Canon 450D replacement

[grok]

I (used to) have a Canon 450D that I (seem to) have passed down to my daugher

IMA weekend photographer who likes to play around, nothing pro just general shots & trying to be artistic. Also getting a kick from shooting raw & doing my own post-processing etc.

Budget wise I'm looking at either a Canon 650/700D or Nikon D5200, but I'm unsure of the choice between the Nikon 18–55mm + 55-200mm VR combo, or the Canon 18-135 IS STM lens @ ~R500 difference.

So.. a camera with two lenses for different purposes, or with one lens trying to be both?

What would you choose, and why?

 

[bwana]

Personally I'd stick with the same brand as your daughter.

 

[grok]

Personally I'd stick with the same brand as your daughter.

Didn't think of that, but I'm kinda leaning towards the Canon 700D with single 18-135 lens for convenience anyway.

 

[bwana]

Didn't think of that, but I'm kinda leaning towards the Canon 700D with single 18-135 lens for convenience anyway.

18-135 does seem like a useful range for general use.