A cure for LBA?

mariopato2010 · 04-30-2013, 07:21 AM

So I thought after buying the K-5 with the 18-135mm WR lens I was going to stop, STOP looking around for more photo stuff... Oh man I was ever wrong. Buying the K-5 made things worse. I thought I was going to sell the 18-135 to get some funds back (at least that was what I told my wife) but no... I kept it after seeing some pics taken with it. At least I managed to sell a few things here in the forum (Bye bye 16-45, 55-300 and Tak 55) but hello FA 50mm 1.4 and hello again 16-45 (I could not believe how much a missed the 16mm range and I bought one locally) and that's not the worse part. I still want to replace my DA 40mm with a FA 43mm.. I mean pretty much same FL but better quality. and still feel like I need a true portrait lens. Thinking the DA 70 will fit the bill (or even better the FA77)... and why not to replace my DA L 35mm with the DA 35 macro... I mean... somehow I need to spend my tax refund. You know what... Good thing I have my wife watching me closely... otherwise I would be in deep sh%$#. HOW TO STOP LBA?

Jean Poitiers · 04-30-2013, 07:25 AM

Thrift store and el cheapo evil-bay purchases ... fill the house up so there's no more room for all that expensive glass! J

panoguy · 04-30-2013, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by mariopato2010

HOW TO STOP LBA?

Either run out of money, or sell your camera bodies and take up knitting (oh, but the yarn store!). There is no "quick, painless cure."

Actually, try the "single in..." challenges where you shoot at least a picture a day for a month with the same lens. It gets you over the hump of thinking you need some new, special, better lens for your photos! Meanwhile, read my sig.

Sandy Hancock · 04-30-2013, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

Actually, try the "single in..." challenges where you shoot at least a picture a day for a month with the same lens. It gets you over the hump of thinking you need some new, special, better lens for your photos! Meanwhile, read my sig.

Not true. The other side of the "Single In" challenges is that you see what amazing results others can get from lenses you do not own. It only makes LBA worse (but for the right reasons....)

**blackcloudbrew** · 04-30-2013, 07:52 AM - **3 Likes**

LBA can be cured but it takes AT LEAST the purchase of 50 lenses.

ChatMechant · 04-30-2013, 07:54 AM - **1 Like**

For me the only cure for LBA is GAS- (guitar acquisition syndrome)

robtcorl · 04-30-2013, 07:56 AM - **1 Like**

After getting my K-5, I thought it would stop the LBA.
And stop any need for another camera, for a long time.
I've probably bought 6 lenses, and a K-01, and a Q since that time a couple of years ago.

Lately I don't know which camera to grab, or the lens to use once I decide.
I'm actually getting a little frustrated.

The K-5 has seen very little use for the past few months, and may have to go, along with several lens.
I need to get back to basics.

I don't know the cure, but a major cause, as we all know, is this dadgum forum!

(and, if I sell some stuff, I can then afford the 06 lens for my Q

)

**THoog** · 04-30-2013, 08:14 AM - **2 Likes**

I knew a guy who quit smoking, drinking, over-eating, and cured his LBA all at the same time.

It was a lovely funeral.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-30-2013, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by mariopato2010

A cure for LBA

You must of heard that one from a politician, cos they're all known to be liars.

Or should I say, specialists in dealing with untruths, if liars is a bit harsh.

**blackcloudbrew** · 04-30-2013, 08:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

After getting my K-5, I thought it would stop the LBA.
And stop any need for another camera, for a long time.
I've probably bought 6 lenses, and a K-01, and a Q since that time a couple of years ago.

Lately I don't know which camera to grab, or the lens to use once I decide.
I'm actually getting a little frustrated.

The K-5 has seen very little use for the past few months, and may have to go, along with several lens.
I need to get back to basics.

I don't know the cure, but a major cause, as we all know, is this dadgum forum!

(and, if I sell some stuff, I can then afford the 06 lens for my Q

)

Well, subtract the K-01, add a K20d, a K100ds (infrared converted), 2 35mm film bodies, 2 645 bodies and glass, and a 6x7 system and I'm right there with you. However, my response is not to sell anything but to take it all with me when I go on a shoot because you never know when you need....

**dadipentak** · 04-30-2013, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

LBA can be cured but it takes AT LEAST the purchase of 50 lenses.

Agree whole-heartedly!

reeftool · 04-30-2013, 11:24 AM

I've heard that bankruptcy is a very effective treatment.

Timd · 04-30-2013, 11:40 AM

I've got LBA cured. I only need to buy one more lens and then I'll stop....

mrNewt · 04-30-2013, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

LBA can be cured but it takes AT LEAST the purchase of 50 lenses.

Originally posted by dadipentak

Agree whole-heartedly!

Actually is "At least 50+"

Originally posted by reeftool

I've heard that bankruptcy is a very effective treatment.

