The long quest for a unscratched lens was ended on Sunday. Realized earlier this month that my chances of getting a lens would increase 4 fold if I bought a used lens. (No three digit purchases were allowed).
Finally got a 50mm f/1.8 Canon II lens.
The hand instinctively tries to zoom and realizes that there is focus.. focus.. and fantastic sharp focus only!
Takes great shots without flash and great macro shots.
Here are the first few shots with this lens...
I am in love.. more so than ever before!
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