Whats the overall average lens review rating of your bag? Tongue in Cheek!

**Lowell Goudge** · 03-22-2013, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by robbiec

Lowell, you are taking this way way too seriously. Its an observation, nothing more. The only thing that this thread has highlighted is that I have a bag of lenses that I personally like and use and that the majority of the forum agree. And that I value the reviews from our fellow forum users.

Also, if you have too many 55s that are unrated, how come when you can rate them and share your experience with us?

First point taken, second point I think you misread the sentence. I have approximately 55 lenses, not a lot of ~55mm lenses Many of these are unique to me within the forum, or sufficiently unique that the few ratings that exist for them , hence the ratings are not statistically reliable regardless of whether I rate the, or not, but regardless, you are correct, I need to update / rate them any way

**Lowell Goudge** · 03-22-2013, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

No reason ... other than to mention that some could care less comparing their ratings to others ...

Jean, I agree with you. It looks like us realists need to stick together

Jean Poitiers · 03-22-2013, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

Jean, I agree with you. It looks like us realists need to stick together

Thanks Lowell ... J

Mareket · 03-22-2013, 10:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

I agree that it's all in good fun, and yes, I do think that some people care about the ratings of their lenses ... and in particular the lenses that they are planning to buy in the future.

I never said that there was anything wrong here ... but I think that the ratings are kind of silly for one's bag and are highly subjective ... enough said.

Excuse me if I hurt anyone's feelings ... J

Fair enough. I guess it is sort of like those crappy quizzes you see that tell you what Disney character you are or something.

And on that note I implore people to buy a lens based on how it feels and the pictures you've seen from one, not from the ravings about sharpness and micro-contrast with 'I can't give it a 10 so I'll give it a 9 because it's the first manual lens I've ever bought'.

And yes, ignore my reviews, they're gibberish. MADNESS.

Also: DOWN WITH REALISM.

Jean Poitiers · 03-22-2013, 11:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mareket

Fair enough. I guess it is sort of like those crappy quizzes you see that tell you what Disney character you are or something.

And on that note I implore people to buy a lens based on how it feels and the pictures you've seen from one, not from the ravings about sharpness and micro-contrast with 'I can't give it a 10 so I'll give it a 9 because it's the first manual lens I've ever bought'.

And yes, ignore my reviews, they're gibberish. MADNESS.

Also: DOWN WITH REALISM.

Whatever ...

**robbiec** · 03-22-2013, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

First point taken, second point I think you misread the sentence. I have approximately 55 lenses, not a lot of ~55mm lenses Many of these are unique to me within the forum, or sufficiently unique that the few ratings that exist for them , hence the ratings are not statistically reliable regardless of whether I rate the, or not, but regardless, you are correct, I need to update / rate them any way

Apologies for misreading.
Great to hear that you might think about putting some of the unique ones up

Mareket · 03-22-2013, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Whatever ...

Didn't mean to annoy, sorry about that.

bdery · 03-22-2013, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by robbiec

F43 f/1.9 hmm, I sometimes forget I have this

How can you forget that lens? Forget it at my home if you want.

As for my kit, I've built a near-perfect lineup for my needs, and it shows in the ratings:

Sigma 17-70- 8.5
DA*60-250 - 9.67
DA21 - 9.15
DFA 100mm macro WR - 9.67
F50 f1.7 - 9.19
DA18-55 - 7.59

Average : 8.96

The worst optically is the kit lens, of course, but it's perfect for WR situations. I don't agree with its score, incidentally.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-22-2013, 12:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robbiec

rating of your bag

Some folk replying on this thread must have mighty large bags.

Driline · 03-22-2013, 05:08 PM

Pentax DA 18-135mm 8.27
Pentax FA 43mm 9.57

Average 8.92

Gosh, I'm going to have to dump the DA 18-135 for a prime to up my score!

**gaweidert** · 03-22-2013, 06:06 PM

Well, my newest lens is over 20 years old so some of them are not even rated. No auto focus either. Checking through the onse I do have, I think about 8.2 to 8.5 as used on digital cameras. One of my cheapest lenses is a Polar 18 - 28mm that rocks when used with film. Cost me $120 new at the Kimpo airport tax free shop in 1993 or so.

stevebrot · 03-22-2013, 08:06 PM

It wouldn't be in my bag if I did not think it was worth carrying. 'Nuff said...

Steve

tabl10s · 03-23-2013, 01:11 AM

I carry 9 out of the 11 lenses I own. The Tamron 135 2.5 is the worst of the lot but still allows me to stake claim to 9.50 rating...or thereabout.

DaveHolmes · 03-23-2013, 08:06 AM

Gonna depend on which of my 5+ camera bags I'm carrying...

