That would depend upon what kind of shooting you'd like to do and what your image quality requirements are, weighed against the cost. For absolute image quality, yes. If you are just a casual shooter who isn't a perfectionist, no. My plunge into L is mostly just wanting something very nice for when I occasionally shoot. I sometimes go weeks or even months without shooting anything other than my grandson puttering around the house apartment. Of all the people here, I am probably the least likely suspect to own anything so nice. "L" is my one single luxury in life. I consume copious amounts of ramen, rice, and beans to afford my bad habit. Not trying to be funny. That is just the facts.