A Rebel 2000 is only 12 oz. or so, and with a 50/1.8 II lens, is a very light and small camera. Are you you want to go APS? You get the additional picture sizes, but the picture quality with 35mm is better than that of APS.
Keep in mind that if you get a light body, a heavy lens can make it unwieldy. I have a 13 oz. 28-105 USM on my 12 oz. Rebel 2000, and it wants to "tip" over when I hold it. I bet putting a 28-135 on an EOS IX would be even more front-heavy. I ended up putting a BP-200 on it to make the "hand-holding" area a little bigger, and to help balance it. At 03:49 PM 4/26/02 -0500, you wrote: > Hi, > > I am thinking of buying an EOS IX (new or used), mainly because of its size > for family traveling and print flexibility. I currently own an Elan 50e, EF > 28-80 IV, EF 50 1.8 and a 75-300 IS. Maybe I will get it with a new 28-135 > IS. Any suggestions on IX model, or else? Willing to spend something > reasonable for an amateur/hobbyist. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
