Thanks again for the help all. I am ordering the 17-55 to start my lens collection. I am also really excited about the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM Lens but I still need to buy Photoshop elemnts and a couple other things to really get started so that will have to wait until Christams or the new year. I am pretty sure that I will haveenough to learn with the 17-55 to keep me occupied. I am really excited to get started. I have already read a couple of books on photography, are there any books you would suggest, or any tips for a true beginner? I really like this forum and I am sure that I will be posting plenty of questions, and with a little luck some pictures as well.


Thanks,


Matt