Confession game: how many lenses do you have? Why do you keep them? Which was let go?

**aslyfox** · 03-27-2020, 04:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wasp

I have the same problem, so I distribute my lenses across various bags, cupboards and drawers. [. . .

want to hide something

bury it among similar objects

a book, put it into a library

a document, store it with numerous documents

camera equipment - - -

well not all examples work

**MXLX** · 03-27-2020, 06:43 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Strangely enough... I have just the right amount (as shown in my sig below), so no planned "Harem" changes here.

Gawd, if I named mine, I'd never figure out which one to take out to shoot. The only prospective one that will have a name is a "Hollywood"...should I be so fortunate.

As to the count, after a certain point, SWMBO can't distinguish between "a bunch," and a "shedload."

**Kerrowdown** · 03-27-2020, 06:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MXLX

Gawd, if I named mine, I'd never figure out which one to take out to shoot.

You get to think that I have a choice... these "Ladies" just line up and jump into the Billingham on their own.

jeallen01 · 03-27-2020, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by MXLX

Gawd, if I named mine, I'd never figure out which one to take out to shoot. The only prospective one that will have a name is a "Hollywood"...should I be so fortunate.

As to the count, after a certain point, SWMBO can't distinguish between "a bunch," and a "shedload."

SWMBO can't distinguish between either the 4 (current) bodies or my (relatively "few") lenses - meaning I could probably buy more, but the credit card company might then "focus attention" on the "matter"

**onlineflyer** · 03-27-2020, 11:02 AM

I have an eclectic collection of lenses and lens accessories. These include the following:

Pentax
K 30.2,8 (bought new)
DA 40/2.8
K 50/1.2
M 50/1.7 (bought new)
K 55/1.2
M 100/2.8
K 200/2.5
M 200/4
A* 300/4
DA 300/4
DA 20-40/2.8-4 Limited
M 35-70/2.8-3.5
FA 28-105/4-5.6
Sigma
70/2.8 macro
135/2.8 Pantel (bought new)
Lester Dine
105.2.8 macro
Vivitar
Series 1 90-180/4.5 flat field macro zoom (bought new)

I also have the SMC Pentax-F 1.7x AF Adapter, Rear Converter K T6-2X and Kinko Auto Extension Tubes PK-A.

I recently donated a FA 80-320/4.5-5.6 to a forum member. That's the only lens I ever disposed of because I never used it and didn't want it to go unused.

pschlute · 03-27-2020, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by Wasp

Impressive, but could you list them as well? It's not like you have places to go and people to see, hehehe

I will, but need to take some new photos as there have been some additions (and a few disposals) since the picture was taken.

Bertrand3000 · 03-28-2020, 05:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pschlute

I will, but need to take some new photos as there have been some additions (and a few disposals) since the picture was taken.

Yes! More lens porn!

Please share. Since I cannot buy lenses for now, staring at lenses will have to suffice for the time being to attenuate LBA symptoms.

**MXLX** · 03-28-2020, 05:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Just. Stoppit. This place is a terrible influence.

disconnekt · 03-28-2020, 12:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MXLX

Just. Stoppit. This place is a terrible influence.

Tell me about it. Some of the lenses (and other gear/accessories) that I've bought online the last few months was because of this forum 😂😂😂

**aslyfox** · 03-28-2020, 12:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by disconnekt

Tell me about it. Some of the lenses (and other gear/accessories) that I've bought online the last few months was because of this forum ��

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**onlineflyer** · 03-28-2020, 01:04 PM

Originally posted by MXLX

Just. Stoppit. This place is a terrible influence.

And to make matters worst, we're forced to self quarantine and all we have to do is read threads like this and lens reviews.

Bertrand3000 · 03-28-2020, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by disconnekt

Tell me about it. Some of the lenses (and other gear/accessories) that I've bought online the last few months was because of this forum ��

Originally posted by onlineflyer

And to make matters worst, we're forced to self quarantine and all we have to do is read threads like this and lens reviews.

Don't blame the messenger (i.e. the forum). We were born to be LBA-sick, this forum is just what we needed to switch that sickness on.

And it's healthier to catch LBA than this infamous virus everyone is afraid of.

