when would I need a 50mm prime lens?

[inTempus]

also it would be worthwhile to note that prior to looking into the 50, I've had my eyes set on the fisheye ef 15mm/2.8. I just dont know if I want to save the few bucks and put it towards the fisheye, which I feel I might get more use out of. What do you think?

I would rent a fish-eye for a couple of days and play with it. I think you'll find they are neat for about a week, then you run out of things to do with it regularly.

I would get more use out of a macro lens than I would a fish-eye. But that's just me.

 

[Pband]

I use it as a makeshift macro (since I do not have one)

Please tell me what is the makeshift macro? I have the kit 18-55mm kit lens with my Canon 450D. Can I take macro shots with this?

 

[lovedigital]

Very cheap when compare with other lens but get trouble with camera such as D40/40X/60 the auto focus can not work . You have to use manual focus instead . When apply to a camera that have the sensor size 1.5X will become 75 mm.f/1.8 lenses 're convenient for to take good portrait picture.

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[hossmaster]

I love my 50mm, but would love the flexibility of 24-70, just don't have the money or justification yet to get one. The 50mm is great practice so when that day comes, I won't have that big of a learning curve to tackle.