I Swore LBA wouldn't get me.

Lloydy · 09-05-2010, 06:02 AM

I only bought two lenses.............

and a whole lot of 'stuff'..........

It's bread and water for the rest of the week.

elpolodiablo · 09-08-2010, 11:53 PM

well, you guys think your LBA is bad? Try DA15 and DA35 macro in a week....

(I have to tell myself I am just replacing my DA 16-45 which was robbed from me( by my dear old brother when he comes round for a visit)...

**GregK8** · 09-09-2010, 04:51 AM

Originally posted by elpolodiablo

well, you guys think your LBA is bad? Try DA15 and DA35 macro in a week....

(I have to tell myself I am just replacing my DA 16-45 which was robbed from me( by my dear old brother when he comes round for a visit)...

Hahaha, Not only have you talked yourself into a rather dubious "excuse", but apparently the "theft" is anticipated rather than having already occurred. Nice work.

Pentaxor · 09-09-2010, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by elpolodiablo

well, you guys think your LBA is bad? Try DA15 and DA35 macro in a week....

(I have to tell myself I am just replacing my DA 16-45 which was robbed from me( by my dear old brother when he comes round for a visit)...

if he would rob and take your 16-45, instead of the DA15 and and DA35 macro, then he's doing a lousy job of being a thief.

rkohli · 09-09-2010, 05:17 AM

I got Inquisitive and bought a Nikon Body on eBay.
I now have PENIKON LBA

wjt · 09-09-2010, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by pacerr

The only known prophylactic aid is lack of money -- or credit. There's no known cure.

There is mate, an enraged wife will do well to curb ones spending. I bought 2 M lenses, a flash and a new strap in one week... I am now lying low in anticipation for her letting me buy the next lens on my wishlist (i have only 3 lenses left on it

)

wife: "so these two are the last lenses you are going to buy?"
me: "no"

elpolodiablo · 09-09-2010, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

if he would rob and take your 16-45, instead of the DA15 and and DA35 macro, then he's doing a lousy job of being a thief.

sshhhh, he didn't know I got them

elpolodiablo · 09-09-2010, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by GregK8

Hahaha, Not only have you talked yourself into a rather dubious "excuse", but apparently the "theft" is anticipated rather than having already occurred. Nice work.

All we need is an excuse, oh wait do we really need one?

RioRico · 09-09-2010, 12:20 PM

LBA? What LBA? The only lenses I've acquired recently (last couple weeks) are: Mamiya-Sekor 55/2 (US$6.50); Sears-Ricoh 55/1.4 ($16); Fujinon 50/1.9 ($1.75); Schneider PC (perspective control) Cinelux 60/2.8 ($15); Isco Westagon 50/2 ($1); Soligor DualFocal 85+135/4 ($5); Super-Paragon 24/2.8 ($5.50); Rodenstock Omegaron 75/4.5 ($5.50); Sears-Ricoh 135/2.8 ($5); new unnamed (probably Cosina) KM-mount 50/2 ($5). Plus postage. I don't think I've gone overboard. Have I? But even though my other once shot Bronica MF, I still must keep the peace... so I'm finally working at getting some excess glass sold. Oops, I'd better stop typing here and get back to work. "Yes dear, I'll have the listings posted Real Soon Now."

**boriscleto** · 09-09-2010, 01:06 PM

I told myself that I wasn't going to buy any more 50's, then a S-M-C Tak 1.4 shows up attached to a Zenit E in need of repair on an auction site that I won't bring into the discussion. $41 plus shipping. That's it. Cold turkey on 50's.

Mojtala · 09-09-2010, 03:17 PM

May be I have LBA but one thing is sure: Not a single symptom as long as it concerns new Pentax lenses. I have a suspicion that Hoya's strategy is like this: Producing great cameras at quite competitive prices and have extremely expensive lenses to go on with. I hope I am wrong.

timo · 09-09-2010, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by GregK8

I swore it wouldn't happen to me, but here I am clicking send on my second Paypal transaction this week buying a lens I don't need.

