A while back I bought a little Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and loved it. I still do love it. I was going to get a more expensive camera at the time because I did have the money. However I opted for the smaller camera because I thought it would be easier to carry around with me wherever I go. It has a 14x zoom which I notice I use a lot. I found I really love taking zoomed in detailed pictures of my snakes and bugs. I really like going outside and taking zoomed in pictures of tiny bugs on plants in my yard (who would of guessed I'd like that so much?).
Anyway I have decided to upgrade because even though my little camera does a good job, the pictures are not as crisp as I would like. I can't do anything but auto focus which I hate. A lot of times I'll try to take a picture and no matter how hard I try the camera focuses on something other than what I want.
Here is a prime example of auto focus frustration!
Other times it takes perfect pictures!
So now the choice for the new camera is Canon EOS Rebel T3i and I'm wanting to know for how I take pictures should I get the 18-55mm lens or the 18-135 lens? I know I could change lens later. However right now It would be too expensive as it's cheaper to buy the lens with the camera. I've read a few reviews and I am still stuck. Some people said the 18-135 lens didn't take as good pictures. I don't really understand since I am new to photography. I just like taking pictures and I want really detailed pictures!
Anyway, if you managed to read all that and give me your opinion I would really appreciate it.