http://digitalslr.tribe.net/thread/92ee8fa8-997f-406a-a99f-1e133f19b3bf?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://DigitalSLR.tribe.net/thread/92ee8fa8-997f-406a-a99f-1e133f19b3bf#b6edd5c3-6614-4557-b525-179332bee979 I use both my 50 and my 35 for a lot of performance photography. The faster lens speen helps a lot, and can frame the whole body form a reasonable distance. The faster speeds make hand held much better, as compared to slower zooms. I also feel the quality of image is better for prime lens as compared to even the best zooms. Tue, 26 May 2009 16:44:08 GMT http://DigitalSLR.tribe.net/thread/92ee8fa8-997f-406a-a99f-1e133f19b3bf#b6edd5c3-6614-4557-b525-179332bee979 Scott 2009-05-26T16:44:08Z http://DigitalSLR.tribe.net/thread/92ee8fa8-997f-406a-a99f-1e133f19b3bf#0616abe0-f93f-4cc1-b817-d9d21e5aeded A lot! My 50mm f/1.2L lens is on the injured reserve list, and is in need of repair. So, I don't have bright glass for dim light, and now this job falls to the Nifty Fifty (for Canon, this is the EOS f/1.8 II lens). Because I had a club gig after the Belly Dancer of the Year pageant, I took the Nifty Fifty in my gear bag, because f/1.8 is a LOT more light than f/2.8 from my 24-70mm f/2.8L lens. Before this weekend event, I practiced new sturdier hand-holding techniques espoused by Joe McNally in his book "The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light From Small Flashes." These really do work! I was able to take dozens of great relatively sharp photos in a restaurant that is very dark inside. Here's one: http://digitalslr.tribe.net/photos/c53f0896-dade-4a49-9ee7-f71b3c5c81ab Blessings and Light, M Tue, 26 May 2009 03:29:59 GMT http://DigitalSLR.tribe.net/thread/92ee8fa8-997f-406a-a99f-1e133f19b3bf#0616abe0-f93f-4cc1-b817-d9d21e5aeded Michael 2009-05-26T03:29:59Z