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Kit zooms T1i vs T2i vs T3i

Started Jun 30, 2012 | Discussions thread
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Alexsfo Senior Member • Posts: 2,362
Kit zooms T1i vs T2i vs T3i

Are there any differences in 18-55 IS kit zooms between T1i, T2i and T3i kits?

I read that T3i kit zoom has slightly different external design compared to T2i. Does it mean that T1i and T2i have exact same 18-55 IS kit lenses both featuring internal zooming? I am shopping for such lens for my dad's T1i body and looking for best 18-55 kit (=cheap) zoom to accompany his nifty fifty (the only lens he uses at the moment). Kit zoom will be mostly used for its wide angle (doesn't have to be wide open). My dad is more than happy with 50mm f1.8 sharpness at f4 so I'm hoping 18-55mm at f4-8 will give similar sharpness at 18mm when mounted on T1i.

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