellent suggestions and advice, and > after paying close attention to Ted's reminder to K.I.S.S., I > rethought my position. > > I am not a professional. My living does not depend on my photography; > therefore, I need to evaluate my purchases from that standpoint. > > So, today I ordered the following, brand new, from one of the most > reputable of all our photo dealers: > > Canon EOS Rebel XT body, black, and EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens. > > After reviewing the specs on the XT and comparing it to the 20D and > the 30D, I realized that I will NEVER use all the features of the XT, > AND it has all the features I want or need for the foreseeable future. > There will probably be some things about it that I don't care for, > but when is there not? > > Best of all, I got the body and lens for what I would have had to pay > for a 30d body alone, and the ability to buy decent glass weighed > heavily in my decision. > > Now, you can all give me advice on the next lens. :-) > > Again, my thanks to all for listening and chiming in. > > (And, now, I can do flowers, in living color!!!) :-) > > Ken > ----------------------------------- > The Rev. Kenneth Frazier > Connecticut Conference, United Church of Christ > ---------------------------------- > Current Leica Photography (PESO): > http://tinyurl.com/6sc2r > > Current Medium Format Photos: > http://tinyurl.com/bjvfn > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information Rob McClure Upper Sandusky, OH