Yeah, the 16-50mm kit lens is awful

Yes, I have owned (and still own) a few that are consensus "good" lenses. And yes, if it hasn't been made clear enough by now, I do consider the 16-50mm lens a good lens for landscapes and walk-around shooting in good light. Plus it's small, versatile, can go wider than most kit zooms, and is plenty sharp and contrasty. With a little development in Lightroom, I'm over the top. But it's not a good lens for low light shooting, or for rapid action, or birding, to name a few. But really, in the image I posted, how much more IQ would you be able to get from a "better" prime?

That's a rhetorical question, by the way. Because obviously my answer would be: not enough to justify the extra cost.

David

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It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows
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