Canon EOS Digital Rebel T4i 18MP SLR Camera w/ 18-55mm Lens + Camera Bag & UV Filter $599 + Free Shipping

Quote from montrayjak : I just pulled the trigger and cancelled my Adorama backordered order. Getting it for the girl as an upgrade from her XSi. I got the extra 55-250mm lens with it since it seemed like a good deal, even though I'm questioning how useful she would find it. I'm curious though, would I be missing out on a lot by not getting it with the STM lenses? She already has this kit lens from her XSi, and I know she's interested in video-- but I don't know how interested. I'm worried that I wouldn't be able to find a decent deal on the 18-135mm STM in the future (I can't find it for cheaper than $400, which I might as well buy the kit and sell the body). I asked B&H if they could upgrade just the lens and they said it would bring the price up to $899 without the extra 55-250mm and goodies.

I was in the same boat. I originally ordered the $699 deal with 18-55 and 55-250. I heard negative comments about the 75-300 so I wanted to end up with an 18-135 and 55-250. From my original order, I'm using the body and 55-250. I sold the 18-55 for $100. I've placed the order for another T4i with 18-135 and 40mm pancake lens. I'll be keeping the 18-135 from that package and hoping to sellin the body for $550 and pancake lens for $130-$150. When all is said and done, I'll have the body with 18-135 and 55-250 for approximately $800-$850 not counting the 5% discover cashback, online 3rd party cashback, Visa promo code credit and Adorama cash back. I know this involves a lot of work but this is my first DSLR and I wanted to have a decent set of STM lenses for the experience.