[bc-chris]

Originally Posted by DownInFlames

Can you be a little more specific about your budget?

My first suggestion is the Tamron AF 17-50mm f2.8 Di II.

If she wants something even wider there's the Tokina ATX 11-16mm f2.8.

There's also the Canon EF 20mm f2.8 USM if she wants a prime lens instead of a zoom.

i have the tokina lens - two thumbs up from me

i can't remember how much it was... i think $750 - $800