Hello! Found this forum on accident while researching some lenses. My wife bought a Canon Rebel XTI and will be soon going to school for photography. The stock lens that came with the camera are not very good at all so I was doing some research to buy her a lens for Christmas.

My budget is about $300. I know lenses are expensive but I just want to get her something that will get her started towards her career. Eventually, she wants to open up her own studio and do wedding and graduation photos. She also does a lot of outdoor pictures.

Can anyone recommend a lens that will suit her needs? I dont have a clue when it comes to cameras and researching is not helping with all the information on the net.

Thank you!!