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Comment by jules posted on Thinking the Unthinkable??? at 16/08/2012 - 15:06
Doesn't change the fact that I think you may be right however.
Comment by jules posted on Thinking the Unthinkable??? at 16/08/2012 - 12:23
johnriley wrote:
You are suffering from a longing and state of indecision that plagues many photographers at one time or another.
We buy a lens. Itch for another. Sell the first lens. Regret it. Long to replace it. But what about.....and so on.
It's madness. I suggest you pause, for a month discipline yourself to actually use what you have and make some fine shots. Learn your current kit in depth. By the end of the month you might be able to afford to extend your repertoire with a new lens, without cannibalising the exisiting range.
Just a thought!
You are suffering from a longing and state of indecision that plagues many photographers at one time or another.
We buy a lens. Itch for another. Sell the first lens. Regret it. Long to replace it. But what about.....and so on.
It's madness. I suggest you pause, for a month discipline yourself to actually use what you have and make some fine shots. Learn your current kit in depth. By the end of the month you might be able to afford to extend your repertoire with a new lens, without cannibalising the exisiting range.
Just a thought!
Me Told!
Comment by jules posted on Thinking the Unthinkable??? at 16/08/2012 - 12:20
ChrisA wrote:
The error in your ways is your concept of the unthinkable.
For instance, I spent three hours in SRS the other day with a good friend, I was trying hard to be impartial, we were deciding between the K-5 and the D7000.
The super quick focusing of the 18-135, the lovely ergonomics of the K-5, and the horrible placement of the D7000's ISO button made it look like it was going in only one direction...
... but after much deliberation, she came out with an Olympus OM-D.
Still think any kind of "oo should I keep this lens or that one" is thinking the unthinkable?
jules wrote:
Any wise owls out there..
Too-whit-too-woo Any wise owls out there..
The error in your ways is your concept of the unthinkable.
For instance, I spent three hours in SRS the other day with a good friend, I was trying hard to be impartial, we were deciding between the K-5 and the D7000.
The super quick focusing of the 18-135, the lovely ergonomics of the K-5, and the horrible placement of the D7000's ISO button made it look like it was going in only one direction...
... but after much deliberation, she came out with an Olympus OM-D.
Still think any kind of "oo should I keep this lens or that one" is thinking the unthinkable?
simonkit wrote:
Hi Jules,
Funnily enough I was just reading through an old thread of mine asking for info on the DA21mm vs the Da 17-70...if I remember correctly you posted a reply saying that you much preferred the zooms, are you sure it's not just LBA again
I guess if you're missing the convenience factor then the Ltds might make sense again, if it's about IQ are they really that much better than the 17-70 - several people told me they're not so I'm still using the 17-70 and enjoying it, together with the DA 12-24 on occassions. They are bulky though but so is the K5 body, personally rather than smaller lenses on a bulky body I'm seriously considering the new Sony RX100 for the times when I want to go "lightweight"
Simon
Actually this is making me lose sleep! So it's serious to me, I want all the toys thats true! I know I can't, thats crap! I feel I was happier with the Limiteds, If I have both I'll end up not using the Zooms or Vice Versa, money is the big issue at the moment so it's one or the other fuelled by selling the zooms except the Siggy 8-16 because it walks all over the DA 15mm Ltd I had, plus it has a warmer colour which suits my Landscape Photography.Hi Jules,
Funnily enough I was just reading through an old thread of mine asking for info on the DA21mm vs the Da 17-70...if I remember correctly you posted a reply saying that you much preferred the zooms, are you sure it's not just LBA again
I guess if you're missing the convenience factor then the Ltds might make sense again, if it's about IQ are they really that much better than the 17-70 - several people told me they're not so I'm still using the 17-70 and enjoying it, together with the DA 12-24 on occassions. They are bulky though but so is the K5 body, personally rather than smaller lenses on a bulky body I'm seriously considering the new Sony RX100 for the times when I want to go "lightweight"
Simon
The 60-250 is a lovely Lens but for me not long enough for aviation/Wildlife and just a little heavy for a compact Landscape kit and the Kicker being I'm just not using it!
