Neither...but that is just me. I have some "bundle" stuff that came with various lenses/cameras. For the most part, I find the "bundled" items are awful. Most I have thrown out. Only because I haven't had time, a few things still litter my closet. But they are not used. Once in a very long time, something is bundled that is useful. Like I got a Sandisk 16 GB CF card once with a lens.Originally Posted by BullseyePrecision
I would only buy things in a bundle that I would otherwise buy individually. Camera systems are long term investments and you are going to want good equipment.
And sometimes, there are issues. Cheap filters can negatively impact your IQ. A cheap bag may not protect your camera when you need it most. I received something once intended to clean a lens that was essentially a very thin piece of cheap foam on a stick. I would never let that come near my lens.
If you have settled in on the 70D, and it is a good camera, then I would buy the 70D and one of the following lenses: 18-135 STM (comes in bundles), EFS 15-85 (love this lens), or the EFS 17-55 (some regard this as the best EFS lens). I also know some people taking very good photos with the EFS 18-55. Start small: Camera, 1-2 lenses, good SD card, etc and build from there.
Also, there are some great "value" lenses if you really want high quality shots without buying "L" glass. The EF 50 f/1.8 STM, and EF 40 f/2.8 are both
sub $200 and are very good lenses. The EF 50 f/1.4 is also very good and is typically ~$300-350. Then the EF 85 f/1.8 and EF 100 f/2 are both very good sub $500 lenses. I've used/owned all of those except the EF 100 f/2, but am basing my opinion on test results.
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