Canon Digital Rebel - starter lens recommendation

After years of my point and shoot, I'm getting my first dSLR camera. So, I'm new to the paradigm of the lens holding so much importance.

I was thinking of just getting the stock lens that comes with most Digital Rebels, but would consider buying separately and spending a little more for a better lens (but not some $1000+ lens that I've seen). Thanks.
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    (rec.photo.digital.slr-systems)
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    ... produce better images than a smaller properly designed F5 lens. ... Stopping down the larger lens can produce a better image. ... importance of focal ratio/focal length is critical here. ... but I have to trust his knowledge. ...
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