Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS

Pros: A cheap kit lens capable of very good photos if used within its limitations.

Cons: Avoid the extreme wide angle in strong light where flare can be a major problem.

Review: I have used this lens for about a month - it came as the kit lens with the K10D. I have been very satisfied with many of the pictures from this lens, including landscapes and portraits. At optimum aperture (about f8) this lens can produce very sharp ...

Pros: Short focal length Inexpensive Adequate sharpness and clarity Good construction, responsive autofocus

Cons: short focal range (you'll need at least one more lens)

Review: I received this lens with my *ist DS, and I have used it for about a month. I haven't had enough experience with it to make a long detailed review (I'll leave that hopefully to someone else since I'm the first to post on this lens) but I will share ...