From the world of wacky
Received an email stating Canon would be adding another kit lens to the Rebel kits.
It would look something like: EF-S 18-120 f/3.5-5.6 IS
I don't think a kit lens between the 18-55 and 18-200 would be such a bad idea.
Big grain of salt on this one and add some pepper.
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so don’t read ’em.
“I’D LOVE to see a 24-85 2.8 or a 20-75 2.8 or a 24-70 2.0 – something to add usability and letting me carry less lenses…”
I am waiting on whater canon will come up with next… i need them to be a bit wider as i am not using them on a full frame
because that adds engineering complexity and build cost. the 18-55 is a budget lens. Adding a non rotating front element would raise the cost and thus defeat the purpose of “budget”.
If you want an 18-55 ef-s in non-rotating front element, they make the 17-55 2.8 IS
Brilliant Suggestion!
If only others had thought of that sooner!
Recommend a $1030 replacement lens for a $100 kit lens! You’re right, that’s definitely the way to go for someone on a budget with a Rebel 1000D!
Are you Turbo Tax Tim by any chance???
You are proving my point.
Your $150 kit lens will no longer cost $150 if you add a non rotating front element. I would expect it to double the cost at least. The lens will no longer be a nice “budget lens” for your 1000d. If you want specific features… they cost money.
Turns out the 17-85 IS has a non rotating FE. It is about 450 if memory serves.