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Originally Posted by Macky
if you notice, there's a trend as to what range i shoot in the most 
to the OP - when figuring out what lens to buy, determine the focal length you will be in most (if not all) the time. this narrows down your choices considerably and you dont end up getting lenses you dont even get to use often. |
the photography forum I post on almost always recommends the used XT/20D + Tamron 17-50F2.8 combo for beginners, for good reason
a used 20D should go for around $500 or a used XT for $350-400 for the body, I would spend the extra $100-150 and the the 20D, you might not appreciate it now but if you get into it as a hobby, down the road you will
the Tamron 17-50 F2.8 is often compared to the canon 17-55 F2.8 IS, and can be found for around $300-350 used or $420 new
the 17-50 range is a good beginner range, after that if you always find yourself wanting more zoom get a 70-200F4L, or if you always find yourself wanting wider get a 10-22