Originally posted by Matchete I should tell myself: I've covered the whole range, no need to buy more lenses...
Ah, coverage is just the beginning. I've devised a roadmap of excuses, with levels of desire:
1) Coverage. My 10-24, 18-250, and 170-500 cover a huge range.
2) Speed. I *need* faster lenses at various critical focal lengths.
3) Specialties. Fisheye zooms, macros, 1000mm mirrors, etc.
4) Character. Those European 2-ring presets just render better.
5) Frenzy. Looking for incredible deals on weird glass, just because...
Yeah, one can get a 10-20/3.5, and a 17-70/2.8, and a 70-200/2.8, and most needs are covered. But yeah, faster glass is needed at times, so get the 30-50-85mm f/1.4 monsters. Then an 8mm fisheye, then a 100mm macro, then something long and fast for action. Ooh, and now it's time to start collecting Limiteds. It never ends...