I wouldn't bet on it ...

mariopato2010 · 04-30-2013, 12:49 PM

I was shooting outdoors today with my 18-135 and one of my thoughts was "oh man... it would be nice to have that DA* 16-50 for weather sealing"... I JUST have to stay strong and keep all my money to buy a new oven since our old one broke a few days ago. At least that was my wife is trying to put in my head

and funny enough... somebody is contacting me if I would be interested in his almost new FA 43 ltd. (Of course I would). I NEED TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS FORUM

04-30-2013, 07:21 AM	#1
mariopato2010 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baden, ON Photos: Albums Posts: 55	A cure for LBA? So I thought after buying the K-5 with the 18-135mm WR lens I was going to stop, STOP looking around for more photo stuff... Oh man I was ever wrong. Buying the K-5 made things worse. I thought I was going to sell the 18-135 to get some funds back (at least that was what I told my wife) but no... I kept it after seeing some pics taken with it. At least I managed to sell a few things here in the forum (Bye bye 16-45, 55-300 and Tak 55) but hello FA 50mm 1.4 and hello again 16-45 (I could not believe how much a missed the 16mm range and I bought one locally) and that's not the worse part. I still want to replace my DA 40mm with a FA 43mm.. I mean pretty much same FL but better quality. and still feel like I need a true portrait lens. Thinking the DA 70 will fit the bill (or even better the FA77)... and why not to replace my DA L 35mm with the DA 35 macro... I mean... somehow I need to spend my tax refund. You know what... Good thing I have my wife watching me closely... otherwise I would be in deep sh%$#. HOW TO STOP LBA?

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04-30-2013, 07:25 AM	#2
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Thrift store and el cheapo evil-bay purchases ... fill the house up so there's no more room for all that expensive glass! J

04-30-2013, 07:27 AM	#3
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by mariopato2010 HOW TO STOP LBA? Either run out of money, or sell your camera bodies and take up knitting (oh, but the yarn store!). There is no "quick, painless cure." Actually, try the "single in..." challenges where you shoot at least a picture a day for a month with the same lens. It gets you over the hump of thinking you need some new, special, better lens for your photos! Meanwhile, read my sig.

04-30-2013, 07:31 AM	#4
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	Originally posted by panoguy Actually, try the "single in..." challenges where you shoot at least a picture a day for a month with the same lens. It gets you over the hump of thinking you need some new, special, better lens for your photos! Meanwhile, read my sig. Not true. The other side of the "Single In" challenges is that you see what amazing results others can get from lenses you do not own. It only makes LBA worse (but for the right reasons....)

04-30-2013, 07:52 AM - 3 Likes	#5
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	LBA can be cured but it takes AT LEAST the purchase of 50 lenses.

04-30-2013, 07:54 AM - 1 Like	#6
ChatMechant Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Matsuyama Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,284	For me the only cure for LBA is GAS- (guitar acquisition syndrome)

04-30-2013, 07:56 AM - 1 Like	#7
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	After getting my K-5, I thought it would stop the LBA. And stop any need for another camera, for a long time. I've probably bought 6 lenses, and a K-01, and a Q since that time a couple of years ago. Lately I don't know which camera to grab, or the lens to use once I decide. I'm actually getting a little frustrated. The K-5 has seen very little use for the past few months, and may have to go, along with several lens. I need to get back to basics. I don't know the cure, but a major cause, as we all know, is this dadgum forum! (and, if I sell some stuff, I can then afford the 06 lens for my Q )

04-30-2013, 08:14 AM - 2 Likes	#8
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I knew a guy who quit smoking, drinking, over-eating, and cured his LBA all at the same time. It was a lovely funeral.

04-30-2013, 08:23 AM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by mariopato2010 A cure for LBA You must of heard that one from a politician, cos they're all known to be liars. Or should I say, specialists in dealing with untruths, if liars is a bit harsh.

04-30-2013, 08:34 AM - 1 Like	#10
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Originally posted by robtcorl After getting my K-5, I thought it would stop the LBA. And stop any need for another camera, for a long time. I've probably bought 6 lenses, and a K-01, and a Q since that time a couple of years ago. Lately I don't know which camera to grab, or the lens to use once I decide. I'm actually getting a little frustrated. The K-5 has seen very little use for the past few months, and may have to go, along with several lens. I need to get back to basics. I don't know the cure, but a major cause, as we all know, is this dadgum forum! (and, if I sell some stuff, I can then afford the 06 lens for my Q ) Well, subtract the K-01, add a K20d, a K100ds (infrared converted), 2 35mm film bodies, 2 645 bodies and glass, and a 6x7 system and I'm right there with you. However, my response is not to sell anything but to take it all with me when I go on a shoot because you never know when you need....

04-30-2013, 08:59 AM	#11
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew LBA can be cured but it takes AT LEAST the purchase of 50 lenses. Agree whole-heartedly!

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04-30-2013, 11:24 AM	#12
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,552	I've heard that bankruptcy is a very effective treatment.

04-30-2013, 11:40 AM	#13
Timd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Town, SA Posts: 262	I've got LBA cured. I only need to buy one more lens and then I'll stop....

04-30-2013, 12:16 PM	#14
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew LBA can be cured but it takes AT LEAST the purchase of 50 lenses. Originally posted by dadipentak Agree whole-heartedly! Actually is "At least 50+" Originally posted by reeftool I've heard that bankruptcy is a very effective treatment. I wouldn't bet on it ...

04-30-2013, 12:49 PM	#15
mariopato2010 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baden, ON Photos: Albums Posts: 55 Original Poster	I was shooting outdoors today with my 18-135 and one of my thoughts was "oh man... it would be nice to have that DA* 16-50 for weather sealing"... I JUST have to stay strong and keep all my money to buy a new oven since our old one broke a few days ago. At least that was my wife is trying to put in my head and funny enough... somebody is contacting me if I would be interested in his almost new FA 43 ltd. (Of course I would). I NEED TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS FORUM