How many lenses do you have?

Sandy Hancock · 02-06-2014, 01:02 AM

How many lenses do I have? Almost enough

9 autofocus primes from 15-300mm. I would not be without any of them.
4 autofocus zooms. I might move the Sigma 70-200 on.

The only lenses on my roadmap are the new HD DA 1.4x teleconverter and maybe the Sigma 18-35/1.8
If a reasonably priced A*85 fell in my lap I wouldn't complain either....

**PKMike** · 02-06-2014, 01:34 AM

I used to think I had a unique and peculiar affliction. Then I found this forum and the diagnosis (which I'd never heard of before).Yes, LBA. I had no idea so many suffered in the same way! I thought I had 22 lenses (Pentax) then I remembered the Nikons and Mamiyas that I never use. I guess that makes 26. Unless I forgot something else.

EJMzagsfan · 02-06-2014, 01:39 AM

The photography bug does hit hard. I really enjoy taking pictures and the equipment ( i hope in that order). I have accumulated about 13 in two years. Some I don't count to much bc they were picked up on the real cheap, and they didn't wk out because of something was wrong with the lens, it's a a bit of a dog, or I just don't use it. None of these are worth selling so they take up space mostly.
The lenses I use mostly are,
A 50 1.2
M 50 macro
M 28 2.8
M 85 2
And i just saved and bought the sigma 17-50 2.8 non os ( the 28 will now see much less use)
I don't have anything long yet, but i don't shoot that way often. I also want to use my super tak 50 1.4 more but only borrow my gf's adapter when i can.

**PKMike** · 02-06-2014, 01:43 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

If a reasonably priced A*85 fell in my lap I wouldn't complain either...

I have one in pristine condition. Bought it new about 25 years ago. I have contemplated selling it but it is a difficult thought. Hmmm?

pixie · 02-06-2014, 01:52 AM

I only have six, I am very content for now, LBA in check.

meeverett · 02-06-2014, 01:55 AM

Right now I have 8, but I'll probably acquire at least two more by the end of the year.

richardwong · 02-06-2014, 05:36 AM

Hi Sandy - You have almost enough

You have a fairly small number compared to most of us that have replied so far. The new teleconverter is awfully expensive though for what it is from the comments.

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

How many lenses do I have? Almost enough

9 autofocus primes from 15-300mm. I would not be without any of them.
4 autofocus zooms. I might move the Sigma 70-200 on.

The only lenses on my roadmap are the new HD DA 1.4x teleconverter and maybe the Sigma 18-35/1.8
If a reasonably priced A*85 fell in my lap I wouldn't complain either....

richardwong · 02-06-2014, 05:38 AM

Hi PKMike - We're around the same number of lenses, I have accumulated some more bodies as well too but that's for another discussion

Originally posted by PKMike

I used to think I had a unique and peculiar affliction. Then I found this forum and the diagnosis (which I'd never heard of before).Yes, LBA. I had no idea so many suffered in the same way! I thought I had 22 lenses (Pentax) then I remembered the Nikons and Mamiyas that I never use. I guess that makes 26. Unless I forgot something else.

richardwong · 02-06-2014, 05:39 AM

Hey Pixie - good for you. The minimalist way can be a very good thing

Originally posted by Pentaxpixie

I only have six, I am very content for now, LBA in check.

richardwong · 02-06-2014, 05:40 AM

Meeverett - you're also on the lower end of the spectrum so good for you, your LBA is more in check than most of us

Originally posted by meeverett

Right now I have 8, but I'll probably acquire at least two more by the end of the year.

pop4 · 02-06-2014, 06:06 AM

17 in total:

1x Leica M mount
4x Fuji-X Mount
2x X-Pan Mount
10x Pentax K-Mount.

Since I barely touch my pentax gear, I don't think that will grow any more, but I do have plans to add to my Fuji-X mount collection.

bdery · 02-06-2014, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by mikemike

That is an interesting reason to choose the 40 over the 43, didn't realize there was such a difference in AF speed.

I wouldn't say "such a difference" but everyone who has tested both agree that the DA40 is definitely faster.

Originally posted by richardwong

Thanks for starting the good reasons on what you decided to keep. I see why you kept what you kept.

A pleasure.

Originally posted by richardwong

most people I think that have had both like the FA 43 more as well.

I really, really wish that if/when Pentax update the FA limiteds, they make them WR, add quickshift and DC AF for faster focusing. Then I will replace my DA40 with a 43.

Originally posted by richardwong

I like the idea of the Sigma 17-70 as its cheaper than the DA 16-50 and a little longer

I find that it's the perfect range for a walkaround, it's reasonably fast, reliable, and close focusing is really helpful.

