Which is best?

[John D]

Originally Posted by darwin

Lets end the debate by agreeing the lens supplied in the kit is poor, the camera takes great shots but not using AUTO mode.

I hope this summary helps any future buyers, thanks for the discussion-everyone learns from a debate.

Thanks

OK the lens may be not be very good, relative to the alternatives, but I don't think that was the cause of your unfortunate experience. Seems as if you didn't take the time to learn a bit more about using a DSLR.
Automatic or not there is still a need for some reasonable understanding of how a camera operates. As has already been pointed out buying expensive 'golf clubs' will not make you into a Tiger Woods. Everyone must learn and practice.
John D