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Originally Posted by joefish
I'd also throw in a recommendation for the 50mm 1.8, as it's very cheap but does a good job. I especially like it for shooting in low light situations. It does depend exactly on what you'll be shooting though. What sort of photography would you like to do that your current lens is restricting you with? The answer to this question will help you choose another lens.
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I mostly shoot outdoors, since I generally hate the results I get indoors with my current lens. I do have a Speedlight and a couple of Lumiquest diffusers, but haven't tinkered enough to get proficient.
Most of my photos are portraits of my 3-year-old, so I want something quick with sharp focus. I'm sure some of the problem is user error as well, so I'm not expecting the lens to perform miracles!
So I'd say the most important features are quick/sharp focus and good low-light results for candid portraiture.