I think I need to admit I have a problem

'Don't need' ... is that the same things as 'don't use'?

I have M50s f/1.4 and f/1.7. M135 f/3.5 and FA135 f/2.8. K105 f/2.8 and M100 f.2.8. Not a mention a variety of overlapping zooms.

I can't justify this overlap in terms of actual use. But I convince myself they are all different in their various ways. I tell myself I could sell them. But ...

**klh** · 09-18-2010, 07:28 AM

Oh no, it's getting worse. I found an A50/1.7 attached to an ME Super and couldn't help myself (even though I already have a great A50/1.7).

So what's my excuse this time? "Just in case the other one breaks. Yeah, that's it."

RioRico · 09-18-2010, 03:11 PM

I find myself seduced into considering lenses on mounts that I'd have to modify or adapt. Do I really need DKL-mount Voigtlander and Schneider and Kodak lenses, when a DKL-M42 adapter costs ~US$65 and a DKL-PK job is even more? Do I really want Exakta lenses which require custom-building adapters? Am I a glutton for punishment? Stay tuned for the gruesome details.

Ira · 09-18-2010, 03:37 PM

I really want a Mamiya-Sekor 55 1.4, but I don't think I should buy one until I fix the Mamiya 135 2.8 SX that won't mount until I grind the base down.

However:

I do have it sitting on the window ledge next to my computer, and I lovingly look at it and whisper, "Some day, my friend. Some day."

I had the the 55 1.4 in 1972 or so on a Mamiya-Sekor 1000, so I really have an emotional attachment to that lens. And if anyone is looking to sell one for a good cause, please think of me first.

My dad bought me that outfit, and now he's DEAD, so you know where I'm coming from here.

09-09-2010, 05:17 AM	#20
rkohli Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Delhi Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 81	Dual LBA I got Inquisitive and bought a Nikon Body on eBay. I now have PENIKON LBA

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09-05-2010, 06:02 AM	#16
Lloydy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 1,114	I only bought two lenses............. and a whole lot of 'stuff'.......... It's bread and water for the rest of the week.

09-08-2010, 11:53 PM	#17
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	well, you guys think your LBA is bad? Try DA15 and DA35 macro in a week.... (I have to tell myself I am just replacing my DA 16-45 which was robbed from me( by my dear old brother when he comes round for a visit)...

09-09-2010, 04:51 AM	#18
GregK8 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 614 Original Poster	Originally posted by elpolodiablo well, you guys think your LBA is bad? Try DA15 and DA35 macro in a week.... (I have to tell myself I am just replacing my DA 16-45 which was robbed from me( by my dear old brother when he comes round for a visit)... Hahaha, Not only have you talked yourself into a rather dubious "excuse", but apparently the "theft" is anticipated rather than having already occurred. Nice work.

09-09-2010, 05:12 AM	#19
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by elpolodiablo well, you guys think your LBA is bad? Try DA15 and DA35 macro in a week.... (I have to tell myself I am just replacing my DA 16-45 which was robbed from me( by my dear old brother when he comes round for a visit)... if he would rob and take your 16-45, instead of the DA15 and and DA35 macro, then he's doing a lousy job of being a thief.

09-09-2010, 05:19 AM	#21
wjt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth Photos: Albums Posts: 371	Originally posted by pacerr The only known prophylactic aid is lack of money -- or credit. There's no known cure. There is mate, an enraged wife will do well to curb ones spending. I bought 2 M lenses, a flash and a new strap in one week... I am now lying low in anticipation for her letting me buy the next lens on my wishlist (i have only 3 lenses left on it ) wife: "so these two are the last lenses you are going to buy?" me: "no"

09-09-2010, 06:45 AM	#22
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	Originally posted by Pentaxor if he would rob and take your 16-45, instead of the DA15 and and DA35 macro, then he's doing a lousy job of being a thief. sshhhh, he didn't know I got them

09-09-2010, 06:49 AM	#23
elpolodiablo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,637	Originally posted by GregK8 Hahaha, Not only have you talked yourself into a rather dubious "excuse", but apparently the "theft" is anticipated rather than having already occurred. Nice work. All we need is an excuse, oh wait do we really need one?

