| When you're just starting out in photography, | | | | better financial purchase, and you might buy a |
| buying a lot of lenses and other accessories could | | | | few extra EF-S lenses to your photography |
| get very overpowering. You just need to step | | | | system. However should you choose to replace |
| back and realize that you can slowly buy the | | | | your Digital Rebel with the EOS 5D, you will end |
| lenses when you need them over the next few | | | | up having to completely trade out the EF-S lenses |
| months or years. | | | | when you find that they are completely |
| All you really need to start out, is a good camera, | | | | incompatible with your new camera. |
| and a nice all around lense that is good for a | | | | This is not the only reason that it is a good to |
| variety of uses like wide angle to moderate | | | | plan for your future needs, but it is defiantly |
| telephoto shots. For the Canon EOS Digital Rebels, | | | | something to consider and may be a good reason |
| there is a lens that fits a variety of uses - it is | | | | to put off buying the camera until you can afford |
| the EF-S 18-55mm. The EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS | | | | what you need. |
| USM or EF-S 17-85mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM are also | | | | Do you want to purchase New or Used gear? |
| great everyday shooting lenses. Other EOS | | | | Of course you can save a lot of money when |
| cameras, use the 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM which | | | | you compare it with buying a new photography |
| gives great photo quality, and good range. | | | | system. You can find used cameras and |
| That way over time you will find it easier to buy | | | | equipment online on ebay, and on different web |
| lenses as they will be more affordable when | | | | sites of large camera manufacturers. |
| bought singly, you will be able to choose the lens | | | | Resale lenses are rated by state such as are |
| you need for a particular project and buy them | | | | there any scratches, dents, what is the amount |
| according to need. Planning for your future photo | | | | of wear, etcetera. Mint condition equipment, is |
| needs is also very integral. Your photography | | | | classified as brand new status with the original |
| abilities will grow and so will the ways you learn to | | | | documentation and packaging. On the base end of |
| take pictures, even knowing this the main pieces | | | | the rating system, is "Bargain," which is defined by |
| that you have put together for your photography | | | | the item having less than the original finish, it may |
| system should be able to still be practical down | | | | be well worn, could have parts that are missing, |
| the road. | | | | or might not even be fully functional. In resell |
| You might spend a lot of time using a Canon EOS | | | | purchases you will have to trust in the sellers |
| Digital Rebel over the years. While you may add | | | | honesty in order to estimate the condition of the |
| lenses the EF-S lenses might appear to be a | | | | equipment. |