Next step up from a rebel kit lens

[chelveez]

I've outgrown the kit lens and would like some advice as to what to buy next.

Here's what I'm looking for:

-EF (planning on upgrading my camera body down the road)
-Wide f stop...I shoot a lot of portraits and low light scenes and need/like that shallow depth of field and nice bokeh

Also, down the road I'd like a wide angle lens. Are there any lenses out there that can work for both wide angle and portrait photography with a wide f stop? Or should I get 2 separate dedicated lenses? If not, again, what's a good lens that fits the criteria stated above?

I know I probably can't get exactly what I'm looking for for under $1,000...but any suggestions for lenses that might work for what I'm looking for AND aren't gonna cost a grand or more?

Thanks!

 

[Formatted]

What do you mainly shoot?

 

[lostpacket]

The only thing I can think of is the Canon EF f/2.8L USM 24-70, but it's ~$1,300 new. Maybe find one used somewhere?

 

[chelveez]

What do you mainly shoot?

Mainly, portraits with natural light

 

[chelveez]

The only thing I can think of is the Canon EF f/2.8L USM 24-70, but it's ~$1,300 new. Maybe find one used somewhere?

Thanks for the feedback. It's a bit out of my price range, but I'll definitely look around for a used one. Good call. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[cfusionpm]

Have you looked into a 50mm f/1.4? It wont shoot wide shots, but would work very well for portraits and low light.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens Review

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens Review

 

[chelveez]

I have! Definitely something I'm considering. Thanks!