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**robgski** · 10-13-2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally posted by monochrome

You can "Shoot with what you have, not with what you dream about." You can refuse to act on the impulse to buy more lenses - just because you have this feeling, that doesn't mean you have to buy a lens.

One great thing about the Single In challenge is that you use that lens for a month, and learn how to use it to best advantage.

Quote:

For the last 3 days all I've been able to think about is getting a lens wider than the 18-55.and get a 16-45

I wouldn't bother getting 2 mm more width, get a 10-17mm I rented one last month and it is fantastic.

For that matter, renting lenses is a great idea, try before you buy. I am doing that right now with a 21mm and I'm convinced it's on my short list to buy

pathdoc · 10-13-2015, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by THoog

I'm a little concerned about damage to the lens, tho'.

If you're the one who's getting it wrapped around your head, whether there's damage to the lens will be the least of your problems.

Originally posted by boriscleto

It's AW. A little blood won't hurt it.

LOLOL

**THoog** · 10-13-2015, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by pathdoc

If you're the one who's getting it wrapped around your head, whether there's damage to the lens will be the least of your problems.

At this point in life, the chances of having a supermodel girlfriend and a D-FA 150-450 are so remote that it's not a scenario I need to worry about. However, as a casual observer / LBA ~~sufferer~~ enthusiast, there are other lens options that are better spec'ed / priced for use as a bludgeon.

**boriscleto** · 10-13-2015, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by THoog

However, as a casual observer / LBA ~~sufferer~~ enthusiast, there are other lens options that are better spec'ed / priced for use as a bludgeon.

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zzeitg · 10-13-2015, 12:15 PM

I've just counted 58 lenses around me. Is this LBA? Or not? Not sure...

MattyH · 10-13-2015, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by zzeitg

I've just counted 58 lenses around me. Is this LBA? Or not? Not sure...

Depends if you are currently stood in a camera store

---------- Post added 10-13-15 at 08:25 PM ----------

In the last few weeks I've bought 4 F series and 1 FA series lenses in preparation for FF.
Last Friday I bought the Sigma AF 24mm f2.8 that was listed on here in preparation for FF.
So I am thinking I may not have LBA at all, but in fact I maybe just forward thinking, organised and well prepared ?

Just like someone buying up tinned food and bottled water for when the bomb drops....

**UncleVanya** · 10-13-2015, 08:23 PM

A new FA77 arrived tonight. A sibling lens arrives tomorrow (used FA31).

Now what do I do with the DA70 (HD), and FA35 f2?

**snpsht** · 10-13-2015, 09:00 PM

It is sooo good to know I am in such excellent company with my LBA!

Although after just receiving a DA15, I can't think of anything else I REALLY neeeeed right now.

There's always tomorrow....

G and T · 10-13-2015, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by snpsht

I can't think of anything else I REALLY neeeeed right now.

I haven't had anything I'VE REALLY needed for a long time, but there still is plenty I REALLY WANT.
LBA is a harsh mistress.
Glenn

**forest_bear59** · 10-13-2015, 11:42 PM

>> I've just counted 58 lenses around me. Is this LBA? Or not? Not sure... <<

No, this is definitely no LBA. LBA starts at >99 lenses, and in most severe cases this sickness leads to having several copies of one lens model, f.ex. silver and black versions of the 77mm lens. Almost hopeless it is when the patient owns several copies of the same lens model f.ex. to see any difference between earlier and later serial numbers or to have a spare one ... just in case ...

redcat · 10-14-2015, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by forest_bear59

ex. silver and black versions of the 77mm lens

happened to me, I had two copy of the 77mm to compare the AIV and MIJ, well after checking and see no difference, the old one (MIJ) must go ^^

zzeitg · 10-14-2015, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by forest_bear59

>> I've just counted 58 lenses around me. Is this LBA? Or not? Not sure... <<

No, this is definitely no LBA. LBA starts at >99 lenses, and in most severe cases this sickness leads to having several copies of one lens model, f.ex. silver and black versions of the 77mm lens. Almost hopeless it is when the patient owns several copies of the same lens model f.ex. to see any difference between earlier and later serial numbers or to have a spare one ... just in case ...

OK, I'm glad to hear that. This gives me green light to buy DA*200 and some ebay stuff. (I'll blame it on you if my wife is asking...

)

**forest_bear59** · 10-14-2015, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by zzeitg

OK, I'm glad to hear that. This gives me green light to buy DA*200 and some ebay stuff. (I'll blame it on you if my wife is asking...

)

Ehm ... no problem at all - as long as South Bohemia is far enough from my homeplace

.

Your wife should be happy when you are happy

.

At the moment I am fighting against the burning desire to buy a 1.9/43mm lens from a friend (is he really a friend when he is offering it to me?). I am afraid I'll surrender within a few days ...

redcat · 10-14-2015, 02:31 AM

Originally posted by forest_bear59

I am fighting against the burning desire to buy a 1.9/43mm lens from a friend

please post the price !

**forest_bear59** · 10-14-2015, 02:33 AM

It's 400€.

