Canon Rebel XSI body/18-55mm lens/100 mm macro or just XSI body and 100 mm macro?

[Acroholic]

Guys,
Regarding the Rebel XSI camera and lenses:

The Rebel XSI is available body only or with the Canon 18-55 lens. I am
looking for good macro pics of SPS corals and also want to be able to use the Rebel for everyday type photography. Am I better off getting the Rebel kit with the 18-55 lens included and buying the macro lens separately, or can I take everyday type pics with the XSI body and just the 100 macro lens?

Buying the XSI/18-55 lens kit only adds $60 onto the price compared to buying the body only.

I didn't know if the macro lens is only good for up close pics? Thanks.
Dave

 

[JuniorMC8704]

even though that lens is poo poo, its awesome for 60 bucks.

Then get the canon 100mm macro. you love it.

 

[FOSELONE]

i would get the lense for 60 bucks more...i don't think you'd be able to take pictures with the macro alone...unless you want only macro shots...

 

[JuniorMC8704]

nah, yo can take great pics with a macro in any situation. the only problem is its a prime lens. So the zooming in and out is done via foot power.

 

[Acroholic]

I bought a camera today from B&H. I bought a Canon Rebel XSi with 18-55 mm lens and a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens.

I wanted to thank everyone on R2R for the great information and help with my purchase decision. I was thinking of buying the Canon 50D, but decided the XSi was a good match for my needs. I'll be reading the tutorials here after I get my camera on Wednesday.
Dave