The Nikkor 35mm 1.8 is a good lens, but I don't find it particularly useful. I get better subject isolation at the long end of my 18-200 3.5-5.6, and 35mm is too long for the indoor events where I'd love to have the extra two stops. Forget about using it at a social event - if there's anyone with a point-and-shoot, you can be assured that they will stand in your way.
I know a lot of people love primes and tell you to get the shot by moving around, and it's useful as an exercise, but you have way more freedom to get the composition you want if you combine moving around with your legs. The key is to avoid using the zoom simply because you are too lazy to move - a prime will do that for you, but so will your mind if you use it right.
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