Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Better than the kit lens on a 30D or Rebel

While all the other reviewers go in into detail. Lets keep this one simple. I have owned the lens for 6 months and bought it as my first lens for my 30D. I am very happy I did. You don't need to know anything about photography to use this lens and you will learn a great deal from this lens. It is a great point and shoot all purpose lens.MOST NOTEWORTHY : It is a better lens than the one that comes with the 30D and Rebel kits. It gives you more versatility and most importantly it has IS.