• Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTI (400d) body
• Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical IF Macro Autofocus Lens

around $1200 from BH

I am hoping to use this lens for almost everything I shoot. I've seen some good reviews, but am not sure of the Tamron name. I'm enticed by the extended zoom.

My alternative setup was the D80 with the VR 18-200mm lens, but that will be an extra $400 or so.

I'm not completely settled at all, but what I do know is that I'd like a good body and a zoom lens that I won't have to change often. Up to this point, I have used a Fuji S9000 with good results and I don't think I'll be excited to switch lenses.

Any advice would be EXTREMELY appreciated. Thanks in advance!

JWright