claire_gillespie

<p>Thank you all for your advice and welcoming me to the forum.<br>

I also appreciate your recommendations for books and post processing software. I'm still undecided as to whether I should get the 50mm or 55-250mm to accompany the 18-55mm lens. Although I do accept your point that it doesn't make sense to buy two kit lenses, given the compromise in quality. <br>

This is very confusing business :) Any other opinions out there to help inform my decision, keep them coming.<br>

Thanks again for your help!</p>

<p>Hello :)<br>

Having spent weeks and weeks trawling through online reviews of cameras and lenses, I've decided to purchase the Canon 550d dslr. Despite some damning reviews (lol), I've decided to purchase the camera with the 18-55mm kit lens. I've read some great reviews for the 50mm f/1.8 II lens too and so I'm going to give that a go as well. </p>

<p>As a third lens, should I purchase one of the other kit lenses, either the 18-135 or the 55-250mm?</p>

<p>I like taking macro shots/people/landscape etc...</p>

<p>Oh and I'm planning to enrol in a photography class to help me make the most of my new investment. </p>

<p>Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.</p>