Hi all.
I've been reading the forums like crazy, nearly driving myself crazy in the process over this lens decision. Just looking for some opinions here.
I'm new to DSLR, definitely willing and wanting to learn about photography but not get in over my head w/ this first camera. I'm looking for a lens (or 2) that will be good while I'm learning, but not disappointing as I'm spending a lot of money on a new camera. I understand that the XTi comes w/ a kit lens that is not highly rated, but some suggest to go ahead and start out with it while you are learning. I would like to have a lens (or 2) that will give me a fairly good range as I'm learning. So here are my options, tell me what you think
1) 18-55 kits lens + 50 MM 1.8
2) no kit lens, 17-85 MM IS instead
3) no kit lens, Tamron 17-50 2.8 instead
4) I've heard something about a new 18-55 kits lens with IS coming out??
Thanks in advance!