But my biggest thought, and what I have seen with it just sitting in the case is the lens is not going to get any use. I figure while it is in new condition, see if someone might want it, and will take some pics of it (even though that is really not needed since it is in new condition) and see if someone might give it a new home, where it can get some use.
I have just lost interest in many things as I get older, and taking pictures seems to be one of them. Just like I have a Pentax 1.7x that I found new old stock that was on a shelf, and bought it back 4 or so years ago and it has been doing nothing but sitting in my Pelican case sealed up and never used, so might think about putting it up on the market also, maybe along with my K10D of which I don't see will be getting much use.
Don't think it is a phase, just something that happens in life and one has to do what they have to do to survive, and be happy, or try to be.
Originally posted by B Grace An interesting point based on Lowell's suggestion is the value of the lens in two months vs. today won't be significantly different. In fact the next two months with the lens might be free. Unless it's accidently dropped, of course.