What lenses to keep???

[wilerty]

Looks like I'm getting a Rebel XT. I haven't decided what lense to buy with it, if any. The 18-55 doesn't get great reviews.

However, I currently have an Elan II with Canon 28-80, Tamron 28-200, and a Tamron 200-400. I used the long lenses when my son was playing sports. Probably a zoom that goes out to 200 would be fine for me now. All the leftover 35mm stuff will be sold ... I haven't taken a film picture in four years. I've only used my S40, which I will probably also replace with a pocket camera like an SD400 or SD500.

I'm thinking of buying the 18-55 with the camera, keep the canon 28-80 as a middle zoom and buy something like the new Sigma 18-125. Or, I could buy the camera with Canon's 17-85 and the Sigma, except that the Canon at F4 would be pretty slow as a standard lens. I assume Canon will come out with something like an 18-125 in the near future.

Recommendations???

[KevC]

If you don't need that big hunking 200-400, replace it. The 18-55 that comes with the camera is an awesome lens for the money. I use it as a cheap wide angle, it would fit your needs aswell. Your 28-80 is a walkaround lens. I'd pick up a 70-200, either whichever you desire. The f/4L is an awesomely value priced L-glass, but it's slow. There's the f/2.8 and f/2.8IS, but those are *big*. I'd also consider the Sigma 70-200/2.8.

I'm not that interested in hyperzooms, I'd stick with your 28-80 for now untill you wish to upgrade to a 24-70L (there are also awesome third party alternatives such as the Sigma 24-70, 24-60, and Tamron 28-75... all a constant f/2.8 aperature).

Good luck!