Camera pros...tell me why the kits lens are no good?

[jessica31876]

I got an 18-135 as my kit lens and also the 55-200 and bought the D60. It is true if you dont have good light the kit lens sucks but since most of my pictures I take outside so I dont use the flash as often. I have a 50 but opted for the cheaper one and now wish I had just spend the extra on the better one. Mine feels so cheap like a toy. It does take ok photos but I still like my zooms so much better so when I am outside and I see a bird 20 feet away and I want to get more of him in the shot I dont have to move at all to get him in the shot. If I move I may lose the shot. So that is my reasoning on liking my zoom soooo much more then prime. I used my 55/200 at a concert I went to at Sea World. I was in the top row at the big stadium at Sea World

this is zoomed in & pretty much SOOC

and this show how far away we were also SOOC:

 

[origami]

Jessica, I'm no expert, but your photos look great! We bought the same lenses that you did and have actually been pretty happy! We were really pleased with the indoor photos that my DH took from the back row at a school orchestra concert with the 55-200. We've had really wonderful outdoor photos too. The 50mm lens is on my wish list! I figure that we can always add more lenses over time.

 

[mummytothree]

Oh Amber once you get your camera and play with it a bit let us know how it is!!! I'm upgrading in Feb and I think I want to get the T4i but hubby wants me to go the 7D route!! I've been using my Rebel XT for over 5 years so either will be a huge step up for me....I just think the 7D is gonna be too much camera for me!!!

 

[jessica31876]

Elizabeth you could go with a 60D

 

[jessica31876]

Just thought of another example of why I love my zoom:

Taken from about twenty-thirty foot away. Zoomed all the way in. My husband said they cannot hear so I could have gotten closer but I did not want to scare him before a got a couple shots.

 

[glumirk]

Oh Amber once you get your camera and play with it a bit let us know how it is!!! I'm upgrading in Feb and I think I want to get the T4i but hubby wants me to go the 7D route!! I've been using my Rebel XT for over 5 years so either will be a huge step up for me....I just think the 7D is gonna be too much camera for me!!!

I upgraded from an XS to a T2i. The T2i has the same sensor as the 7D (so I'm assuming the T4i is probably the same or better), but the 7D is a sturdier build with a few more bells and whistles. I love my T2i and it was totally worth the upgrade, especially come wintertime when I need that extra ISO. I'm curious about a 7D and think the best way to tell if I want to upgrade would be to hold it and have someone show me what's better and why.