Maybe I should just unload that un but it's such a lovely thing my preciousssss!
And maybe do a Mike Pursey and get the Siggy 50-500 OS for when I really need to do, long tom work and only carry it when required, he's got both and more which makes me green
Simon,
LBA Maybe? I get your point on the Compactness of the kit, A DSLR regardless of wether it's a K? or K?? is not compact even with a 40mm Ltd on it, that rings many bells. I've even been ogling the OMD E5 as well of late but I think I'm going to stay APSC for as long as I can, and anyway thats not a Pentax!
Comment by jules posted on Thinking the Unthinkable??? at 16/08/2012 - 10:16
No not leaving Pentax but I really miss my Limited Primes!
Strapped at the mo but I've realised the only lens I'm really using is my Siggy 8-16, so I'm thinking of unloading the 17-70 which is getting used about one in five shots and the 60-250 which has only been on the camera three times to take test shots! Mad? maybe but I miss the 21/40/ and 70mm I used to have...
Any wise owls out there to show me the error in my ways here?
Strapped at the mo but I've realised the only lens I'm really using is my Siggy 8-16, so I'm thinking of unloading the 17-70 which is getting used about one in five shots and the 60-250 which has only been on the camera three times to take test shots! Mad? maybe but I miss the 21/40/ and 70mm I used to have...
Any wise owls out there to show me the error in my ways here?
Comment by jules posted on Thinking the Unthinkable??? at 15/08/2012 - 21:44
George Lazarette wrote:
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No honest ones!jules wrote:
Didn't have long to wait for the Ephotozine review!
Unfortunately not by John Riley though
Glowing review nonetheless...
Does JR only write glowing reviews? Didn't have long to wait for the Ephotozine review!
Unfortunately not by John Riley though
Glowing review nonetheless...
G
He He
Would've liked his take as he really liked the Kr and I value his opinion...
Comment by jules posted on Pentax K-30 in depth review at 29/07/2012 - 16:01
Didn't have long to wait for the Ephotozine review!
Unfortunately not by John Riley though
Glowing review nonetheless...
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-k-30-digital-slr-review-19737
Unfortunately not by John Riley though
Glowing review nonetheless...
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/pentax-k-30-digital-slr-review-19737
Comment by jules posted on Pentax K-30 in depth review at 27/07/2012 - 06:59
fritzthedog wrote:
Whilst there is certainly logic in the above replies. I would add that it can depend on your reason for wanting a second body.
In my case I currently have a K5 and a Kr. I do not have the Kr as a back up in case of problems with the K5 - nor do I have it because it is easier to have 2 bodies and 2 lenses rather than swapping lenses.
I have the Kr as my second body because it is smaller, lighter and easier to use (i.e. has more automatic modes. So I use the Kr when I want to travel light or when I may be in situations where I find it easier to be lazy - e.g. days out with the kids or in situations where I feel more comfortable using a cheaper body.
Horses for courses.
Carl
I nearly posted that as an addendum to my post!Whilst there is certainly logic in the above replies. I would add that it can depend on your reason for wanting a second body.
In my case I currently have a K5 and a Kr. I do not have the Kr as a back up in case of problems with the K5 - nor do I have it because it is easier to have 2 bodies and 2 lenses rather than swapping lenses.
I have the Kr as my second body because it is smaller, lighter and easier to use (i.e. has more automatic modes. So I use the Kr when I want to travel light or when I may be in situations where I find it easier to be lazy - e.g. days out with the kids or in situations where I feel more comfortable using a cheaper body.
Horses for courses.
Carl
As thats my plan to have a K3 or whatever eventually for my longer lenses and all the zooms and a K5 for use in a small bag with just a few lenses for travel and going light...
Long way from being able to afford all that kit again at the moment, next target is tha DA* 300 again! wish I'd never sold that un!
As you say, it depends on your usage and how much you trust your main body and how vital it is to get the shot there and then...
I wish too!
Comment by jules posted on 645D Second Hand prices at 20/07/2012 - 11:41
Got any magic beans?