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Originally Posted by MikeM
I was about to buy a 50mm f/2 manual focus for $70, but I think I'll shoot with the kit lens for awhile. It will cover the focal lengths of both lenses and I can see what I use most.
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The only problem with that is that you don't get the experience of using a fast lens. There is a big difference between 50mm at f/5.6 on my kit lens and 50mm at f/1.8 (or stops in between) on my 50mm prime - not least in the ability to grab pictures in lower light and also the options afforded by minimal depth of field.
... which reminds me, I must try testing 50mm at f/5.6 on both lenses and compare them that way. Has anybody done experiments like that?
Wulf