[Rover]

That's all the more unfair since we're now apparently living in a golden age of photography (I know it can get better but am not sure in which way, so I'm inclined to treat it as the zenith). So many beautiful new lens designs are on the market, many of them both unique and readily available now. The camera capabilities are evolving too, though not really in giant steps. Of course it's all a lot more expensive than basic gear but then again, the gap has always been there.