[RadioactivePanda]

So- I have a Canon 300d and was curious if anyone could give me any suggestions as to a good lens to purchase that would be helpful in shooting in low light (especially shows/concerts) and was in a slightly decent price range, of course!

Thanks guys

[Toad]

Welcome aboard, Panda - you are asking some good questions. Hopefully one of the Canon guys on the forum can jump in with some advice for you...

[NT73]

Canon 50mm f1.8 around £70-90 sterling, or 50 mm f1.4 .
On the other hand, it depends what you consider a slightly decent price range.
I have the 50 mm on a 350D and I like it. Some times I wish it was a little longer, like 600mm.

[matthew]

It's hard to make suggestions without knowing the distance you're photographing from and the budget that you consider reasonable. The classic suggestion, I suppose, is the 50mm f/1.8 – it's a surprisingly good lens considering that it's one of least expensive ones Canon has ever made. Another option, more expensive but equally good value, would be the 85mm f/1.8. Climbing higher in the price range, there's the 70-200mm f/4L, which is an exceptional lens for under $700.

The nice thing about lenses is that the cheap ones perform very well with some limitations, but if you're willing to spend the money then there are some exceptional options.

[EnglishBob]

I have a Sigma 24-70 F2.8 that I used on my 300D with great results... however, that lens is $750 or so....

The Canon 50mm 1.8 is a fantastic lens for the money, but somewhat limited in it's uses.

[NT73]

The Canon 50mm 1.8 is a fantastic lens for the money, but somewhat limited in it's uses.

It takes photo's. How is that limited.
You have got to use your legs a lot more.

[EnglishBob]

The Canon 50mm 1.8 is a fantastic lens for the money, but somewhat limited in it's uses.

It takes photo's. How is that limited.
You have got to use your legs a lot more.

Exactly, it has yet to make me a coffee or buy me a beer... very limited!