DSLR do have a rated x number of shutter counts.
Of course that's an estimate as there are cases of DSLR shutters performing beyond their rated shutter count and is still functioning. You can get a new shutter by sending it to Canon when the shutter dies.
Lens wise, it really depends on the focal length you really need.
The EFS 60mm can get you some pretty nice macro shots and it can also be used as a portrait lens. I am using a EF 24-105 F4.0 L IS USM lens (The lens you tried out when we met up again back in April) as it is a r... (
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