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I'm after a little camera lens help if I may.

I'm getting a Canon EOS 40D soon and would appreciate any recommendations for good general lenses. I have borrowed a 20D from neo-buggy Phil the last couple of race meetings I have covered (Euro Indoor in France and the Neo08) and used a couple of different lenses.

From this experience I have already decided I'm after a Canon 70-200mm L F4. I think the f2.8 is too heavy and not worth the money for RC, and that having IS isn't worth it for race photography? I got some great snaps with the 70-200 L F4 so hopefully that can be my general RC lens.

However I'd like to know what people recommend for general photography. Ideally I'm after a standard zoom lens for general photos, a macro lens and a fisheye. I've been reading through reviews and I'm stuck! Hows the standard Canon 17-85mm F4.0-5.6? I haven't heard anything about it, but the deals with a 40D and that lens are good, and the focal range is nice but the F number sounds a little high.

Thanks in advance for any help!