question about my 50mm lens

[Chubz]

I just got my 50mm 1.8 lens. My qustion is what purpose should I use it for. I like taking pictures of landscape and buildings. Is this acceptable for these type of shots?
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[RNPoo7]

I'm curious as to why you bought it if you weren't sure what it's best used for?
I'm hustling you, i'm just curious.

[Chubz]

it was 80 bucks lol

[RNPoo7]

Originally Posted by Chubz

it was 80 bucks lol

[WonderMike]

it depends on what you want.....I mean you can use any lens to take any pic....the 1.8f is great when you want a low depth of field so if you want to take a landscape shot and use a lower depth than what your regular lens will do then use the nifty fifty....so it just depends I was using mario's fifty and I used it for almost everything because it took a sharper image than the lens I had...

[TehMan]

it was war between me and mikey before i got the 10-20...we both used to switch back and forth from the 50mm to the 28-80 haha...man i loved that 50mm...but now i would rather have the 50mm f/1.2 or the f/1.4

but yeah mikey and I used that lens for just about everything...it takes a good portrait...if the 50mm is the only prime lens you have...i'd use it for portraits...you really want a long lens when doing portraits...most people will actually say go with an 85mm or higher...so if u want to start doing portraits i'd pick up an 85mm f/1.8 or opt for around a 125mm lens...people say thats about perfect for portraits...when i get my new camera the 85mm will be my portrait lens :)

[Chubz]

examples i used the 50 on

[WonderMike]

yea you can use your fifty on almost any shot...it does make for good portraits though since it has a low depth of field....it will allow you to put more focus on your subject especially if you have some random things in the background