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Originally Posted by Kzang

Well that is my understanding that the prime would give a better IQ over the zoom lens...

On the other thread people are suggesting a 35mm f 1.8 http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1172520
Perhaps I should get the 35mm instead?

I high quality prime lens is going to blow away your cheap kit zoom. L-series zooms cost way more than your kit and will often match the IQ of primes. They very from expensive to very expensive. Go ahead and get a 35mm, 40mm or 50mm of decent quality to experience it. After that, start thinking about a good, used L-series zoom to replace your kit zoom.

If you've got a crop-sensor body, then 35 to 40mm is closure to a "normal" view. On a full-frame camera, the 50mm is what you'll want.

Dave