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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 28792" data-attributes="member: 1061">As for the lenses you have listed here, the 50mm f/1.8 is the best buy.  It's an outstanding lens that can be had for under $150, and considering the huge price leap to the f/1.4...it just makes the most sense for an all-purpose lens.  You'll find that the "Thrifty Fifty" is a first upgrade for a lot of budding photographers.  Because you like to shoot landscapes, you could also get a lot of use out of the 35mm prime.  Either of these lenses will help you achieve those shallow DoF shots that you like, and with much more success than an f/5.6 lens.My biggest concern is your D60 body, which is outdated.  You might want to take a look at the D3000 and D5000 models, as they are definitely in your price range.</blockquote>