Telephoto Zoom Lens For Canon Slr Cameras

Thomas asks…I have a 24x zoom lens on a point and shoot. Is that equal to a 42-150mm lens on a SLR as far as zoom>?I am looking a an SLR camera that includes a 42-15mm telephoto lens? Is that a better zoom?mr.eos answers:No. It is much greater than that, I don't know the formula for figuring this out. I am as lazy as the next guy. But the answer is easily found, just check the instruction book of the point and shoot, the camera site, or the site where the cameras are being sold. It is

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