[monochrome]

Nope, doesn't feel like too many at all... in fact I don't see anything longer than the 60-250, I think a DA*300 might be needed

(you do realize that what you did is basically walk into a bar and asked if you had too much to drink already, right?)

I think you have a nicely balanced rather modest* set of lenses if you use all of them. DA50 is a good value (PRICE:IQ).


* ‘Too many’ doesn’t come into the Lexicon until you cross 100. Primes.

[chesebert]

I don’t think I can let go the Vivitar one. It’s one of a few copies ever made, I think.

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/lenses/s1v5512c.jpg
My copy also says “Made in Japan” on the front.

[Theov39]

Someone help take a look at the lenses in my sig and advise whether I should let one or more lenses go.

I like portrait, landscape and fine art. I have K-5 II and K-01.

I have used all of them from time to time and I don’t think I can sell any of the limited.

"Feel like I have too many lenses". Isn't that a contradiction in terms?

Buy a bigger cabinet. Problem solved.

[UncleVanya]

To be honest, while it's easy to say you don't and point to people who have more, only you can decide. The key I'd say it's how long do lenses sit unused...

[Gianclaudio]

I'd sell both Voigtlanders, the Sigma, DA50, FA50, FA*24, FA 43 ltd and buy a 20-40 ltd; so new line up: 15, 20-40, 31, 77, 100 macro, Vivitar and the two DA* zooms.

From 14 to a more useable 8 lenses, and still completely covered for most uses: portrait (Vivitar, 77, 50-135), wide angle/landscape (15), macro, long reach tele (60-250), normal on apsc (31) and weather sealed walkaround/landscape (20-40)

[UncleVanya]

I'd sell both Voigtlanders, the Sigma, DA50, FA50, FA*24, FA 43 ltd and buy a 20-40 ltd; so new line up: 15, 20-40, 31, 77, 100 macro, Vivitar and the two DA* zooms.

From 14 to a more useable 8 lenses, and still completely covered for most uses: portrait (Vivitar, 77, 50-135), wide angle/landscape (15), macro, long reach tele (60-250), normal on apsc (31) and weather sealed walkaround/landscape (20-40)

You did just remove his ultrawide (10-20) and his 43 limited. The 20-40 is nice, I like mine, but it is f4 @40mm vs f1.9@43... and the op said he didn't think he could part with any limited lenses. And he no longer has even one fast fifty, which I'd wager is a focal length he likes given his lens collection.

[Gianclaudio]

You did just remove his ultrawide (10-20) and his 43 limited. The 20-40 is nice, I like mine, but it is f4 @40mm vs f1.9@43... and the op said he didn't think he could part with any limited lenses. And he no longer has even one fast fifty, which I'd wager is a focal length he likes given his lens collection.

Vivitar is 55mm....so basically a nifty fifty, plus is f1,2 so super fast indeed.
Really don't see the point of owning the 43mm when you have a wider 31mm 1.8, a faster 55mm, and two zooms close to that range (40 and 50mm)...

At least, from my point of view.

[zzeitg]

In my opinion you should investigate the world of the legacy lenses (K, M, A, F... lines). There are some real gems between them.


It's also good to create an excell sheet and make a list of the lenses you own. This helps to see where are the gaps you should try to fill.

[cyberjunkie]

I don’t think I can let go the Vivitar one. It’s one of a few copies ever made, I think.

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/lenses/s1v5512c.jpg
My copy also says “Made in Japan” on the front.

Beautiful lens! I'm a little envious

If you want to go through a pruning process, I'd suggest to keep the lenses that have something "special" and sell those that are more or less functionally equivalent to another one you like (and prefer to use).
In my personal experience this is especially true with recent AF lenses.
Vintage lenses are a different thing, cause the difference in optical signature can be visible enough to justify keeping objectives that are functionally very similar.
I can't see your list cause Tapatalk doesn't show signatures, but judging from the picture of the beautiful Vivitar 50mm, I guess you own lenses worth keeping... just because they are what they are
I found that the pleasure of owning/handling/shooting with optics we love is conductive to more careful shooting, and in the end to better pictures.
Sometimes we especially appreciate a lens because it's well built, a pleasure to focus, or because it's uncommon (either a collector's item or with specific features). IMO this is enough to not let it go.
Another thing I suggest is to make choices. Unless you shoot different systems together, or use a Sony mirrorless full frame, some mounts will get little or no use. Since the late seventies, I concentrated almost only on Pentax, and later on old large format lenses. In hindsight I think it made sense, and I don't regret it.
I guess each one has to come up with his/her own strategy, and have a good answer to a simple question: why did I buy this lens?
Some people hoard fifties just because it's easy to find a good bargain. Some have a very specific optical signature, but most are just copycats. Good performance but no real difference one from the other. This is a good reason to let them go...

Cheers

Paolo

[Fogel70]

I do not understand the concept of too many lenses.

[aslyfox]

Personally, I would strongly suggest that the OP invest in another lens, not get rid of any

a lens that is undeniably the best in its class:

the SMC Pentax-DA 40mm F2.8 XS

DA XS Prime Lenses
Compact lenses designed specifically for the K-01 camera

Read more at: Pentax Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database



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Personally I have tried to suggest to the spouse that I need to maintain balance in my life

[ I currently have 6 primes and 3 zooms plus the DA 1.4 rear converter all are listed in my profile ]

but she ain't buying it

so far no more funds available for more lenses

( I really have no grounds to complain but why should that stop me )

[BigMackCam]

I don’t think I can let go the Vivitar one.

And this is how it begins...

I have numerous lenses that I use only rarely, and multiple lenses at the same or similar focal lengths. Common sense dictates that I should let some of them go and make space in my cupboards. But in the last three years, I've sold an average of just one lens per year - and I regretted one of those

[Sandy Hancock]

I didn't realise the Vivitar was f/1.2
Just keep what you have and be happy

[zzeitg]

Anyway this is a rare lens. I guess I'm not the only one who'd be interested to read a review. Vivitar Series One 55mm f1.2 VMC Lens Reviews - Vivitar Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

[murrelet]

If you think you have too many lenses, then the real question is: do you have enough cameras?