Regarding prime lenses, what he says is generally correct: They offer very good quality for money and you can just move around to 'zoom'. However, you have to

Regarding prime lenses, what he says is generally correct: They offer very good quality for money and you can just move around to 'zoom'. However, you have to consider the types of shots you take and the types of spacing you have to move around. I have a 50mm prime with my Nikon and there have been times when I just couldn't get back far enough to take the shot I wanted.