Canon T3i Good deal???

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 11-25-2011, 10:05 PM

Good deal???
T3i + 18-55mm + 75-300mm + 55-200mm + 8GB SDHC Card + Backpack + UV Filter = $1,100.00????
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z3DWMK/..._p43oC.17DJ8TH

BMW F22 · 11-25-2011, 10:08 PM

I dunno. That 75-300mm is crap. The T3i + 18-55mm + 55-250mm should be worth around $800 or so. I would just go with that. The rest of the bundle is crap.

Dasweb · 11-25-2011, 10:29 PM

Seems a bit much, a use 7D with low shutter can be had for not much more.

M_Six · 11-26-2011, 12:14 AM

Let me repeat for emphasis, that 75-300 is crap. The 18-55 kit lens is ok, but money is better spent elsewhere. The 55-250 isn't bad, but for the total price, you'd be better off getting a 60D and a good 50mm f1.4 and grab other glass later on. B&H has the 60D with the 18-135mm new for just under $1100. That would be a better deal.

TimZ · 11-26-2011, 01:43 AM

Too much for the not so great lenses. The camera is nice though I have one

remmib · 11-26-2011, 11:14 AM

What 18-55 is it, there's lots of those now, with and without IS and I and II.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 11-26-2011, 05:51 PM

I ended up changing it to:
EF-S 18-135mm IS f/3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Lens
+
EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 11-26-2011, 09:36 PM

Hmm... would I have been better off paying an additional $250 for the 60d?

M_Six · 11-26-2011, 09:59 PM

Maybe. Might have been better to skip the 55-250 and put the funds toward the 60D. A good part of that focal range is already covered by the 18-135.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 11-27-2011, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Six

Maybe. Might have been better to skip the 55-250 and put the funds toward the 60D. A good part of that focal range is already covered by the 18-135.

It was $49...

M_Six · 11-27-2011, 02:29 AM

Wow, they're really giving them away these days. For that short change, you might as well keep it. It really isn't a bad lens. I've taken quite a few keepers with mine.

The1 · 11-29-2011, 08:36 PM

60D is a nice option if you're going to be in more sports type situations.... it processes pictures marginally quicker as well as a faster shutter speed. The horizontal level is a nice feature, but one i've only used on my 7D just playing around, never seriously.

I believe the 60D may also have a better auto-focus? maybe i'm wrong, been a while since i've looked.

skip the 18-55 for sure, they lack in a lot of ways, the 75-300 is a nice shooter from about 100-200mm, but anything outside that, there's a lot of separation and drop in quality.

good luck with your shopping.

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BMW F22 Major General 3661 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I dunno. That 75-300mm is crap. The T3i + 18-55mm + 55-250mm should be worth around $800 or so. I would just go with that. The rest of the bundle is crap.
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M_Six Free Thinker 19338 Rep 7,552 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Let me repeat for emphasis, that 75-300 is crap. The 18-55 kit lens is ok, but money is better spent elsewhere. The 55-250 isn't bad, but for the total price, you'd be better off getting a 60D and a good 50mm f1.4 and grab other glass later on. B&H has the 60D with the 18-135mm new for just under $1100. That would be a better deal. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede Last edited by M_Six; 11-26-2011 at 12:25 AM..
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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	60D is a nice option if you're going to be in more sports type situations.... it processes pictures marginally quicker as well as a faster shutter speed. The horizontal level is a nice feature, but one i've only used on my 7D just playing around, never seriously. I believe the 60D may also have a better auto-focus? maybe i'm wrong, been a while since i've looked. skip the 18-55 for sure, they lack in a lot of ways, the 75-300 is a nice shooter from about 100-200mm, but anything outside that, there's a lot of separation and drop in quality. good luck with your shopping.
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