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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Eye-level" data-source="post: 126254" data-attributes="member: 6548">Definitely more than just a portrait lens.  It will give you some good reach.  You are already holding the 35 so the 50 is not going to increase your envelope that much at least not as much as an 85 would.The 85 is/was the classic fashion lens.  It would complement your choice of subject very well as I think I remember you shooting fight shots.  Just as you can make great snaps of a long legged model with one you could also make some great shots of a fighter too.  Having the DX camera just gives you that much more range.  I'm telling you it would be perfect for you...much more productive than the 50.</blockquote>