Prime lenses are bloody brilliant thus I need one

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I've only been here for a month and I know not many are probably reading this, so I don't even know if I should be bothering with writing journals at this point. It feels kinda weird. But I don't wanna be one of those people that never updates their journal. So I'll go ahead and try to make a habit of writing a little something every once and again.

Recently, I've been building my kit and I am considering my next lens. A prime would seem to be a wise next choice. I don't know if I want a 50mm prime or an 85mm prime though. I know I could work with the 50mm more easily, but the 85mm seems like it might be more fun and really require me to think for photos. 
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You should consider what you will use it for more so than what will be fun, you'll find that once you start working with a lens, it will be fun, even if it is not so easy at first, adaptation happens quickly if you practice enough. Consider the type of settings you will use it under, the type of light, if you will need image stabilization (which I am not sure that prime lenses have), and choose which lens is compatible with your camera, not all will be,  not all will be what you want for what you want to do......etc.

I think you should take a look at this article, it's a buying guide for lenses and prime lenses are down toward the bottom. It's a good article for other lenses too. While you're at it,  you should register for a free membership plan - they have subscription plans but you have to pay for the others,  I've got the free plan and it's all I need - you will find an incredible amount of good articles on how to do these things, whether from buying to actually shooting, to other things as well. It's a fun forum/community. Very helpful.


Look at this website for more in-depth on lenses:


My advice is to read up on it, how they work, what they work for best, and what "mm" is best for your purposes...and if you have a camera store near by that can be helpful in answering questions after you've read up,  you should ask them because they will be able to give you great feedback. :) :) :)



.....oh and there is this place for buying camera gear,  I bought from them and it's a good place to find stuff, especially things that your local small scale store doesn't have.




Hope this helps!! :D :D