The worst part about Digital SLR is that they are more expensive than compact camera and yet on average DSLRs have an average life of about 2 years before they become outdated. I feel not so happy to buy lens that are designed specifically for DSLRs because it cannot be used on 35mm film SLR (you get black corners on your pics if you use them of film SLR). On the other hand, lens for 35mm film work seamlessly with DSLRs with no problem whatsoever expect you gain focal lenth by a factor of 1.5 to 1.6 (depending on brand).