Lens Replacement for 18-55 Kit Lens

[[godfather]]

I am new to DSLRs. Just bought Canon EOS 400d. The Focal lenght of this kit lens is doing fine for me, I mean my requirements. The 18-55mm. I want to know if theres any lens which sharper than this?

So I can replace this lens for general photography. I will be buying a Wide Angle 10-22 MM LEns for the same. But till than I have some areas to cover which fall under 18 mm. Also, I need an appropriate zoom like 55 mm so I can do my other things without any problem. So Is there any lens which I can buy to replace this kit lens which is sharper than this at least at 18 mm.

 

[JIP]

What's your budget? all you have to do is look @ B+H even if ou dont buy there they have a great seletion to peruse.

On he top of the scale as far as budget. And yes this will be alot sharper.....

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425812-USA/Canon_1242B002_EF_S_17_55mm_f_2_8_IS.html

A little cheaper but still sharper than the "kit" lens.....

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/279582-GREY/Canon_8806A002_17_40mm_f_4L_USM_Lens.html

Again it all depends on your budget there are soooo many lenses out there the only limit is your wallet.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/8004/Digital_Photography_SLR_Camera_Lenses.html

 

[[godfather]]

my budget is around 450 dollars.

 

[KC10Chief]

If I were you, I'd get this baby for only $389. You can't go wrong with B&H.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/419582-REG/Sigma_669101_17_70mm_f_2_8_4_5_DC_Macro.html

 

[Deadeye008]

I replaced my kit lens with the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8. Better IQ than the kit lens and the constant 2.8 aperture is awesome. Search for some reviews on it. There are quite a few. I like mine a lot. They run around $350 USD.