Because there is no such thing as a stupid question, right?

[imagemaker46]

Fixed!

Photographic lighting is, most likely, the most important tool in photography.

Always??? Let me message astrostu and see how he light the subject and I will get back to you.

Ok, Astrostu is still capturing light. Whether it's flash or sun, "natural" or "man made" it's still light. Although we may not be able to physically control some it, we can manipulate and transform it via modifiers and technology.

If a person doesn't understand and know how to use light, they may as well just sell the camera they have and take up knitting.

 

[kundalini]

It's all about lighting, not the camera nor the lens in use.

Oh yeah, one more thing........ knowing how to manipulate the lighting and how to use your gear.

 

[fotomumma09]

There is another alternative which might be a little painful at first but has long term dividends in many ways.

Sell your children.(perhaps not all of them at first)
Not only will that give you a good nest-egg to start your hobby but in the out-years you won't have to spend for food and clothes and that pesky balloon payment of college.
And you will have lots more time.

Lew

Lol, the only problem is I kinda like them....most of the time

 

[jake337]

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"Lens-coating technology has made higher-quality camera lenses possible. Coated lenses mean less reflection and better light transmission. The addition of computer calculation now allows much more precise lens-making, as well. Modern camera lenses may still be essentially the same as earlier ones--a curved surface with a specific focal point--but that focal point is now much more precisely calculated." - G.D. Palmer


Read more: The History of Camera Lenses | eHow.com The History of Camera Lenses | eHow.com​

And this means what?

That one cannot make quality images without new lens?

Laughable.