Basic Lens for Canon EOS 350D

[Merrie Beth]

The camera I received for Christmas came with a zoom but not a basic lens. Any suggestions? There are rebates on these:

EF 20 2.8 U ❑ $15 ❑ $30 ❑ $45
EF 28 1.8 U ❑ $15 ❑ $30 ❑ $45
EF 50 1.4 U ❑ $15 ❑ $30 ❑ $45
EF 85 1.8 U ❑ $15 ❑ $30 ❑ $45
EF 100 2.0 U ❑ $15 ❑ $30 ❑ $45
EF 135 2.0 LU ❑ $35 ❑ $70 ❑ $105
EF 200 2.8 LIIU ❑ $25 ❑ $50 ❑ $75
EF 300 4 LISU ❑ $45 ❑ $90 ❑ $135
EF 400 5.6 LU ❑ $40 ❑ $80 ❑ $120

Thanks much for your continued guidance. Now if only someone would plan my wedding... ;)

MB

[JSPhoto]

It really depends on what your main photography subject is, what kind of lighting, location(s) and so on. Then consider budget.....can you afford some of these lenses?

JS

[mjs1973]

What lens did you get with your camera and what is it that you want to do that you can't do with the lens you have?

[Photo-John]

Merrie Beth-
I agree with JSPhoto - we need to know what youi're going to be shooting to be able to give a good recommendation. The zoom lens that came with your camera will likely fit most of your photo needs. The main issues with the low-end Canon kit lens is that the optics aren't that good and the maximum apertures aren't so great. Fifteen-twenty years ago we all bought 50mm primes for our "normal" lens. Now, a 28-80 or digital equivalent zoom is considered normal. The kit lens that comes with your 350D is a normal zoom, if not such a great one. Unless you really want a prime lens, you might be better served with a higher quality zoom lens. I think that's what most of us would recommend. If you do have specific needs, let us know what they are and we'll give you more advice.