hey guys ...

I need some help with buying a camera lens ... actually i just narrowed my options to this .. i'm planning to get one around 15th July or maybe before if i'm lucky ...
Canon 40D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
(i want a general purpose lens )
cuz i usually try everything from macro to portraits to landscape ... and my budget only fits this ... $1500 nothing exceeding that .. i'll buy other lenses with time ... but tell me please is this good enough for a start ?

i've checked the prices in US ... i'm planning to buy this for the time being ..

also i wanted to know is it advisable to get 40D now? any news on the next upgrade? ...if anyone can advise me to get maximum of good lenses with a camera in 1500$ that would be great ... and then i can accodingly plan my next upgrade...

thanks everyone ...

PLZ anyone who can give professional advice DO comment .... thanks you all

and as mentioned before i still dont have access to a camera ... so guys u'll have to wait a bit ... i'm not in my hometown ... moved to kuwait ...

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