Its ok I wasnt offended I understand how frustrating it must be. As a final thought on this, the lens on eBay that you likled to is very cheap even for eBay, in my experience you do really get what you pay for with optics. I have got an ultra wide angle add on lens and the optical quality is at best below average The Sony lens is much more expensive and probably much better as it is made by them, but still may not produce the kind of results that you hope for. Your camera has x 10 zoom? I think! That must be a good range already; I know whatever the range you always want more, I do. As a foot note, Jessops are currently selling the Canon 350D for 699, on a "special offer" I dont know if this is the kit or body only nor do I know if this is a good price as I havent looked around. Simon

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