Starter's Guide Caveat: EF-S lenses are for EOS 20D and Digital Rebel bodies. If you're just starting out, it may be hard to justify the expense of $1000+ lenses. Your best (ie most expensive) glass, be it a prime or a zoom, should at the focal range you do most of your shooting.
fredmiranda site for reviews. The two $1000+ walkabout zooms, the 24-105 f/4L IS and 24-70 f/2.8L are both well reviewed. The f/2.8 is faster but the f/4 has IS, is lighter, and has longer reach.
My modest collection of affordable glass:
17-40 f/4L
70-200 f/4L
85 f/1.8
50 f/1.8
fredmiranda site for reviews. The two $1000+ walkabout zooms, the 24-105 f/4L IS and 24-70 f/2.8L are both well reviewed. The f/2.8 is faster but the f/4 has IS, is lighter, and has longer reach.
My modest collection of affordable glass:
17-40 f/4L
70-200 f/4L
85 f/1.8
50 f/1.8