Canon EOS 30D Digital Camera W/ EF-S 17-85mm IS Lens?

Is this a decent lens for this camers?

It's a killer combo - for under $2000, simply the best there is.
The 30D is an excellent camera and the 17-85mm provides great image quality with the perfect range for a walk-around lens.

The EOS 30D is a very good camera.
However, users of the EF-S 17-85mm Lens only give it a fairly average rating.
There are obviously better lenses available...it all depends on how much cash you want to fork out...but I can understand that you want to make the right choice, so do a little research.
Good luck.

why don't you try 28-210 wide angle macro zoom it moy be more useful

Hummm...I wanted to buy that camera..I recently saw that they came with the Rebel Xti..and I chose that camera which is 10 meg.. over 8 meg... so I went for The XTI... I mean is there much difference? 30D VS. XTI?? HUmmm ... Best bet -XTI..... That lens you are soecifying is teh basic lens.. Have you purchsed it ?
You can interchange the lenses!