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.

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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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The sounds of Bourbon Street

by Rolf_52

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captured with a Nikon prime 50 mm...you should buy it because it provides the benefits of a large aperture at an affordable cost

Camera:	Nikon D700
Lens:	Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
Submitted:	Thursday, 30th June, 2011 15:52 (GMT)
Taken:	Sunday, 3rd April, 2011
Focal length:	50 mm
Shutter speed:	1/250 sec
Aperture:	F1.8
ISO:	3200
Notes:	basic pp
Views:	183
Galleries:	View this photo in Rolf_52's gallery

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