Hello all! So I've been wondering what kind of lenses I should start off with on a Canon. If it matters, my DSLR is a crop sensor (APS-C). I've borrowed my friend's 50mm 1.8 before and I liked it a lot but, I have a bit more money now and I want something better than the 1.8. Also, to be more specific, the price range would be around $300 to $500. If you have a number of lenses to list, please list the lens that you'd recommend over the others as the first lens. Thank you!

G'day mate

It is impossible to suggest any lens without knowing what it is that you want to use it for

However if you want a do-it-all sort of lens while you get a year or two under your belt, contemplate an 18-200 -or- an 18-400 if your eye looks further away for subjects

Hope this helps
Phil