Canon 18-55mm DC vs 18-55mm IS Lens
Discussion
Hi all. I'm beginner to SLR photography (have had a bridge for about 5 years), and am looking to buy my first one soon. I have decided on a Canon EOS 1100D (any comments on that choice are welcome 
).
Jessops seem to be the cheapest, and they sell it with 18-55mm both DC and IS lenses. I am right in assuming therefore that the DC lens will not have image stabilisation? Do you think the IS is worth the extra money? Although I think I already know the answer to that.
I am just trying to stop an expensive (for a student) purchase from turning into an even more expensive one! Although I do know that YGWYPF.
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80181...
vs
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80183...
If anyone would like to suggest an alternative to the 1100D, your comments would be welcomed. I just seem to prefer it to the Nikon 3100, and like the idea that all Canon lenses will be compatible.
Cheers!
).Jessops seem to be the cheapest, and they sell it with 18-55mm both DC and IS lenses. I am right in assuming therefore that the DC lens will not have image stabilisation? Do you think the IS is worth the extra money? Although I think I already know the answer to that.
I am just trying to stop an expensive (for a student) purchase from turning into an even more expensive one! Although I do know that YGWYPF.http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80181...
vs
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80183...
If anyone would like to suggest an alternative to the 1100D, your comments would be welcomed. I just seem to prefer it to the Nikon 3100, and like the idea that all Canon lenses will be compatible.
Cheers!
Afaik the 1100 is somewhat better than the 400D of old and I still find that an acceptable body to use a second camera.
It came with the original 18-55 kit lens, no IS, and my example seems to work just fine although I rarely use it these days. The body normally sits ready with a 14mm (fully manua)l lens waiting for work.
Teh 18-55 seems to have had a few 'revisions' over the years and I am not at all sure how they all compare. I have read that the diffeences between the Dc and IS versions as more than simply whether IS is present. I think the focus mechanism is different and there may be variations on the optics.
If you are likely to be seeking to shoot using low level light and hand held the IS is the one to go for. Or buy the DC and a tripod to carry with you. Usually the lenses are most cost effectively purchased as part of the kit BUT we live in strange times and that rume may not apply currently.
You may also find it worth checking the Canon Outlet shop on Ebay but only if you pitch you max bid at least 10 to 15% lower than the best advertised price you can find on the 'net.
It came with the original 18-55 kit lens, no IS, and my example seems to work just fine although I rarely use it these days. The body normally sits ready with a 14mm (fully manua)l lens waiting for work.
Teh 18-55 seems to have had a few 'revisions' over the years and I am not at all sure how they all compare. I have read that the diffeences between the Dc and IS versions as more than simply whether IS is present. I think the focus mechanism is different and there may be variations on the optics.
If you are likely to be seeking to shoot using low level light and hand held the IS is the one to go for. Or buy the DC and a tripod to carry with you. Usually the lenses are most cost effectively purchased as part of the kit BUT we live in strange times and that rume may not apply currently.
You may also find it worth checking the Canon Outlet shop on Ebay but only if you pitch you max bid at least 10 to 15% lower than the best advertised price you can find on the 'net.
Go secondhand [s]non IS available for £44 will be fine while you learn[/s] (IS is nice to have for lower light/ longer exposure) but if you want to go down the cheap route until you know its something you'll stick with would be the way I would go (I didn't know re s/hand when I bought my 350D & lenses new 
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Ditto the body 400D will be more than enough to get started ~£200 s/hand, put the rest aside for all the other bits that you find you will "need"
Edit: to reflect the greater wisdom of others re non IS version
)Ditto the body 400D will be more than enough to get started ~£200 s/hand, put the rest aside for all the other bits that you find you will "need"
Edit: to reflect the greater wisdom of others re non IS version
Edited by Chicken Pox on Thursday 23 June 21:09
Just to add another voice to the good advice above - the IS version of the 18-55 is substantially better than the non IS version - not because of IS (questionable value on a short focal length lens) but because of the much better optics.
I started with the non IS version on my 400d, repalced it with a Sigma 17-70 and then replaced this with the 18-55 IS. The 18-55 IS is better than the Sigma 17-70 at overlapping FLs/Appertures and much better than the non IS 18-55.
I started with the non IS version on my 400d, repalced it with a Sigma 17-70 and then replaced this with the 18-55 IS. The 18-55 IS is better than the Sigma 17-70 at overlapping FLs/Appertures and much better than the non IS 18-55.
I would go second hand for a first DSLR (in fact that is what I did) I got my kit from here and I'm very happy with it. I got a 450d and 18-55 IS kit lens.
http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/used-equipment/us...
http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/used-equipment/us...
I have the non-IS version and was looking at buying an IS one (not just because of the IS which I don't think is worth an awful lot on such a short lens). After a few months of the camera I realised I was using the 50mm prime (£80 on amazon) for pretty much everything so haven't bothered upgrading the 18-55.
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