TaoMaas · 02-06-2014, 06:40 AM - **1 Like**

I didn't feel like counting my lenses, so I asked my wife if she knew how many I had. She said, "Too many".

It's somewhere around 30 or so.

derekkite · 02-06-2014, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by richardwong

Hey Derek - you're from Nelson! I grew up in Nelson! I don't think of Nelson as having many Pentaxians

You look like you have a selection geared to capturing wildlife. Which of the long lenses do you like the best?

Hi Hks_kansei - Nice little selection you have as well

Yes. I used the 150-500 last summer with very nice results. I use the DA*300 most of the time. Light is quite limited during the winter.

northcoastgreg · 02-06-2014, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by richardwong

Greg - I can see what you mean, but which ones would you keep then and how many?

I think a general rule applies: keep the one's you use on at least a semi-regular basis. I have lenses, for example, that I never use and never want to use (DA 18-55 I, M 28/2.8, M 50/2, Vivitar 80-200/4.5). They're hardly worth the trouble of selling, which is another issue.

I'll keep a lens if (1) I like what it produces (particularly in terms aesthetic qualities, not just sharpness or other numerical specs); and (2) It fits my shooting style. I don't own any fast wide angle or normal FOV lenses because I don't need fast aperture at those focal lengths. I don't own the DA* 55 or the FA 77 because I'm not a portrait shooter.

One of the reasons I've wound up with so many lenses is that I prefer primes but sometimes require the focal range versatility of a zoom. So I have landscape prime kit (DA 15, M 20/4, K 28/3.5, K 35/3.5) and a landscape zoom kit (FA 20-35, FA 24-90). I have two primes for critters (DFA 100, DA* 300) and a zoom for critters (Tamron 70-200). Then there are the specialty lenses as well (K 50/1.2, F 85/2.8 Soft). All these lenses get some use. Some, like the DA* 300 and FA 20-35, get a lot of use. Some, like the DA 15, the K 35/3.5, the K 50/1.2, and the DFA 100, I wish I could use more often, as they are stellar lenses but aren't needed that often. That's the chief problem with having too many lenses, particularly too many superb lenses: there's glass that's bound to get neglected, unjustly.

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02-06-2014, 01:02 AM	#166
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,267	How many lenses do I have? Almost enough 9 autofocus primes from 15-300mm. I would not be without any of them. 4 autofocus zooms. I might move the Sigma 70-200 on. The only lenses on my roadmap are the new HD DA 1.4x teleconverter and maybe the Sigma 18-35/1.8 If a reasonably priced A*85 fell in my lap I wouldn't complain either....

02-06-2014, 01:34 AM	#167
PKMike Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 627	I used to think I had a unique and peculiar affliction. Then I found this forum and the diagnosis (which I'd never heard of before).Yes, LBA. I had no idea so many suffered in the same way! I thought I had 22 lenses (Pentax) then I remembered the Nikons and Mamiyas that I never use. I guess that makes 26. Unless I forgot something else.

02-06-2014, 01:39 AM	#168
EJMzagsfan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Idaho Photos: Albums Posts: 241	The photography bug does hit hard. I really enjoy taking pictures and the equipment ( i hope in that order). I have accumulated about 13 in two years. Some I don't count to much bc they were picked up on the real cheap, and they didn't wk out because of something was wrong with the lens, it's a a bit of a dog, or I just don't use it. None of these are worth selling so they take up space mostly. The lenses I use mostly are, A 50 1.2 M 50 macro M 28 2.8 M 85 2 And i just saved and bought the sigma 17-50 2.8 non os ( the 28 will now see much less use) I don't have anything long yet, but i don't shoot that way often. I also want to use my super tak 50 1.4 more but only borrow my gf's adapter when i can.

02-06-2014, 01:43 AM	#169
PKMike Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 627	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock If a reasonably priced A*85 fell in my lap I wouldn't complain either... I have one in pristine condition. Bought it new about 25 years ago. I have contemplated selling it but it is a difficult thought. Hmmm?

02-06-2014, 01:52 AM	#170
pixie Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 873	I only have six, I am very content for now, LBA in check.

02-06-2014, 01:55 AM	#171
meeverett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maryville, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 128	Right now I have 8, but I'll probably acquire at least two more by the end of the year.

