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If we were talking about a fashion statement, the answer is simple, yes! But that’s not what we’re talking about, is it? Photographers put a lot to stock on gear. If you listen to my Podcast<\/a><\/strong> you know that I put more stock on the photographer. Many want one answer and not two options to this question but like everything in photography, two answers are required to cover all the bases.<\/p>\n Have you asked yourself what is the goal of your photography? If you have not or, have not come up with a goal, there is the real possibility that the perfect lens might not be in your kit. It’s also more than likely that the perfect lens isn’t what you need in your kit at this point in your photography. And that’s perfect and in many ways, I envy you because everything photographic is new and an adventure. You’re not set in your ways and all you know is fun. 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