10-13-2015, 12:18 PM	#36
MattyH Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 32	Originally posted by zzeitg I've just counted 58 lenses around me. Is this LBA? Or not? Not sure... Depends if you are currently stood in a camera store ---------- Post added 10-13-15 at 08:25 PM ---------- In the last few weeks I've bought 4 F series and 1 FA series lenses in preparation for FF. Last Friday I bought the Sigma AF 24mm f2.8 that was listed on here in preparation for FF. So I am thinking I may not have LBA at all, but in fact I maybe just forward thinking, organised and well prepared ? Just like someone buying up tinned food and bottled water for when the bomb drops.... Last edited by MattyH; 10-13-2015 at 12:27 PM.

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10-13-2015, 11:07 AM	#31
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by monochrome You can "Shoot with what you have, not with what you dream about." You can refuse to act on the impulse to buy more lenses - just because you have this feeling, that doesn't mean you have to buy a lens. One great thing about the Single In challenge is that you use that lens for a month, and learn how to use it to best advantage. Quote: For the last 3 days all I've been able to think about is getting a lens wider than the 18-55.and get a 16-45 I wouldn't bother getting 2 mm more width, get a 10-17mm I rented one last month and it is fantastic. For that matter, renting lenses is a great idea, try before you buy. I am doing that right now with a 21mm and I'm convinced it's on my short list to buy

10-13-2015, 11:16 AM	#32
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381 Original Poster	Originally posted by THoog I'm a little concerned about damage to the lens, tho'. If you're the one who's getting it wrapped around your head, whether there's damage to the lens will be the least of your problems. Originally posted by boriscleto It's AW. A little blood won't hurt it. LOLOL

10-13-2015, 11:55 AM	#33
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by pathdoc If you're the one who's getting it wrapped around your head, whether there's damage to the lens will be the least of your problems. At this point in life, the chances of having a supermodel girlfriend and a D-FA 150-450 are so remote that it's not a scenario I need to worry about. However, as a casual observer / LBA ~~sufferer~~ enthusiast, there are other lens options that are better spec'ed / priced for use as a bludgeon.

10-13-2015, 12:11 PM	#34
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by THoog However, as a casual observer / LBA ~~sufferer~~ enthusiast, there are other lens options that are better spec'ed / priced for use as a bludgeon. Opteka 500mm Preset Telephoto Lens for Pentax 645D K3 K500 K50 K5 K50 K30 \| eBay

10-13-2015, 12:15 PM	#35
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	I've just counted 58 lenses around me. Is this LBA? Or not? Not sure...

10-13-2015, 08:23 PM	#37
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,468	A new FA77 arrived tonight. A sibling lens arrives tomorrow (used FA31). Now what do I do with the DA70 (HD), and FA35 f2?

10-13-2015, 09:00 PM	#38
snpsht Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Coast, NSW Posts: 286	It is sooo good to know I am in such excellent company with my LBA! Although after just receiving a DA15, I can't think of anything else I REALLY neeeeed right now. There's always tomorrow....

10-13-2015, 09:14 PM	#39
G and T Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Langwarrin Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 382	Originally posted by snpsht I can't think of anything else I REALLY neeeeed right now. I haven't had anything I'VE REALLY needed for a long time, but there still is plenty I REALLY WANT. LBA is a harsh mistress. Glenn

10-13-2015, 11:42 PM	#40
forest_bear59 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Idstein (near Frankfurt - Germany) Photos: Gallery Posts: 147	>> I've just counted 58 lenses around me. Is this LBA? Or not? Not sure... << No, this is definitely no LBA. LBA starts at >99 lenses, and in most severe cases this sickness leads to having several copies of one lens model, f.ex. silver and black versions of the 77mm lens. Almost hopeless it is when the patient owns several copies of the same lens model f.ex. to see any difference between earlier and later serial numbers or to have a spare one ... just in case ...

10-14-2015, 12:34 AM	#41
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by forest_bear59 ex. silver and black versions of the 77mm lens happened to me, I had two copy of the 77mm to compare the AIV and MIJ, well after checking and see no difference, the old one (MIJ) must go ^^

10-14-2015, 02:25 AM	#42
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by forest_bear59 >> I've just counted 58 lenses around me. Is this LBA? Or not? Not sure... << No, this is definitely no LBA. LBA starts at >99 lenses, and in most severe cases this sickness leads to having several copies of one lens model, f.ex. silver and black versions of the 77mm lens. Almost hopeless it is when the patient owns several copies of the same lens model f.ex. to see any difference between earlier and later serial numbers or to have a spare one ... just in case ... OK, I'm glad to hear that. This gives me green light to buy DA*200 and some ebay stuff. (I'll blame it on you if my wife is asking... )

10-14-2015, 02:30 AM	#43
forest_bear59 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Idstein (near Frankfurt - Germany) Photos: Gallery Posts: 147	Originally posted by zzeitg OK, I'm glad to hear that. This gives me green light to buy DA*200 and some ebay stuff. (I'll blame it on you if my wife is asking... ) Ehm ... no problem at all - as long as South Bohemia is far enough from my homeplace . Your wife should be happy when you are happy . At the moment I am fighting against the burning desire to buy a 1.9/43mm lens from a friend (is he really a friend when he is offering it to me?). I am afraid I'll surrender within a few days ...

10-14-2015, 02:31 AM	#44
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by forest_bear59 I am fighting against the burning desire to buy a 1.9/43mm lens from a friend please post the price !

10-14-2015, 02:33 AM	#45
forest_bear59 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Idstein (near Frankfurt - Germany) Photos: Gallery Posts: 147	It's 400€.

The only justification for my LBA...

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