Originally Posted by rowan

For web work on a budget why not just use the 18-55mm kit lens? It's a "fair" quality lens but since you're reducing 10 megapixels to about half a megapixel (assuming about 800-850px on the longest side) most lens artifacts such as chromatic aberration or softness will not be visible.

If your friend has large hands then he may want to invest in a battery grip, as otherwise there's nowhere for your little finger to rest.

A good flash may also be a wise investment. If you use the internal flash, try wrapping a tissue over it to diffuse the light.