09-09-2010, 12:20 PM	#24
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	LBA? What LBA? The only lenses I've acquired recently (last couple weeks) are: Mamiya-Sekor 55/2 (US$6.50); Sears-Ricoh 55/1.4 ($16); Fujinon 50/1.9 ($1.75); Schneider PC (perspective control) Cinelux 60/2.8 ($15); Isco Westagon 50/2 ($1); Soligor DualFocal 85+135/4 ($5); Super-Paragon 24/2.8 ($5.50); Rodenstock Omegaron 75/4.5 ($5.50); Sears-Ricoh 135/2.8 ($5); new unnamed (probably Cosina) KM-mount 50/2 ($5). Plus postage. I don't think I've gone overboard. Have I? But even though my other once shot Bronica MF, I still must keep the peace... so I'm finally working at getting some excess glass sold. Oops, I'd better stop typing here and get back to work. "Yes dear, I'll have the listings posted Real Soon Now."

09-09-2010, 01:06 PM	#25
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	I told myself that I wasn't going to buy any more 50's, then a S-M-C Tak 1.4 shows up attached to a Zenit E in need of repair on an auction site that I won't bring into the discussion. $41 plus shipping. That's it. Cold turkey on 50's.

09-09-2010, 03:17 PM	#26
Mojtala Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bergen Photos: Gallery Posts: 30	May be I have LBA but one thing is sure: Not a single symptom as long as it concerns new Pentax lenses. I have a suspicion that Hoya's strategy is like this: Producing great cameras at quite competitive prices and have extremely expensive lenses to go on with. I hope I am wrong.

09-09-2010, 04:49 PM	#27
timo Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: former Arsenal football stadium Photos: Gallery Posts: 431	Originally posted by GregK8 I swore it wouldn't happen to me, but here I am clicking send on my second Paypal transaction this week buying a lens I don't need. I think I need to admit I have a problem 'Don't need' ... is that the same things as 'don't use'? I have M50s f/1.4 and f/1.7. M135 f/3.5 and FA135 f/2.8. K105 f/2.8 and M100 f.2.8. Not a mention a variety of overlapping zooms. I can't justify this overlap in terms of actual use. But I convince myself they are all different in their various ways. I tell myself I could sell them. But ...

09-18-2010, 07:28 AM	#28
klh Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA Posts: 827	Oh no, it's getting worse. I found an A50/1.7 attached to an ME Super and couldn't help myself (even though I already have a great A50/1.7). So what's my excuse this time? "Just in case the other one breaks. Yeah, that's it."

09-18-2010, 03:11 PM	#29
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	I find myself seduced into considering lenses on mounts that I'd have to modify or adapt. Do I really need DKL-mount Voigtlander and Schneider and Kodak lenses, when a DKL-M42 adapter costs ~US$65 and a DKL-PK job is even more? Do I really want Exakta lenses which require custom-building adapters? Am I a glutton for punishment? Stay tuned for the gruesome details.

09-18-2010, 03:37 PM	#30
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	I really want a Mamiya-Sekor 55 1.4, but I don't think I should buy one until I fix the Mamiya 135 2.8 SX that won't mount until I grind the base down. However: I do have it sitting on the window ledge next to my computer, and I lovingly look at it and whisper, "Some day, my friend. Some day." I had the the 55 1.4 in 1972 or so on a Mamiya-Sekor 1000, so I really have an emotional attachment to that lens. And if anyone is looking to sell one for a good cause, please think of me first. My dad bought me that outfit, and now he's DEAD, so you know where I'm coming from here.