newbie sad ... based lang sa akong nabasahan. its about image quality (50mm) vs focal length flexibility (18-55 IS) ... your choice bossing. kung particular ka sa image quality, go for the 50mm. dont worry nga way zoom ang 50mm kay matud pas akong lolo, "the best zoom is your feet" kuno hehehe. but if flexibility imo giapas, go for 18-55 IS, there are places where you cannot move in/out (zoom for the 50mm) kay crowded, your len's zoom will give you the advantage.
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