Originally Posted by
neuroanatomist
I think you're probably right, Brendan, but I don't have a particular problem with that. Lots of folks say that your camera is just a tool, something good to keep in mind. But in the world of repair, sometimes you need a 12" long, 5/16 star-head center-pin hex driver, and that's the only thing that will get the job done. Now to me, that's like an MP-E 65mm or a TS-E lens - very, very specialized and not something that belongs in everyone's kit. Zooms are like crescent wrenches and screwdrivers, and primes would be torque wrenches and metric allen keys - not everyone needs them, but they can sure come in handy in certain situations.