First on my list is the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX lens. I arrived to the conclusion that while the camera itself is "beginning" (a Nikon D3000), the optics should also be simplified for novices. Just this one magnificent lens might be considered "mature"! The lens is fairly good in terms of image quality and construction quality, despite the fact that it is not a top glass by any stretch of the imagination. The first photographs that he sent led to the joy of the children (before that, only the whale was 18-55). I was seeking for a fast lens that would allow me to photograph comfortably without using a flash indoors. The least expensive light zoom would be around twice as much more expensive. Why 35 years of age and not 50? Everything can be summed up in one word: easy. I categorized successful pictures (with a whale) according to the FR that I used; the FR that I used the most was approximately 35. In point of fact, a focus length of this kind is incredibly practical; as soon as you see something, you can shoot it. I had to get used to the fact that the depth of field was only 1.8, as it is quite shallow. When the aperture is wide open, the image is blurry (some people may say "soap"), but it becomes clear somewhere between 2.8 and 3.2. Only AF misses were frustrating, especially in artificial lighting or when the lighting was subpar (about a quarter of all shots are discarded for this reason). Everything seems to be in order out on the street. Someone has a problem with the chromatic aberration; it does exist, but the quality is excellent. modest, and may be easily adjusted in Lightroom, along with some very slight geometric distortions. Because of the "adult behavior" of the lens, I won't recommend it to beginners. First, you need to understand what depth of field is, and then you need to master at least semi-automatic modes before you can switch to this fix. This lens is an absolute necessity if you are a beginner in the world of DSLR photography, know the difference between modes A, S, and M, and want to get the most out of your camera. In addition, the price has increased to more than 7 tons of rubble.