The Canon 70D kit comes with an 18-135mm IS STM lens. This works out fine to learn to use this powerful camera. It comes with improved processing through its DIGIC 5+ image processor and 20.2M APS-C CMOS sensor. The EF lens mount makes it easier to access a wide range of lens. " Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens is a compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens that is specifically designed for the range of EOS digital SLR cameras that use the smaller EF-S lens mount. Combining powerful performance with high image quality, this lens offers the equivalent of 88-400mm in 35mm format, and is ideal for photographers seeking an affordable, versatile lens for general-purpose telephoto photography." shashinki.com