Do people actually buy the kit lens seperately?

I listed mine for $60 I believe and it sold in less than 20 minutes, for what it costs it is a good deal for a decent wide angle.

Many are satisfied with this lens for general shooting. In my opinion, its a $100 lens thats worth $200, but that you can pick up for $50 easily.

Now, when shooting professional portraits if you compare this lens to others, you will see a difference in clerity of facial features, especially the eyes, and the resolving power is not as good as a sharper lens. The 17-85 IS kit lens is much sharper.

I personally, am a Fan of the kit lens.
It shoots great pictures, its pretty wide.
Handles portraits decent with a External Flash.

Someone has a request for one right now in the Marketplace.