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The only worrying thing is that all the sample photos I have seen so far for this camera seem to use REALLY expensive lenses which alone cost more than the body and kit lens combined. Even the Canon website sample photos use an EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM. Is the kit lens so bad?

My 5mp Olympus has been a great camera as a point and shoot for the last 5 years, but I have decided to have a go at an entry level DSLR. I have given the Olympus to the in laws as a Christmas present. I have ordered a Canon EOS 500D to replace it. It has the standard Canon 18-55 IS lens. My...