First Lens..?

[Jerrytrebec33]

If I'm going to be getting my first DSLR, Canon of course what lens do you recommend to a beginner? I like to shoot wildlife and people as my favorites.. I think I'm going to be getting either the Canon 300D, Canon D30 or D60.. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Longwatcher]

I recommend the D60 of your choices, followed by the 300D it is close though. More functions with D60, better auto focus with 300D.

As to lenses

First
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=56752

then My personal choice would of course be start of with 50/1.8 (or if can afford better would be 50/1.4) or 28-135 IS. And then learn from them and then pick other lenses based on your needs. Although for wildlife you will probably need a longer lens to start with such as a 75-300.

Just my opinion,

[roanjohn]

A great starting lens for candids and wildlife would be a 70-200 f4L.

Check out my gallery of this lens here:
http://www.pbase.com/roanjohn/canon_70200_l_f4

Although it is a bit expensive, it is actually well worth the price. Of course, if you are on a budget, you can always get the more versatile 28-135 IS (a little cheaper and not as long in the tele end).

And BTW, why not consider a used 10D?? They are priced almost the same as the old Rebel...................OK, I have one for sale in the marketplace ;-)

Ro1

[Jerrytrebec33]

Thanks for all the replies so far i'll check them out..

[Jerrytrebec33]

Would anyone mind giving me some links to the lens' you reccomended where they are for sale? Thank you