Wheatfield · 03-28-2020, 05:54 PM

Confession game: how many lenses do you have? Why do you keep them? Which was let go?

Oh my...

M42 series: 17/4 fisheye, permanently converted to K mount, 100/4 bellows, I think a 35mm and 50 or 55, I don't remember which, and I recall seeing a 135 in a bag one time.
K series: 30/2.8, 55/2, three 50/1.4, 105/2.8
M series: 28/2.8, 50/1.4 (I have 2), 50/4 macro, , 85/2, 150/3.5, 200/4
A series: 15/3.5, 20/2.8, 24/2.8, 28/2.8, 35/2, 50/1.7, 50/1.4, 50/1.2, *85/1.4, 100/2.8 macro, 135/2.8 (broken, slow aperture), 400/5.6, *600/5.6
F series: *300/4.5
FA series: *24/2,, 31/1.8, 43/1.9, 77/1.8 *200/4 macro
DA series: 35/2.8, 70/2.4
D FA series: *50/1.4, 70-210/4, 100/2.8 macro
3rd party glass: Tamron 28-70 Adapt-all zoom, Tokina 80-200/2.8 (pre A series), Tamron 500/8 mirror.

Nikon: old 35/3.5, 50/1.4, 85/2.8, 105/2.5, these go with my F2S kit.
Fuji: XF series: 14/2.8, 23/1.4, 35/1.4, 56/1.2 and 60/2.4 macro.
4x5 lenses: Schneider Kreuznach 65/8 Super Angulon, Schneider Kreuznach 90/8 Super Angulon, Nikkor 150/5.6 & Nikkor 210/5.6
Also at least a dozen and a half enlarger lenses from Nikkor, Schneider & Fuji.
I've probably missed some.

I keep them because I like lenses.

I sold an M40/2.8 a couple of weeks ago to a member. I had only used it a couple of times since I bought it so I rehomed it to someone who will appreciate it..
I also sold my DA 12-24, 14/2.8, 21/3.2 & 55/1.4 when I bought my K1 as the APS-C format became redundant. I will sell the last ones that I have when the world get's better.

I sold them because I am finally developing a little bit of common sense.

northcoastgreg · 03-28-2020, 07:45 PM

I just sold off most of my m43 lenses along with the DA 10-17 and the Rokinon 10/2.8. Other lenses that may be on the sell list (or maybe not) are the DA 12-24, DA 16-85, and the Tamron 70-200. This leaves a number of lenses that get no use but may be too cheap to be worth the trouble of getting rid of:

Vivitar 80-200/4.5
Pentax DA 18-55 I
Pentax DA 18-55 II WR
Pentax A 70-210/4 (rather beat up)
Pentax F 35-70/3.5-4.5
Pentax M 50/1.7
Pentax M 135/3.5
Pentax M 75-150/4
Pentax K 200/4
Olympus 14-54/2.8-3.5
Olympus 50/1.8
Vivitar 50/2.8 Macro (OM mount)

Then there's specialty lenses that get some use but not much:

Pentax M 20/4
Pentax K 28/3.5
Pentax K 35/3.5
Pentax FA 20-35
Pentax K 50/1.2
Pentax A 50/2.8 Macro
Pentax F 85/2.8 Soft
Pentax DA 100/2.8 Macro
Pentax DA 1.4x Converter

And then the main lenses of my APS-C kit:

DA 15/4
DA 21/3.2
DA 35/2.8
DA 55-300 PLM
DA* 300/4

And the main lenses for FF kit:

FA 43/1.9
DA* 300/4

F 17-28/3.5-4.5
DFA 15-30/2.8
DFA 28-105/3.5-5.6
FA-J 75-300/4.5-5.8

**MXLX** · 03-28-2020, 10:34 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by onlineflyer

And to make matters worst, we're forced to self quarantine and all we have to do is read threads like this and lens reviews.

No joke. Here's the sequence: See lens, read about lens, see images from lens, begin search for lens...

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

Don't blame the messenger (i.e. the forum). We were born to be LBA-sick, this forum is just what we needed to switch that sickness on.

Enablers!

