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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 649120" data-attributes="member: 24285"><p>You are struggling with one of the classic dilemma's in photography. Fixed vs Prime - and what bit of gear to I buy next. </p><p></p><p>I have bought lots of lenses and some get more action than others. </p><p></p><p>Recently I bought a used AF (not even AFD) 50mm 1.8 lens cheap. Actually bought it to put on an old camera I have in a display of vintage cameras in my house as a decoration. But I tried it out. Turns out it is still a very usable lens. My $1,000 Sigma Art 1.4 50mm is better but not $900 better. The images from the old lens are indistinguishable. The Sigma focuses a bit faster (the old lens does not have an fast internal focus motor and relies on the camera lens drive). My point is don't overlook the used and vintage glass market. No idea how that works where you are so maybe useless advice. </p><p></p><p>The other thing you bring forward is the weight of the glass you carry. Seems they are just making the lenses bigger and bigger in a world where everything else is getting smaller. While some will say it is not a professional lens I use my Nikkor 35mm 1.8 DX AFS lens a lot - and it is one of the least expensive new lenses in my collection. </p><p></p><p>High on my GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) list is a Nikkor 20mm 1.8. There are better 20mm lenses and some ultra wide zooms like Tamrons 15-30 that may be rated better and are more versatile but I'm drawn to the Nikkor 20mm because of it's size and the fact it does not have the bulbous front end like so many others. I did consider the antique 20mm 2.8 AFD but they are not commonly available and from what I've read the new 1.8 G model is much better even if somewhat larger. I have the 85 1.8 and like the size and weight of that lens and they look similar. </p><p></p><p>I use both zoom and fixed focal - each have their place but I see myself buying more primes than zooms in the future for many of the reasons you mention. </p><p></p><p>Good luck with your well thought through business plan and be sure to post some of your work here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 649120, member: 24285"] You are struggling with one of the classic dilemma's in photography. Fixed vs Prime - and what bit of gear to I buy next. I have bought lots of lenses and some get more action than others. Recently I bought a used AF (not even AFD) 50mm 1.8 lens cheap. Actually bought it to put on an old camera I have in a display of vintage cameras in my house as a decoration. But I tried it out. Turns out it is still a very usable lens. My $1,000 Sigma Art 1.4 50mm is better but not $900 better. The images from the old lens are indistinguishable. The Sigma focuses a bit faster (the old lens does not have an fast internal focus motor and relies on the camera lens drive). My point is don't overlook the used and vintage glass market. No idea how that works where you are so maybe useless advice. The other thing you bring forward is the weight of the glass you carry. Seems they are just making the lenses bigger and bigger in a world where everything else is getting smaller. While some will say it is not a professional lens I use my Nikkor 35mm 1.8 DX AFS lens a lot - and it is one of the least expensive new lenses in my collection. High on my GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) list is a Nikkor 20mm 1.8. There are better 20mm lenses and some ultra wide zooms like Tamrons 15-30 that may be rated better and are more versatile but I'm drawn to the Nikkor 20mm because of it's size and the fact it does not have the bulbous front end like so many others. I did consider the antique 20mm 2.8 AFD but they are not commonly available and from what I've read the new 1.8 G model is much better even if somewhat larger. I have the 85 1.8 and like the size and weight of that lens and they look similar. I use both zoom and fixed focal - each have their place but I see myself buying more primes than zooms in the future for many of the reasons you mention. Good luck with your well thought through business plan and be sure to post some of your work here. [/QUOTE]
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