New DSLR User - Canon 40D + Kit Lens?

[playplay]

Need some advise from users here.
Previously was using SLR Camera, I am thinking of purchasing a Canon 450D or 40D

Should i purchase the kit lens (EFS 18 - 55 IS) or is it better to purchase body + Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD ?

[Flashbulb]

Originally Posted by playplay Need some advise from users here. Previously was using SLR Camera, I am thinking of purchasing a Canon 450D or 40D Should i purchase the kit lens (EFS 18 - 55 IS) or is it better to purchase body + Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD ?

Over the 450D i recommend instead the 1000D. check it out. However if you are going for the 450D Twin IS kit then is different story.

If your previous SLR camera was Canon, guess what..can reuse the lens just that manual focus only.

as for which lens, try first to see which lens suits you.

[pplneedthelord]

Originally Posted by Flashbulb Over the 450D i recommend instead the 1000D. check it out. However if you are going for the 450D Twin IS kit then is different story. If your previous SLR camera was Canon, guess what..can reuse the lens just that manual focus only. as for which lens, try first to see which lens suits you.

i'll suggest 450D + tamron 17-50

[wdEvA]

either of the bodies are good.
as for lens, go for the tamron.

[mervin2610]

yeap, go for the tamron lens, it is a much faster lens with more range compare to the canon kit lens,

[playplay]

Unfortunately I am a Nikon SLR User. Gonna try Canon DSLR for now. Still comtemplating between 450D and 40D.
So its recommended to get the body with Tamron 17-50 lens.

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Originally Posted by playplay Unfortunately I am a Nikon SLR User. Gonna try Canon DSLR for now. Still comtemplating between 450D and 40D. So its recommended to get the body with Tamron 17-50 lens.

well using an adapter, you can use Nikon lenses on canon body.

The Tamron is a good lens, its just that when you need to have it serviced,,,may or may not be troublesome.