> The 50mm lens, once the mainstay of 35mm photography, has been all but forgotten by today’s photographers.

> Before falling to its current level of disfavor, the 50mm lens had a long and distinguished pedigree

umm, I'm pretty sure nifty-fiftys have been top recommendation always for people wanting to explore beyond the kit zoom. And quickly checking some camera stores, indeed, they are one of the top selling lenses around. Not really sure where author is getting the idea that it is some obscure forgotten relic.