Thanks for this insight full article. I know how much you love working with the nifty-fifty and encourage students not to shy away from it.

awesome article Danie!!! very helpful..thank you.xxx

Love the article, and refresher on the nifty-fifty, Danie. The Canon EF 50mm was also my first extra lens upon your recommendation, and I haven’t regretted the purchase for one day. Thanks!

Thanks Danie. On the back of this article, I decided to get both the 35 and 50mm F2 fuji lenses and used them at an informal evening work function which I volunteered to take photos of. I ended up using both, the 50 in the afternoon and then just stuck with the 35 for the rest of the evening and was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out, especially in the low light conditions. I still have a lot to learn, but I enjoyed the experience and it open my eyes and mind to the benefits of sticking to a single focal length.

What an informative article. I have just done an informal birthday get together and used my 50mm throughout the evening although i did have a standard kit lens as a backup. I spent the entire day with my 50mm as i was so captivated with its capabilities as I am also still discovering my style. It is a wonderful lens to get you to interact with your (client) to get that perfect shot.
I must admit I am loving the challenges of this lens as I am also discovering how to approach various people with a lot more confidence than my usual shy personality.