NickLarsson · 03-23-2013, 09:10 AM

Most of the time I go out with 3 primes :

DA 15 : 9.45
FA 43 : 9.57
DA 70 : 9.38

Average : 9.47

Not bad

03-23-2013, 01:11 AM	#43
tabl10s Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento(formerly from B'Ham, England). Posts: 1,424	I carry 9 out of the 11 lenses I own. The Tamron 135 2.5 is the worst of the lot but still allows me to stake claim to 9.50 rating...or thereabout. Last edited by tabl10s; 03-23-2013 at 11:29 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Whats considered the best value super wide angle lens ? Less than 17mm	photoleet	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	24	02-01-2012 10:19 AM
Night Of The Living Credit Rating Agencies II....	Ratmagiclady	General Talk	8	08-18-2011 02:23 AM
How accurate do you think the average ratings in the Lens Reviews are?	OutOfFocus	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	47	08-06-2011 07:18 PM
Whats your favorite camera/lens combo?	yeatzee	Photographic Technique	31	09-29-2010 12:36 PM
whats in the bag	JrPentax	Photographic Technique	40	02-21-2008 03:43 PM

03-22-2013, 10:31 AM	#31
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,887	Originally posted by robbiec Lowell, you are taking this way way too seriously. Its an observation, nothing more. The only thing that this thread has highlighted is that I have a bag of lenses that I personally like and use and that the majority of the forum agree. And that I value the reviews from our fellow forum users. Also, if you have too many 55s that are unrated, how come when you can rate them and share your experience with us? First point taken, second point I think you misread the sentence. I have approximately 55 lenses, not a lot of ~55mm lenses Many of these are unique to me within the forum, or sufficiently unique that the few ratings that exist for them , hence the ratings are not statistically reliable regardless of whether I rate the, or not, but regardless, you are correct, I need to update / rate them any way

03-22-2013, 10:32 AM	#32
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,887	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers No reason ... other than to mention that some could care less comparing their ratings to others ... Jean, I agree with you. It looks like us realists need to stick together

03-22-2013, 10:34 AM	#33
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge Jean, I agree with you. It looks like us realists need to stick together Thanks Lowell ... J

03-22-2013, 10:39 AM - 1 Like	#34
Mareket Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 719	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers I agree that it's all in good fun, and yes, I do think that some people care about the ratings of their lenses ... and in particular the lenses that they are planning to buy in the future. I never said that there was anything wrong here ... but I think that the ratings are kind of silly for one's bag and are highly subjective ... enough said. Excuse me if I hurt anyone's feelings ... J Fair enough. I guess it is sort of like those crappy quizzes you see that tell you what Disney character you are or something. And on that note I implore people to buy a lens based on how it feels and the pictures you've seen from one, not from the ravings about sharpness and micro-contrast with 'I can't give it a 10 so I'll give it a 9 because it's the first manual lens I've ever bought'. And yes, ignore my reviews, they're gibberish. MADNESS. Also: DOWN WITH REALISM.

03-22-2013, 11:07 AM - 1 Like	#35
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Mareket Fair enough. I guess it is sort of like those crappy quizzes you see that tell you what Disney character you are or something. And on that note I implore people to buy a lens based on how it feels and the pictures you've seen from one, not from the ravings about sharpness and micro-contrast with 'I can't give it a 10 so I'll give it a 9 because it's the first manual lens I've ever bought'. And yes, ignore my reviews, they're gibberish. MADNESS. Also: DOWN WITH REALISM. Whatever ...

03-22-2013, 11:33 AM	#36
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge First point taken, second point I think you misread the sentence. I have approximately 55 lenses, not a lot of ~55mm lenses Many of these are unique to me within the forum, or sufficiently unique that the few ratings that exist for them , hence the ratings are not statistically reliable regardless of whether I rate the, or not, but regardless, you are correct, I need to update / rate them any way Apologies for misreading. Great to hear that you might think about putting some of the unique ones up

03-22-2013, 11:36 AM	#37
Mareket Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 719	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Whatever ... Didn't mean to annoy, sorry about that.

03-22-2013, 12:27 PM	#38
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by robbiec F43 f/1.9 hmm, I sometimes forget I have this How can you forget that lens? Forget it at my home if you want. As for my kit, I've built a near-perfect lineup for my needs, and it shows in the ratings: Sigma 17-70- 8.5 DA*60-250 - 9.67 DA21 - 9.15 DFA 100mm macro WR - 9.67 F50 f1.7 - 9.19 DA18-55 - 7.59 Average : 8.96 The worst optically is the kit lens, of course, but it's perfect for WR situations. I don't agree with its score, incidentally.

03-22-2013, 12:58 PM - 1 Like	#39
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by robbiec rating of your bag Some folk replying on this thread must have mighty large bags.

03-22-2013, 05:08 PM	#40
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Pentax DA 18-135mm 8.27 Pentax FA 43mm 9.57 Average 8.92 Gosh, I'm going to have to dump the DA 18-135 for a prime to up my score!

03-22-2013, 06:06 PM	#41
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Well, my newest lens is over 20 years old so some of them are not even rated. No auto focus either. Checking through the onse I do have, I think about 8.2 to 8.5 as used on digital cameras. One of my cheapest lenses is a Polar 18 - 28mm that rocks when used with film. Cost me $120 new at the Kimpo airport tax free shop in 1993 or so.

03-22-2013, 08:06 PM	#42
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	It wouldn't be in my bag if I did not think it was worth carrying. 'Nuff said... Steve

03-23-2013, 08:06 AM	#44
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Gonna depend on which of my 5+ camera bags I'm carrying...

03-23-2013, 09:10 AM	#45
NickLarsson Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,390	Most of the time I go out with 3 primes : DA 15 : 9.45 FA 43 : 9.57 DA 70 : 9.38 Average : 9.47 Not bad