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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 313243" data-attributes="member: 12257">"Better" is relative to what your needs are.  It's a fixed focal length, but has a max aperture of 1.8, so a lot better in low light situations, and the manual focus controls are phenomenal!  I'm a fan of the 50mm 1.8G myself, but that 18-55mm, with it's ability to still lock in the focus at just under 12" away from my subject, still sees regular use since I won't be buying a macro lens anytime soon.  That and the 18mm end of things when I really need the wider viewpoint.Other than that, the 35mm will often produce a bit sharper image...  but that's why ya pay more for it.  If ya want REAL improvement...  never mind, WayneF already covered it.</blockquote>