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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It is MANDATORY to indicate which lens you used for taking the picture (brand/model). Only 50mm prime lens.
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Camera:	Nikon D700
Lens:	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G
Submitted:	Wednesday, 29th June, 2011 20:28 (GMT)
Taken:	Tuesday, 3rd August, 2010
Focal length:	50 mm
Shutter speed:	1/125 sec
Aperture:	F10
ISO:	200
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