Hi all!


Been away for while from clicking my DSLR as it is currently in for repairs. Anyhow, I have been fortunate enough to be given a 200 USD gift budget and I would like to acquire some additional 'stuff' for my 1000D/XS. I'm am still a newbie though I have been taking pictures since 2001 with a P&S and I like taking flower photo (close-up to macro) just to give you a little background. But recently I have been reading about portraits. Currently, I only have the kit lens, oh yeah the kit lens. []


I have browsed some of Bryan's reviews on the lens and accessories and I have come upon with two options:


1) BG-E5 Battery grip + EF 50mm 1.8


2) 270EX Speedlite


That's all I can fit for the budget I have been given.. []


Which option should I take, though I am leaning in getting option 1? If you can suggest other combos to fit the budget, I would like to hear it.


Thank you in advance.


- Gelo