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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 31622" data-attributes="member: 1061">When it comes to tools of the trade, a photographer's greatest asset are his/her lenses.  You have to think of them as tools, because certain lenses are designed to perform certain jobs.  In other words, you need a variety of lenses because no single one is a "catch all".  You wouldn't use a screwdriver to pound in a nail.  I mean, you could do it, but A) there's a better tool for the job and B) anyone who knows much of anything at all is going to notice.You like portraits and landscapes.  Those are really two very different subjects that require very different lenses.  If you are really serious about looking into pro level lenses, I would say...pick one of the above.  And Eduard is right.  A used 17-55mm is right in range of your budget, and would be an awesome lens to build around.</blockquote>