Question Is a 50mm f/1.8 worth it?

Solved GoldenSpoon 10 replies · 585 views10-04-2026

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10-04-2026, 2:15 AM#1

Everyone says it's the first lens to buy. True?

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10-04-2026, 5:14 AM#2

The best camera is the one you take with you.

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GoldenSpoonOP Chief Taste Tester 40d ago+1 more #3

Ok I'm convinced.

IndigoTinker 39d ago Answer#4

Gear acquisition syndrome is real and there is no cure. Thanks for posting this!

felix_codes Golden Ticket 39d ago+4 more #6

Film is so much fun. Keep a notebook of your settings.

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RetroRick 39d ago #8

Great write-up, sending it to my photo club.

WillowPine 38d ago+2 more #9

Can confirm.

felix_codes Golden Ticket 37d ago+1 more #10

Cull hard. Keep the best one of every five.

WillowPine 36d ago #11

Same thing happened to me last month.

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10-04-2026, 4:03 PM#5

Your phone is a great camera, learn it before you buy one. Adding this to my list.

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10-05-2026, 1:58 AM#7

Underrated post.

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