I am a lucky guy

[jpscott]

I've been following the anticipated arrival of the 10D for a few months. I had decided that it was the camera for me back in January, but I didn't decide to make the purchase until yesterday. I called a local camera shop to determine what the wait time would be and I was told they had one on hand that the buyer could not pay for. Needless to say, I was there within 30 minutes. I am now the proud owner of a 10D. I don't have any glass, flash, or accessories of any type. I'm anxious to run out and buy the first ones I find just to try my new camera out, but I'm going to try to stay level headed about this. I'm even going to ask around for a few opinions. That's the reason for this post. A question. For now, I am planning to use this camera to take action shots (e.g., soccer, fastpitch softball) and some portraiture shots. I am wondering if the concensus here is to purchase a few good fixed lenses or one or two zooms.

[RHK1956]

What's your budget?

[jpscott]

I'm sorry to have take so long to respond, but for some reason, I was denied permission to post. Over the weekend, I purchased a 50mm/1.8 (not macro). I like what I have seen so far, and it should give me an idea of what range I will want in a zoom. As far as budget is concerned, I could probably spend up to $800 for a really bright versatile zoom, but it would be my only lens for a long long time (other than the 50mm that is). Thanks in advance.

[kanwingshing]

Get a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 AF. B&H is selling it for $699.
It's "equal" to approx 112-320mm on the 10D. It would be suitable for you portrait and sport photo needs.

[Yavor75]

Want to have some real fun? Take the plastic lens mount cover that came with the camera and drill a 1/4 inch hole in the center. Then take a piece of alluminum foil (flat) and tape it in position behind the hole. Now, pierce a hole with the smallest needle you can (beading needles are best) in the center of the foil. You now have a F256 10D pinhole camera.
Was out with a D100 Nikon pinhole- and it was a blast.

Bob

[Transfix]

I love my Canon 24 - 70 2.8 & 70 - 200 2.8

[RHK1956]

Based on your budget, I would recommend the 70-200 zoom. You might be able to get a used Canon 70-200 2.8 "L" series which is a terrific lens - fast and very sharp - within your price range. I bought mine used, spoke with the owner to discuss and have been very pleased.

[D60DIETER]

So sorry guys! Buying a 10D for abou 2000.-U$ and than having 500 bucs for a lens is like you have a 5000.-$ Stereo Equipment with boxes for 150.- $. That does not make any sense. To get out the full quality of this camera you need to have the best lenses that money can buy. I heard all those blamings about the bad AF of the D60. I can lough about; my "L" lenses are doing an excellent job.
You know it´s better to have the best lenses.... and a cheap body???!

[kanwingshing]

But 10D is already the cheapest Digital SLR body we can get...

[brunz]

I like the 28-135 IS Canon lens for about 400 dollars at B&H in NY. Great all around lens. If you have adequate light, this is a very sharp and versatile lens. I have made 16x20's that are incredible for this lens and a D60.

[gregarpp]

His 50mm/1.8 lens is probably about as good (optically) as your lenses....