Canon - Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto EF 28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM Autofocus Lens

I used this lens for a while before I upgraded to a Canon L lens.  This little guy is a step up from the 18-55mm kit lens that I got with my 20D.  They no longer offer that as a kit lens because it was pretty lame.  This lens, by contrast, is a real step up.  It is solid, quiet and takes good images.  If you are looking for an inexpensive general use lens, this lens might be the one for you.