Lens - is it worth it?

[jk]

Is it really worth it to have both a 18-135 3.5-5.6 lens and a 35 1.8? I know he who dies with the most toys....but what would be gained? Thanks for the input.

[Mitchell]

all i see that you will gain is you will have a lower F number.
wich would be nice in low light,

[imager410]

Prime lenses tend to be sharper but if you are considering your camera makers top of the line lenses (like Canon's L series) there should not be a huge difference. What are you photographing most often that you are looking to a 35mm lens and which body sensor size, ie. full frame, 1.3 or 1.6 sensor? I personally want my investment in gear to give me variety and options. Granted my L lenses give me a F2.8 fixed instead of the 3.5-5.6 you are getting, so the speed gain is not as great. Keith

[mhayes]

I have both and wouldn't consider selling either one. The 18-135 is a great travel lens when you want to go light. The 35 is on my D80 about half of the time. It's a really sharp lens, small, light, etc. I tend to spend most of my time shooting in the wide-angle to short-tele range. I also have the AFS 50 f/1.4. All three of these lenses have their place and I use them all.

[jk]

Hey Mhayes...
Can you post an example using the Nikon 35mm possibly in low light? Thanks!!!