I recently sold off my 18-55mm non IS lens. I was not very satisfied with its performance. I would like to buy the EF 50mm f/1.8 II bcz its cheap and fits my budget. On the other hand i take a lot of landscape photos so would it be wise to buy a prime lens?? I heard its better to have a IS lens if camera is hand held all time.... i dont use a tripod so should i buy the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens?? please help me
-Armaan

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• KIT INCLUDES 2 PRODUCTS -- All BRAND NEW Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
• <1> Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera Body & EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens +
• <2> Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS Lens

Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens + Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens
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♦ 1) Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera Body & EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens
♦ 2) Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Zoom LensThe Canon EOS Rebel T3i features Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor and an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor. Other cutting-edge technologies include Full HD video recording, Live View shooting, wireless flash photography and even a Vari-angle 3.0-inch LCD monitor. Included is the EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens f... More >>
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens + Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens

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I use a Canon EOS rebel xt (350D).... till now I haven't been very satisfied with my 18-55mm non IS kit lens. It often produces blur images, probably bcz my hands are not very firm that's why.
I would like a good travel lens.... one with which I can take portraits,macro and landscapes like the 18-55mm..... see many ppl take nice landscapes with 50mm prime lens though very shallow DOF.
EF-S 55-250mm seems to be a good lens with IS though a bit expensive.
So should I buy a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II or EF-S 55-250mm IS lens? Which 1 would be the best combination for my 350D??‼

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