Ok its very easy to get confused when not been using an SLR for a while.
 With the canon 400D/XTi coming with the 18-55 mm f 3.5 to f 5.6 as the standard lens what do you suggest to get for a good first lens to use for most outdoor landscape shots.  Preferable wide angle zoom if possible.
   I ride a motorcycle a lot and like to get shots in the mountains and countryside. Would be nice forsame camera be able to get a good shot of animals.  Is there one lens that might work good for me to do this. :) 

I had looked at some nice pics taken with the Sigma 30mm/F2 lens but thisn may not be a good lens after reading the above. :)

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