@tracys I am going on a trip to Ukraine in a couple of weeks and I needed a single lens because we will be short on packing space. I got a Tamron 18-270mm to cover all the bases. I'm just practicing using it. Of course it's not as sharp as my prime 35mm that I love, but the wide angle to zoom is amazing. Yes, I love my 35, but I also want a 50mm.