Why should I buy a 50mm prime lens?

Challenge #5 in the Opportunities series. Hosted by juanlucas.

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I made a mistake... haven't bought a 50mm prime lens yet. Show me why I should buy it!! MANDATORY to indicate brand/model of lens used for taking the picture (of course, only 50mm prime lens for this challenge).

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Announced:

Monday, 20th June, 2011 (GMT)

Submissions:

Monday, 27th June, 2011 – Sunday, 3rd July, 2011 (GMT)

Voting:

Monday, 4th July, 2011 – Sunday, 10th July, 2011 (GMT)

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No digital composite. Only minor adjustments allowed.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

It is MANDATORY to indicate which lens you used for taking the picture (brand/model). Only 50mm prime lens.
No offensive pictures; no integral nudity.

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by Ikhwan Arief

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Camera:	Canon EOS 50D
Lens:	Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Submitted:	Monday, 27th June, 2011 21:09 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 4th December, 2010
Focal length:	50 mm
Shutter speed:	1/20 sec
Aperture:	F1.8
ISO:	100
Notes:	Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, handheld shot.
Views:	62
Galleries:	View this photo in Ikhwan Arief's gallery

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