Prime Lens worth it?

I have a 35 f2 is, 50 1.8 II (it's crap), and the 85mm f1.8. The 35 rarely leaves my camera.

Took this last night.

For me prime lenses are definitely worth it.

It allows me to get better lenses at a relative friendly price, especially used.

I love my 200mm 2.8 L I lens, whereas I cannot afford a 70-200 2.8 II

Yep The Canon EF 35 F2 Is, What a really great one it is also the EF 85 F1. 8 isn't too bad, However I really do appreciate the 35 F2 Is a great lenses to have in your camera bag.

Some folks are recommending the 85mm lens. It will require plenty of distance for portrait work.

There is a simple formula that lets you calculate the camera to subject distance. It is:

SubjectDist(ft) = SubjHeight(ft) * FocalLength(mm) / ImageHeight(mm)

Example: The subject framing is 4 ft (roughly upper body). The camera is in the vertical (portrait) position, with a sensor height of 22mm in that position. The desired image height on the sensor is about 20mm. The focal length is 85mm.

So the camera to subject distance is 4 * 85 / 20 = 17 ft.