Originally posted by TzalamChadash Thanks !
What do you mean by 'fast'?
Right now I'm considering the two lens kit - both WR. 18-55 and 50-200.
I might splurge and buy the 18-135 WR instead of those two but its an extra $250 or so on top of the two kit lenses packsge and I think that money can be better used elsewhere as the two kit lens package seems to really discount the lenses.
BTW, get the 18-135. I have all three (18-55, 50-200, 18-135) I never use the 18-55, I very rarely use the 50-200 since I found a 100-300 on eBay for $37. I use the 18-135 all the time as my walkaround zoom. Advantages? Usable range in ONE lens, fast and quiet DC motor, quickshift, hood, WR, not having to constantly change lens, better color rendition than 18-55, superior construction/craftsmanship, well-balanced in hand, etc.