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steed · 02/26/08, 06:04 PM

Forget investment with relatively everyday stuff like this. The odds are you won't lose money if you buy well, and you may come out a little ahead, but this is not the kind of return that enters the realm of investment.

I think the 50 is by far the best lens to start with, though many (maybe most like the 35). The 50 is wonderful for portraits; step back and it is wide enough. It is unwise to start with anything longer unless your use of the camera is going to be highly specialized. Good luck.
John W

02/26/08, 06:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
steed Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 09/26/02 Posts: 135	Re: Help! Which would you prefer if... Forget investment with relatively everyday stuff like this. The odds are you won't lose money if you buy well, and you may come out a little ahead, but this is not the kind of return that enters the realm of investment. I think the 50 is by far the best lens to start with, though many (maybe most like the 35). The 50 is wonderful for portraits; step back and it is wide enough. It is unwise to start with anything longer unless your use of the camera is going to be highly specialized. Good luck. John W __________________ Mrs. Peel....We're needed.