Costco Offer on XSi: Can anyone advise me on the quality of these lenses.
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Amazon.com right now has the XSi + EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens for $640. Assuming the memory card is worth $10, then you are essentialy paying $150 for the EF 75-300mm lens. Of couse, paying sales tax at Costco will make the difference bigger. [update: I just checked: you can get the same lens for around $140 from Amazon] I once have the EF 75-300mm lens, but later upgraded to the EF 70-300mm USM IS lens. The image stabilization function is a big help if you need to shoot telephoto without a tripod. You may consider buying the EF-S 55-250mm IS lens ($270) instead, to complement the kit lens.
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Thanks for your review and great job on the research. I need your opinion on something. Although, the current price of the XT and and XTi is less than $200.00. difference, the List price is the XTI is twice as much as the XI. I kind of agree that the XTi isn't really much of an upgrade over the XTi and some of the superior features of the XIT I'm not really to concern about except the 8MP and 10MP. I'm not a proffesional or anything like nor I plan to do large prints, but should I pay those extra bucks just for 10MP? Please help anyone.
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I don't know the answer, but I'll answer anyway. I bought mine used, from a seller called "anandrav." So I took a chance. The lens arrived in perfect condition. But what I really wanted to say, is that the quality of the images and the general sharpness of the lens has really been eye-opening. I've bought enough things by grey market, that if one turned out to be a failure, I"d still be miles ahead. But, of course, I don;t know the particular seller and your tolerance for risk. I'm a little tolerant. What's the ad look like and who is the seller?
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I was concerned about this too. I got a pair. One thing though, they are significantly better than stock, but the one shines a slightly different pattern than the other and the lenses are somewhat easily scratched( my grill came loose and rubbed on it for about a mile and the and plastic was enough to leave deep scars). So if you can, get the Hellas.
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For me it is simply about the good ISO performance and the x-trans sensor. As an owner of a x100s I am familiar with the quality of the x-trans sensor files and there is something special there. Combo that with the good AF, the great EVF, easy access to all the manual settings, and the really good quality lenses, and you've got a winner.
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I looked at shopcartusa.com, and most of the listings there seem very suspicious because: - Those offers are all from vendors I've never heard of before. - All vendors have perfect ratings (5 out of 5 starts). - Prices are ridiculously low ($200-300 for the Rebel XTi body). I can bet if you actually try to order the Rebel XTi for $200, you will be told that: 1. It does not come with US warranty 2. The price is for 'body only'. You have to pay $200 more for the rechargeable battery, charger, user manual and software. (even though those are all included in the original package) 3. You must also buy a 2GB memory for $200 to qualify for this low price. 4. Finaly, it is on back-order - unless you order the body with a 3rd-party lens and flash unit that add another $600 to your cost. So eventually, you'll end up paying over $1200 for a grey-market camera kit.
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I assume you are talking about the two small lenses shown in the picture. They are very cheap Vivitar lenses. One is macro and the other is wide angle, both are garbage. The rest of the bundle is fairly decent though.
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I have not personally worked with an xsi but i know this lens is an ef canon lens and will most likely work with it
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For one, check the warranty .... grey market lenses may not offer a suitable warranty.
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I recently purchased an XT myself. My understanding is that if your not making posters, those 2 MP are not worth the difference in price. In all the research I did (and I did a lot), most everyone has said save your money for the lenses. A good lens is what's really going to make the difference in photography with the Canon Rebel.
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I'm down to just a few so I'll keep using them until they go the way of the others. Do you have a Costplus World Market near you? The one by me sells these glasses open stock so you can buy singles for just a couple of bucks. :)
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The lenses should be identical in quality and performance - if buying new, warranty may be an issue.
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They offer bundles with the 18-55mm and the 55-250mm. MAke sure it is STM which is the new super quiet lenses focusing mechanism that won't interfere with HD recording on motion video. The HD videos I've shot look amazing, but 18-55mm may be pushing the envelope for being too far away. The 55-250mm would be better for sports and awards. I really want to get the 55-250mm STM next. I just found out that most of the sport photo pros use Canon and rent them because of the crazy prices on the Lseries lenses. I went online and found Borrowlenses.com, and you can try them all out before you buy, and pick up and drop off at a camera store near you. They offer bundles with the 18-55mm and the 55-250mm. MAke sure it is STM which is the new super quiet lenses focusing mechanism that won't interfere with HD recording on motion video. The HD videos I've shot look amazing, but 18-55mm may be pushing the envelope for being too far away. The 55-250mm would be better for sports and awards. I really want to get the 55-250mm STM next. I just found out that most of the sport photo pros use Canon and rent them because of the crazy prices on the Lseries lenses. I went online and found Borrowlenses.com, and you can try them all out before you buy,... » Read More They offer bundles with the 18-55mm and the 55-250mm. MAke sure it is STM which is the new super quiet lenses focusing mechanism that won't interfere with HD recording on motion video. The HD videos I've shot look amazing, but 18-55mm may be pushing the envelope for being too far away. The 55-250mm would be better for sports and awards. I really want to get the 55-250mm STM next. I just found out that most of the sport photo pros use Canon and rent them because of the crazy prices on the Lseries lenses. I went online and found Borrowlenses.com, and you can try them all out before you buy, and pick up and drop off at a camera store near you. « Show Less
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Different vendors sell items at different prices depending on their inventories. I am satisfied with the lens it came repacked in a box with all the labeled items and it is brand new. I would buy it again at $700 any day if i needed another one. Best of luck on your decision. :)
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I just got an email stating between Nov 1 and December 1. Wow... should I wait for the pancake lens? It's $50 more than the 14mm-45mm...
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I have the Xsi and I love it. Think about whether or not it's worth $250 extra just to have video and 3 more megapixels. The Xsi has 12.1 megapixels, but that's still enough to make a good poster sized print. I think those are the two biggest differences in the two cameras, so just decide whether or not those extras are worth the extra cash. Good luck! :)
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I own a 510 and think the second lens is a huge advantage--assuming you have a need for a telephoto--which I do. If you don't either would be fine. If you do as well, compare prices with comparable lenses and see ifyou feel the Xsi deserves the even greater price premium--it would not for me