It does make a difference...

Cameras, lenses, lights, etc! "They are JUST tools" to help the photographer create their vision. The question is: can having BETTER TOOLS make you a BETTER PHOTOGRAPHER? It's true that one must know how to use those tools to their advantage, but, when you have knowledge and quality, well-designed tools in your hands, it makes creating your vision a lot easier. I went out yesterday into nearby farmlands to test out a new lens that I'm interested in purchasing. It turned out to be a perfect match for my creativity. Now, if money just grew on trees...(sigh).