I appreaciate any advice I can get on this subject. I am going back and forth between the T1i, T2i and 50D.


I can get the basic kit, or I could buy the body and get a few lenses to go with it. I want to start with basic portrait photography, and see where it takes me. I am doing a lot of research, but find that all the numbers and terms are more confusing to me at this time. I would like to stay under $1200, and build as I go. I just need to know what lens would be best to start with, and if going with the package deal would be fine to start.


Looking at 50D with 28-135mm


T2i body and purchasing a lens


T1i 18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS


Also, heard to add the EF 50mm 1.8 II


Again, thank you for your input!