16-50mm + 18-55mm ?

[platinum]

if you have a 16-50mm, do you need a 18-55mm ?

for example if it is dangerous (trekking, hiking...)

[Jasvox]

Need? Probably not...but if you want your kit lens to take out in place of your better glass when certain conditions apply, can't hurt? I wouldn't miss my kit lens if I dropped it, as much as my Tamron 17-50.

But then again, if I wanted to make the best photos possible and the reward outweighed the risk...I'd leave the cheap glass at home.

Jason

[rparmar]

Would I want a lesser lens on my camera on the off chance that I might break it? If that was the case I'd never have bought anything after the kit.

Fell and smashed my camera and lens into solid rock. It suvived with narry a scratch. These things are built tough.

[Erik]

You don't "need" the 18-55 but I would keep it simply because they're worth so little if you sell them that they're probably worth more to you to keep around as a backup.

[paolojackson]

I sold my 18-55 and never looked back. I mean if you REALLY want a back up... but then you would need back ups for every thing.

[audiobomber]

Originally Posted by paolojackson

I sold my 18-55 and never looked back. I mean if you REALLY want a back up... but then you would need back ups for every thing.

I have backups for everything:
K20D, 16-45mm, 55-300mm, 100mm macro
K100DS, 18-55mm, Tamron 70-300mm, Raynox macro diopter

[asdf]

Originally Posted by audiobomber

I have backups for everything:
K20D, 16-45mm, 55-300mm, 100mm macro
K100DS, 18-55mm, Tamron 70-300mm, Raynox macro diopter

Hmm. This means I need a Bigma (150-500 HSM) as a backup for my 55-300.

[audiobomber]

Originally Posted by asdf

Hmm. This means I need a Bigma (150-500 HSM) as a backup for my 55-300.

I think you're stretching the concept.

To get back to the original question, I can't imagine a time where I'd put the 18-55 on my camera when I have a better zoom in the bag. My idea of a backup is that the primary lens is whacked and I have no choice.

[avian]

i sold my 18-55 and never looked back. but i got so little for it keeping it might have been an option. not so much for backup, but in situations where you want a lighter setup.. camping, long walks etc.

[Deni]

Don't forget that it is easier to sell the camera with a lens than without, especially for first time users, and the kit lens is great for that .