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Have I lost my mind? Lens lust out of control?
This is a discussion on Have I lost my mind? Lens lust out of control? within the Equipment Talk forums, part of the Photography Information category; Okay, my current lineup is in my signature, and I had originally planned to add the 16-35Z later. Now that ...
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11-13-2008, 10:17 AM
Okay, my current lineup is in my signature, and I had originally planned to add the 16-35Z later. Now that the 135 f1.8 and 16mm fisheye are on sale I have my shopping cart at B&H loaded up. Am I insane to add these two into my existing lineup? I know I have the 135mm range covered by the 70-200G. The 16mm fish could be cool and would be the widest. Maybe with it I wouldn't feel the urge to by the 16-35Z. Do I need help or should I pull the trigger?? --------------------------- Sony|SonyIR|Sony NEX|Minolta Film|Polaroid If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine "No one cares how hard you worked...but they will notice if you didn't work hard enough." -Ctein |
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11-13-2008, 10:26 AM
It's easy to overspend in this business and/or hobby. I'd ask myself if really need all these items, or am I just bored with what I already have. --------------------------- Everyone wants to be a rock star, but no one wants to learn the chords. |
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11-13-2008, 10:30 AM
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The one issue I have had with being an A-mount shooter is no one has the lenses to try. If I could walk into a store and actually handle the 135 and 16 then I'd have a much better assessment of what I'd be getting into. I am almost stuck buying to try, except in rare cases like my 24-70 when I was able to test Chris' lens first. Fry's has the 135 and a very friendly return policy, but I don't think they have the $100 off. --------------------------- Sony|SonyIR|Sony NEX|Minolta Film|Polaroid If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine "No one cares how hard you worked...but they will notice if you didn't work hard enough." -Ctein | |
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11-13-2008, 10:33 AM
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11-13-2008, 10:45 AM
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11-13-2008, 10:50 AM
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haha I know whatcha mean... Hell I do this for a living and I STILL have to keep a hidden stash o' cash for gear so my wife won't get her undies twisted. ...some guys have cash stashes for hookers and strip clubs... ...mine is for cameras and RC cars...  . --------------------------- Tre' Ridings Photographic Tendencies 832-283-6161 www.photographictendencies.com | |
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11-13-2008, 11:43 AM
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I am thinking the 16mm is now a go, especially since I just got Texans/Bears tickets for my birthday and it would be awesome to have there. --------------------------- Sony|SonyIR|Sony NEX|Minolta Film|Polaroid If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine "No one cares how hard you worked...but they will notice if you didn't work hard enough." -Ctein | |
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11-13-2008, 11:48 AM
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 ...Ben--------------------------- It must be mounted on a tripod!...It must be mounted on a tripod! Cmdr. Frederick Mohr The Crow's Nest | |
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11-13-2008, 01:28 PM
Even though you've got a zoom that covers the 135 length, a 135 f/1.8 will deliver sharpness like you won't believe (like most good prime lenses). You can't get a zoom with f/1.8, so it will be a low-light dream for you. At that focal length, the creamy bokeh possible will blow your mind. As for the fisheye, I've haven't justified the expense for the Canon equivalent (yet), but realize that a fisheye isn't a substitute for an ultra-wide angle lens because of the cool distortion. So you might feel you need the wide zoom at some point even if you went for it. |
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11-13-2008, 02:16 PM
Someone really needs to implement a lens buying rewards program. By 10 lenses get an 11th free. --------------------------- Sony|SonyIR|Sony NEX|Minolta Film|Polaroid If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine "No one cares how hard you worked...but they will notice if you didn't work hard enough." -Ctein |
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11-13-2008, 02:23 PM
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...Ben--------------------------- It must be mounted on a tripod!...It must be mounted on a tripod! Cmdr. Frederick Mohr The Crow's Nest | |
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11-13-2008, 09:09 PM
Yep Ben, it's never enough. My photo gear habit is getting outa hand as bad as my astronomy habit. Is'nt there a support group for folks like us? : ) |
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11-14-2008, 08:08 AM
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11-14-2008, 08:22 AM
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11-14-2008, 09:44 AM
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*Very* sharp and super sugary bokeh. Mmm.... --------------------------- -- Collins | |
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