I bought an entry-level Nikon DSLR a few months ago, and I've only been working with the kit lens (18-55mm). After taking a ton of pictures, I really wanted to get a new lens. The decision for me was between a prime lens (fixed focal length) or a zoom lens with a higher focal length(ex., 55-200mm).
The prime is ideal for portrait shots, while the zoom might be better used at sporting events or outdoors (when taking pictures of things that are far away). Well, I don't have much time to be outdoors because I'm always stuck behind the computer I'm currently typing on, and I don't bring my DSLR to sporting events (drinking beer and screaming fans isn't the best environment for an expensive camera, especially when I'm the one drinking the beer), I went with the prime.
The Nikon 35mm f/1.8G is a relatively cheap lens, but works really well in low-light conditions, has auto-focus, and has great picture quality. I took the picture above with this lens, and I think I can eventually get some great shots once I figure out how to work the settings on my camera. Nikon does a great job with this lens, they also include a lens hood and a nice lens bag. The reviews were solid on this lens, so I bit the bullet and ordered it from Amazon. They were offering a free Tiffen UV filter with the purchase, and I had some gift certificates to Amazon. So far so good. I'm planning to put more pictures on this blog using this lens. Hopefully you can see some improvements in my photography skills as time goes on ("You know, like nunchuku skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills... Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills."), while you're busy trying to Koreanvent Yourself.
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