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<p>LOL! I'll start shooting once I get my camera :-)</p>

<p>Wow! 22 responses and still going. Didn't think I was going to get this much feedback, thanks again everyone, Keep-em coming.<br>

Anyway, as of right now, my current inventory is as follows;<br>

1) Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS Lens,<br>

2) Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS<br>

3) Canon 430EX II Speedlite TTL<br>

Not to mention my Canon 50d with the 28mm-135mm lens kit in which I'm still waiting to receive. With all that I have here, is this a good setup to start off with? Do these lenses give me a wide range of possibilities? <br>

Also, I've noticed that a few of you recommended Tamron as a good lens to use. Are these lenses equal in quality to the Canon lenses?<br>

Thanks for reading</p>

<p>Mike B,</p>

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<p>Again, thanks to all that responded to my post here and I appreciate everyone's input/advice.<br>

Mike B.</p>

<p>Sarah,<br>

Thank you for your in depth response, very informative. Just out of curiosity, what is your opinion on the Canon 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS EF-S lens and would this even work with my new camera?<br>

Mike B.</p>

 

<p>Thanks to all that have responded thus far. As for what I meant by "Breaking the Bank", I really can't afford or see myself spending a $1,000.00 on a lens. Especially when I just spent that on this new camera and not to mention my wife would have my head as well.</p>

<p>I like to shoot scenery, portraits and maybe every once in a while some close ups, mainly in the wife's flower garden. I purchased the camera as a kit which included the 28mm-135mm lens by the way. Is this lens any good?</p>

<p>Thanks again for reading.</p>

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<p>Hello everyone, I'm new here and to digital photography. I just purchased and waiting for the arrival of a Canon EOS 50d and was wanting to know, what would be a good all round lens to use with this camera? One that will produce good images and won't break the bank. I had some people that I know who are into photography as well recommend the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM or the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Auto focus lens.<br>

Thanks for reading and I look forward to learning as much as I can about my new camera and how to take great photos as well.<br>

Mike B.</p>