Advices for a "newbie"

Hi everybody. I have been browsing this forum for a while and found a lot of useful information. I am kind of "newbie" in the world of DSLR cameras, although i have been interested in photo for about 40 years.( I still remember the feeling when I got my first Kodak Instamatic for Christmas) I had a Canon EOS 650 in the 80's and have had some P&S digital cameras. Last year I bought an EOS 300D and that has renewed my interest in taking great photos. I live in Norway where we have a lot of nature and 4 very different seasons. A lot of light in the summer, a lot of snow and limited light in winter.

So now I need some advice. I recently bought a Canon 24-105/4 L lens that I plan use as my all-round zoom lens. My plans are to wait for the successor of the 20D before I buy a new body, furthermore I want a really fast lens for indoor, low light condition and I have set my eyes on the 50mm/1.4. Is there any better? I also probably need something to cover the wide angle area and a tele-zoom. ( Or is my low-budget Sigma all right for now?) After some browsing of different reviews I am thinking of the Sigma 10-20mm and the Sigma 70-200/2.8 EX. Do you have other suggestions? I don't mind buying EF-S lenses since I will probably use a redused frame body for many years, at least as a back-up. I am not exactly on a tight budget but I don't like spending money just because the item has a "name" (or a red stripe). I plan shooting all kinds of photos. Nature, action outdoor sports, indoor in limited light etc.

Welcome to POTN

The 50mm F1.4 is a great lens, but for indoors shots you might like something wider. Canon make a range of wider primes, i've never used them so someone else will have to help with that.

Those Sigma lenses have good reputations, esp the 70-200. Of course the other option is the Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS (great lens), and the Tokina 12-24 F4 (also really like this lens). Really your call on that, you've chosen well, the IS is a lot more expensive and the Tokina's not so wide as the Sigma.

I can't say enough about the 50mm 1.4. It is so unbelievably good. The 1.8 is a much better bargain but clearly not as good.

You might think about the 1.8 just to try it out and see if you like shooting with a 50mm prime. I love it. Then you can sell it for a very small loss and upgrade to the superior 1.4.

If that new Canon body takes EF-S you could easily consider one of those. I feel strongly that Canon will continue to make the EF-S series lenses and cameras for some time. I don't feel like it would be a bad investment.

That said, the 17-40 f/4l is an awesome wide angle and very highly acclaimed.

Welcome to the forum!

17-40 f/4 zoom is an awesome lens. I am also torn with the same issue on wide angle between the 17-40 and the expensive 16-35L f/2.8 which is a great lens. As you can see in my sig, as far as 70-200 i went with the canon IS f/2.8. I can't say enough about this lens, but is expensive. If you have the money, then make those choices and don't look back.