02-06-2014, 05:36 AM	#172
richardwong Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 671 Original Poster	Hi Sandy - You have almost enough You have a fairly small number compared to most of us that have replied so far. The new teleconverter is awfully expensive though for what it is from the comments. Originally posted by Sandy Hancock How many lenses do I have? Almost enough 9 autofocus primes from 15-300mm. I would not be without any of them. 4 autofocus zooms. I might move the Sigma 70-200 on. The only lenses on my roadmap are the new HD DA 1.4x teleconverter and maybe the Sigma 18-35/1.8 If a reasonably priced A*85 fell in my lap I wouldn't complain either....

02-06-2014, 05:38 AM	#173
richardwong Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 671 Original Poster	Hi PKMike - We're around the same number of lenses, I have accumulated some more bodies as well too but that's for another discussion Originally posted by PKMike I used to think I had a unique and peculiar affliction. Then I found this forum and the diagnosis (which I'd never heard of before).Yes, LBA. I had no idea so many suffered in the same way! I thought I had 22 lenses (Pentax) then I remembered the Nikons and Mamiyas that I never use. I guess that makes 26. Unless I forgot something else.

02-06-2014, 05:39 AM	#174
richardwong Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 671 Original Poster	Hey Pixie - good for you. The minimalist way can be a very good thing Originally posted by Pentaxpixie I only have six, I am very content for now, LBA in check.

02-06-2014, 05:40 AM	#175
richardwong Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 671 Original Poster	Meeverett - you're also on the lower end of the spectrum so good for you, your LBA is more in check than most of us Originally posted by meeverett Right now I have 8, but I'll probably acquire at least two more by the end of the year.

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02-06-2014, 06:06 AM	#176
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	17 in total: 1x Leica M mount 4x Fuji-X Mount 2x X-Pan Mount 10x Pentax K-Mount. Since I barely touch my pentax gear, I don't think that will grow any more, but I do have plans to add to my Fuji-X mount collection.

02-06-2014, 06:15 AM	#177
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by mikemike That is an interesting reason to choose the 40 over the 43, didn't realize there was such a difference in AF speed. I wouldn't say "such a difference" but everyone who has tested both agree that the DA40 is definitely faster. Originally posted by richardwong Thanks for starting the good reasons on what you decided to keep. I see why you kept what you kept. A pleasure. Originally posted by richardwong most people I think that have had both like the FA 43 more as well. I really, really wish that if/when Pentax update the FA limiteds, they make them WR, add quickshift and DC AF for faster focusing. Then I will replace my DA40 with a 43. Originally posted by richardwong I like the idea of the Sigma 17-70 as its cheaper than the DA 16-50 and a little longer I find that it's the perfect range for a walkaround, it's reasonably fast, reliable, and close focusing is really helpful.

02-06-2014, 06:40 AM - 1 Like	#178
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	I didn't feel like counting my lenses, so I asked my wife if she knew how many I had. She said, "Too many". It's somewhere around 30 or so.

02-06-2014, 07:56 AM	#179
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by richardwong Hey Derek - you're from Nelson! I grew up in Nelson! I don't think of Nelson as having many Pentaxians You look like you have a selection geared to capturing wildlife. Which of the long lenses do you like the best? Hi Hks_kansei - Nice little selection you have as well Yes. I used the 150-500 last summer with very nice results. I use the DA*300 most of the time. Light is quite limited during the winter.

02-06-2014, 08:41 AM	#180
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,168	Originally posted by richardwong Greg - I can see what you mean, but which ones would you keep then and how many? I think a general rule applies: keep the one's you use on at least a semi-regular basis. I have lenses, for example, that I never use and never want to use (DA 18-55 I, M 28/2.8, M 50/2, Vivitar 80-200/4.5). They're hardly worth the trouble of selling, which is another issue. I'll keep a lens if (1) I like what it produces (particularly in terms aesthetic qualities, not just sharpness or other numerical specs); and (2) It fits my shooting style. I don't own any fast wide angle or normal FOV lenses because I don't need fast aperture at those focal lengths. I don't own the DA* 55 or the FA 77 because I'm not a portrait shooter. One of the reasons I've wound up with so many lenses is that I prefer primes but sometimes require the focal range versatility of a zoom. So I have landscape prime kit (DA 15, M 20/4, K 28/3.5, K 35/3.5) and a landscape zoom kit (FA 20-35, FA 24-90). I have two primes for critters (DFA 100, DA* 300) and a zoom for critters (Tamron 70-200). Then there are the specialty lenses as well (K 50/1.2, F 85/2.8 Soft). All these lenses get some use. Some, like the DA* 300 and FA 20-35, get a lot of use. Some, like the DA 15, the K 35/3.5, the K 50/1.2, and the DFA 100, I wish I could use more often, as they are stellar lenses but aren't needed that often. That's the chief problem with having too many lenses, particularly too many superb lenses: there's glass that's bound to get neglected, unjustly.