Over the last two years I have been purchasing gear with very specific needs in mind. I am currently at an impasse, but here is what I have so far:

>Canon XTI: This is a good intro digital camera for a beginning photographer. I am thoroughly happy with it's features and probably won't replace it for some time.

>ef 50mm f/1.8 II: For being the cheapest lens you can buy from canon, this lens is amazing. This is the lens I use most often when I'm out shooting, mostly because I like to shoot at full open. I also use this lens for shooting head-shots. Most of the images in my gallery are shot with this lens. A while back this lens broke, and I had to have it repaired, so I'm looking to eventually upgrade to the sturdier f/1.4.

>ef 85mm f/1.8 USM: This is my newest lens. It is used mostly for my portraits and head-shots. It has a nice solid build and feels good on the camera. All of the History Boys pictures were taken with this lens.

>efs 18-55mm f/3.5-5.5 (kit lens): For the Most Part, this lens is crap. I occasionally get decent photos out of it, but more often than not, I don't. So it usually lives in the bottom of the bag. This is the lens I use when someone asks me to take a picture of something I really don't care about. You know, those times you switch into program mode and let the camera do the work for you... I don't think any of the images in my gallery are shot with this lens.

>ef 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM: I actually got this lens a while back, but was never really able to use it to the best of it's ability due to my lack of a good tripod. But recently I haven't had this problem and this lens is getting some good stuff. This :Warehouse 30: was shot with this lens.

>Canon Speedlight 430ex Flash: Welcome addition to my pack. This flash has mostly come in handy when shooting head-shots. My favorite feature is the swivel, which is very useful for on location shooting (which is every shoot for me until I get a studio).

>Canon Battery Grip: If you don't already have one, buy it!

>Bogen Manfrotto Tripod and Ball-head: I've been needing a new one for a while, and I wanted to spend around $100 on one. Well, after doing some research, I spent $250 on these: tripod, ball-head. They are awesome, and they allow me to pretty much put my camera on the floor and still maintain stability.

>Wireless Remote: I inherited mine from Zack Keller, and find it absolutely essential.

>ef 20mm f/2.8 USM: I want this because I really like the performance of my 50mm, but sometimes I need a wider lens when I shoot in theaters.

>ef 50mm f/1.4 USM: A few months ago, I dropped my 50mm f/1.8 and it broke into a few pieces. I had to have it repaired for about the cost of the lens itself. Because of this, I will eventually be replacing my f/1.8 with this substantially sturdier f/1.4. This will have the added benefit of giving me a nicer lens

>ef 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM: This will be the long coming replacement for my kit lens. I figure the IS will help make it a more versatile walk around lens. I am probably going to sell my 100-300 and maybe my 18-55 in order to purchase this lens.

>ef 17-40mm f/4L USM: This will be the first piece of L glass that I purchase, I think... It's a ways down the road, and I may change my mind. If I do I would probably get an L prime, because they kick hardcore ass....

>=widjita makes me want this: ef 200mm f/2L IS USM... Here are some reasons why: