In one sense, I agree in general terms, in another, I find most of this article overstated, and overly dramatic. The dynamics he observes may or may not be derived from the causes he suggests. In my experience the issue of lack of vision and creativity has more to do with the head of the photographer than what is, or isn't in their bag. I would agree that lens options can hinder, but only to the degree that the photographer hasn't invested the time and discipline to know why they are making a particular (lens) addition. And this is the case whether one has a single lens, or many to c