I definitely do not want to look like an amateur the first time I get on a set, so I will save up for the cage. I also found a problem that the bottom dial kinda falls out is there a way that I can fix that on my own, or is it just safer to bring it to Tiffen? If I bring it to Tiffen, is there anyone in specific I should ask for. Thank you all who are responding I am just starting out and just am itching to get this started!!