03-27-2020, 11:02 AM	#80
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,093	I have an eclectic collection of lenses and lens accessories. These include the following: Pentax K 30.2,8 (bought new) DA 40/2.8 K 50/1.2 M 50/1.7 (bought new) K 55/1.2 M 100/2.8 K 200/2.5 M 200/4 A* 300/4 DA 300/4 DA 20-40/2.8-4 Limited M 35-70/2.8-3.5 FA 28-105/4-5.6 Sigma 70/2.8 macro 135/2.8 Pantel (bought new) Lester Dine 105.2.8 macro Vivitar Series 1 90-180/4.5 flat field macro zoom (bought new) I also have the SMC Pentax-F 1.7x AF Adapter, Rear Converter K T6-2X and Kinko Auto Extension Tubes PK-A. I recently donated a FA 80-320/4.5-5.6 to a forum member. That's the only lens I ever disposed of because I never used it and didn't want it to go unused. Last edited by onlineflyer; 03-28-2020 at 06:27 AM.

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03-27-2020, 04:21 AM - 1 Like	#76
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by Wasp I have the same problem, so I distribute my lenses across various bags, cupboards and drawers. [. . . want to hide something bury it among similar objects a book, put it into a library a document, store it with numerous documents camera equipment - - - well not all examples work

03-27-2020, 06:43 AM - 2 Likes	#77
MXLX Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Western NC Photos: Albums Posts: 841	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Strangely enough... I have just the right amount (as shown in my sig below), so no planned "Harem" changes here. Gawd, if I named mine, I'd never figure out which one to take out to shoot. The only prospective one that will have a name is a "Hollywood"...should I be so fortunate. As to the count, after a certain point, SWMBO can't distinguish between "a bunch," and a "shedload."

03-27-2020, 06:47 AM - 1 Like	#78
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by MXLX Gawd, if I named mine, I'd never figure out which one to take out to shoot. You get to think that I have a choice... these "Ladies" just line up and jump into the Billingham on their own.

03-27-2020, 08:41 AM	#79
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by MXLX Gawd, if I named mine, I'd never figure out which one to take out to shoot. The only prospective one that will have a name is a "Hollywood"...should I be so fortunate. As to the count, after a certain point, SWMBO can't distinguish between "a bunch," and a "shedload." SWMBO can't distinguish between either the 4 (current) bodies or my (relatively "few") lenses - meaning I could probably buy more, but the credit card company might then "focus attention" on the "matter"

03-27-2020, 02:02 PM	#81
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,216	Originally posted by Wasp Impressive, but could you list them as well? It's not like you have places to go and people to see, hehehe I will, but need to take some new photos as there have been some additions (and a few disposals) since the picture was taken.

03-28-2020, 05:21 AM - 1 Like	#82
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Originally posted by pschlute I will, but need to take some new photos as there have been some additions (and a few disposals) since the picture was taken. Yes! More lens porn! Please share. Since I cannot buy lenses for now, staring at lenses will have to suffice for the time being to attenuate LBA symptoms.

03-28-2020, 05:36 AM - 2 Likes	#83
MXLX Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Western NC Photos: Albums Posts: 841	Just. Stoppit. This place is a terrible influence.

03-28-2020, 12:00 PM - 1 Like	#84
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,702	Originally posted by MXLX Just. Stoppit. This place is a terrible influence. Tell me about it. Some of the lenses (and other gear/accessories) that I've bought online the last few months was because of this forum 😂😂😂

03-28-2020, 01:04 PM	#86
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,093	Originally posted by MXLX Just. Stoppit. This place is a terrible influence. And to make matters worst, we're forced to self quarantine and all we have to do is read threads like this and lens reviews.

03-28-2020, 01:27 PM	#87
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Originally posted by disconnekt Tell me about it. Some of the lenses (and other gear/accessories) that I've bought online the last few months was because of this forum �� Originally posted by onlineflyer And to make matters worst, we're forced to self quarantine and all we have to do is read threads like this and lens reviews. Don't blame the messenger (i.e. the forum). We were born to be LBA-sick, this forum is just what we needed to switch that sickness on. And it's healthier to catch LBA than this infamous virus everyone is afraid of.

