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<blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 213833" data-attributes="member: 12257">Agreed, re: the &quot;learning to use what you have&quot; bit.&nbsp; I don't have the 35 or the 85, but DO have the 50 1.8G, and I can use it in quite a few situations because I've taken the time to learn it.&nbsp; I've found it to be both a workable landscape lens, a fantastic portrait lens, an AMAZING low light lens, etc., and I can't imagine taking a trip without it.&nbsp; Between it and my 70-300 VR, I could survive.&nbsp; I do still get the 18-55mm kit lens out when I have VERY limited space, or want to get closer than a foot away from something and keep it in focus, but that's rare.I see you've got the 70-300 and the 50mm already, along with the same kit lens, so do this...&nbsp; set your kit lens to about 35mm and leave it there all day (maybe even a few) as you shoot a lot of pics.&nbsp; That will help you get a feel for the range and what kind of maneuvering you're going to have to do with that focal length.&nbsp; Then, for the next few days, set your 70-300 at about 85mm and do the same.&nbsp; THEN...&nbsp; (a lot of work, yes, I know) get back out and try to duplicate some of the shots with the 50mm and see if it's workable or if you really do need the other primes.With that kind of research, you'll soon know if it's a NEED thing to purchase one or both primes, or more of a case of NAS.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />&nbsp; In fact, now that you've mentioned the other two primes, and I have the other two lenses as well, I think I've just assigned myself a few project days now, too!&nbsp; Time to have some fun!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Pretzel, post: 213833, member: 12257"] Agreed, re: the "learning to use what you have" bit. I don't have the 35 or the 85, but DO have the 50 1.8G, and I can use it in quite a few situations because I've taken the time to learn it. I've found it to be both a workable landscape lens, a fantastic portrait lens, an AMAZING low light lens, etc., and I can't imagine taking a trip without it. Between it and my 70-300 VR, I could survive. I do still get the 18-55mm kit lens out when I have VERY limited space, or want to get closer than a foot away from something and keep it in focus, but that's rare. I see you've got the 70-300 and the 50mm already, along with the same kit lens, so do this... set your kit lens to about 35mm and leave it there all day (maybe even a few) as you shoot a lot of pics. That will help you get a feel for the range and what kind of maneuvering you're going to have to do with that focal length. Then, for the next few days, set your 70-300 at about 85mm and do the same. THEN... (a lot of work, yes, I know) get back out and try to duplicate some of the shots with the 50mm and see if it's workable or if you really do need the other primes. With that kind of research, you'll soon know if it's a NEED thing to purchase one or both primes, or more of a case of NAS. :) In fact, now that you've mentioned the other two primes, and I have the other two lenses as well, I think I've just assigned myself a few project days now, too! Time to have some fun! [/QUOTE]

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