I'm planning to step my foot into the DSLR world and get a 350D within the next few weeks. Most of my pict will be taken at low light condition such as during wedding dinner, mamak session, inside presentation room, etc with moving subject (a talking speaker on the stage, moving hands and face). Currently don't have enough budget for an external flash, so planning to take the photos without flash.

Can recommend me a lens that suits my situation? i was recommended with a 50mm f1.8, will this be any good at freezing the movements at low light? and what does this lens mainly used for?

And the kit lens 18-55, 50mm, is this figure equivalent to the 3x optical zoom found in compat camera's specs?

This post has been edited by pky: Jan 11 2008, 03:10 AM