Abby

I really want a fast prime. I'm using my 100 mm 2.8 macro for any low light shooting, and the distance needed for even small subjects is not easy to accommodate. I'm also not a huge fan of the focus you get at 2.8 anyway. I prefer sharply focused pics over soft focus, so often shoot at lover f values. The Kit 18-55mm Lens is just too slow for indoor uses without flash, though maybe I'm just a focus nutcase. The kit lens works okay when on a tripod with live view focusing. With enough light outside it can work well there too.

When I have a full-time job again I need to pick up a 50mm f/1.8, which I should have picked up while I still had disposable income.