Just aquired EOS D60 - lens advice

[cняis]

As per title, just picked up my first DSLR:

- An excellent condition Canon EOS D60 digital SLR and
- A Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM zoom lens, still in its original box (it looks like new)

I know the D60 is an old camera but the body and lens cost me £100 all together  and it takes some nice shots (although size doesnt do them justice):









Anyway I'm new to this and have a small question: What general purpose lens would you guys recommend? Preferably with autofocus? I understand it needs to be an 'EF' lens fitment?

[Diamond Hell]

Get a 50mm fixed focus, or 'prime'.  You will love it if you enjoy photography.  Then something in the 15-100 range as a 'walkabout' lens.

[DubFan]

The fact you need EF mount lenses will make it more expensive for nicer ones, but you can still have a bargain if you pick up the older EF fit lenses that were made for Canon's EOS film SLRs.

Here's a cheaper Sigma EF fit lens http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIGMA-18-50MM-3-5-5-6-DC-LENS-CANON-EF-FITMENT-/360386818112?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item53e8ba7040

If you have plenty of money for a new lens, this would be ok: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-CANON-EF-28-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-USM-ZOOM-LENS-28-135-/380181360489?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item5884932f69

But as said, a 50mm prime is a great lens (I tend to leave mine on all the time) and not too expensive: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EF-50mm-f-1-8-II-lens-1-8-600D-60D-50D-5D-7D-/330598451537?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item4cf9340951

So, since you already have the long zoom lens, just get a 50mm lens and a "walkabout" lens with a good range, like 17-55mm (Canon's range) or 18-50mm (Sigma).

[cняis]

Thanks guys, help is appreciated

[Ridg]

+1 on the 50mm

It's generally regarded as a must for all togs.

One of the reasons is that 50mm gives roughly the same perspective as the human eye (on a full frame) for this reason 35mm is also worth considering (~50mm with the crop factor).

but like the others say, get a walk about lens or a zoom lens to deal with the lower end.

[cняis]

+1 on the 50mm

It's generally regarded as a must for all togs.

One of the reasons is that 50mm gives roughly the same perspective as the human eye (on a full frame) for this reason 35mm is also worth considering (~50mm with the crop factor).

but like the others say, get a walk about lens or a zoom lens to deal with the lower end.

Right then, I only need a 50mm fixed focus lens now as I acquired a 35-80mm Canon lens (with UV filter) today.

Spent a while reading the manual on the D60 last night, there's so much to it