I would say it depends on who is in your group of players.

Younger folks who have never played anything before tend to do better with 5E.

Experienced roleplayers, older, and those who have played other games should do better with 3.5 or PF.

If you have a mix, then do what you're comfortable with, and go. No right or wrong answer, but it comes down to what's more fun for the players?