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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Binocularface" data-source="post: 1279306" data-attributes="member: 4979">I am very new to DSLR photography so I am not sure of what value my advice will be. However I opted for the Canon 400D as it was within my limited budget and I new that there would be a good supply of lenses available. I also bought the Sigma f4/5.6 70-300mm DG Macro priced at £99. This lens gives me an EFL of  112-480mm. I find the lens quite good for all around use, the the focal length is a limiting factor. The lens performs well for my needs for taking flight shots of gulls etc (see <a href="http://www.dslrwildlife.com" target="_blank">www.dslrwildlife.com</a>).I have also purchased a second hand Sigma f4/5.6 135-400mm APO (EFL 216-640mm) which I had to get re-chipped to allow me to use it with my camera. I have not had much time to play with this lens since I got it back with sigma, but so far so good. I will let you know how I get on with it!OK so none of these lenses will really compete with the bigger brands but considering my very small budget I am very pleased with the results I am getting <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></blockquote>