Should you buy a pricey camera with a cheap lens, or vice versa?

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Should you buy a pricey camera with a cheap lens, or vice versa?

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Amateur Photographer Magazine

10 January, 2026

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Should you buy a pricey camera with a cheap lens, or vice versa?

Should you buy a pricey camera with a cheap lens, or vice versa?

Amateur Photographer Magazine

10 January, 2026

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