cameras vs lens

[Derrel]

On the other hand, a 1D Mark IV with a 50mm f/1.8 (one of the cheapest lenses I can think of right now) can take mind-blowingly sharp pictures in virtually any light without an external flash.

Good example of a top-tier Canon body, and a very mediocre lens of its particular type.

 

[sabbath999]

Bottom line.

I will be using my 70-200VR 10 years from now. My D700 will be in a landfill.

If I have a choice between lenses I will use for 20 years and a DSLR that I will use for 3, I pick lenses every single time.

But that's me.