03-28-2020, 05:54 PM	#88
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,987	Confession game: how many lenses do you have? Why do you keep them? Which was let go? Oh my... M42 series: 17/4 fisheye, permanently converted to K mount, 100/4 bellows, I think a 35mm and 50 or 55, I don't remember which, and I recall seeing a 135 in a bag one time. K series: 30/2.8, 55/2, three 50/1.4, 105/2.8 M series: 28/2.8, 50/1.4 (I have 2), 50/4 macro, , 85/2, 150/3.5, 200/4 A series: 15/3.5, 20/2.8, 24/2.8, 28/2.8, 35/2, 50/1.7, 50/1.4, 50/1.2, 85/1.4, 100/2.8 macro, 135/2.8 (broken, slow aperture), 400/5.6, 600/5.6 F series: 300/4.5 FA series: 24/2,, 31/1.8, 43/1.9, 77/1.8 200/4 macro DA series: 35/2.8, 70/2.4 D FA series: 50/1.4, 70-210/4, 100/2.8 macro 3rd party glass: Tamron 28-70 Adapt-all zoom, Tokina 80-200/2.8 (pre A series), Tamron 500/8 mirror. Nikon: old 35/3.5, 50/1.4, 85/2.8, 105/2.5, these go with my F2S kit. Fuji: XF series: 14/2.8, 23/1.4, 35/1.4, 56/1.2 and 60/2.4 macro. 4x5 lenses: Schneider Kreuznach 65/8 Super Angulon, Schneider Kreuznach 90/8 Super Angulon, Nikkor 150/5.6 & Nikkor 210/5.6 Also at least a dozen and a half enlarger lenses from Nikkor, Schneider & Fuji. I've probably missed some. I keep them because I like lenses. I sold an M40/2.8 a couple of weeks ago to a member. I had only used it a couple of times since I bought it so I rehomed it to someone who will appreciate it.. I also sold my DA 12-24, 14/2.8, 21/3.2 & 55/1.4 when I bought my K1 as the APS-C format became redundant. I will sell the last ones that I have when the world get's better. I sold them because I am finally developing a little bit of common sense.

03-28-2020, 07:45 PM	#89
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,175	I just sold off most of my m43 lenses along with the DA 10-17 and the Rokinon 10/2.8. Other lenses that may be on the sell list (or maybe not) are the DA 12-24, DA 16-85, and the Tamron 70-200. This leaves a number of lenses that get no use but may be too cheap to be worth the trouble of getting rid of: Vivitar 80-200/4.5 Pentax DA 18-55 I Pentax DA 18-55 II WR Pentax A 70-210/4 (rather beat up) Pentax F 35-70/3.5-4.5 Pentax M 50/1.7 Pentax M 135/3.5 Pentax M 75-150/4 Pentax K 200/4 Olympus 14-54/2.8-3.5 Olympus 50/1.8 Vivitar 50/2.8 Macro (OM mount) Then there's specialty lenses that get some use but not much: Pentax M 20/4 Pentax K 28/3.5 Pentax K 35/3.5 Pentax FA 20-35 Pentax K 50/1.2 Pentax A 50/2.8 Macro Pentax F 85/2.8 Soft Pentax DA 100/2.8 Macro Pentax DA 1.4x Converter And then the main lenses of my APS-C kit: DA 15/4 DA 21/3.2 DA 35/2.8 DA 55-300 PLM DA* 300/4 And the main lenses for FF kit: FA 43/1.9 DA* 300/4 F 17-28/3.5-4.5 DFA 15-30/2.8 DFA 28-105/3.5-5.6 FA-J 75-300/4.5-5.8

03-28-2020, 10:34 PM - 2 Likes	#90
MXLX Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Western NC Photos: Albums Posts: 841	Originally posted by onlineflyer And to make matters worst, we're forced to self quarantine and all we have to do is read threads like this and lens reviews. No joke. Here's the sequence: See lens, read about lens, see images from lens, begin search for lens... Originally posted by Bertrand3000 Don't blame the messenger (i.e. the forum). We were born to be LBA-sick, this forum is just what we needed to switch that sickness on. *Enablers!*