Therefore, in technical terms, only one word to much-maligned kit lens. In the middle focal length range, especially dimmed somewhat, succeed amazingly sharp and high-contrast images. Also, the stabilizer is very helpful. Only the weak light intensity (standard with kit lenses) restricts the creative potential considerably. Nevertheless - for the price you should mitkaufen the all-round lens necessarily.
Now to the camera itself. I share in principle the overall positive assessment of the EOS 600D, with one exception. The housing quality is average at best. The material has a surface finish which regularly make headlines as "nail file". If you touch the rough plastic skin to leave with his nails invariably white abrasion strip on the material. Can be wiped off - not a big problem. Really ugly but I find that my body (which is hopefully an exception) to the touch in the area of the right Griffwulstes significantly consultation procedure and felt cracks. This always falls on particularly clear, however, when using some heavier lenses. I'll give the camera to the service and hope for improvement.