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jimr-pdx · 06-24-2021, 09:38 PM - **1 Like**

I was looking to trade some gear to assist in other purchases. I looked at the wrong place, broke my careful 'planning'

and the budget. Well, dented it a bit..

Goal for the KP kit = 15, 20-40 (or 21+35), 70 Limiteds plus M135/3.5 and the 50-200wr. Other telestuff in the future.
Near-term plan kit = 15, 18-50re, 50, 135, 50-200.
Kit wrecker: F17-28 fisheye!

I've owned it before on aps.C and really enjoyed it. On the KP images are bent below 20mm and offer hints at bending beyond that. It's a pinch wider and faster than the 15 and covers to the 35 macro nicely. And makes only the weather seals useful with the 18-50.

Ah well, kits and promises break at times. I'll be picking up the pieces.. and smiling at such nice pieces they are!
I'll figure out what stays and what goes. Tomorrow. That's it, I'll finalize my kit tomorrow! After all (cue swelling musical finale)...

Eyejason · 06-25-2021, 01:14 AM

It becomes an irresistible compulsion but worth it

vijaykishan · 06-25-2021, 01:17 AM

LOL, been through that several times :-D - good decision though. Looking forward to see some pictures from the kit-wrecker ;-)

**Michail_P** · 06-25-2021, 02:40 AM

When we make plans, God sends LoL...

**jumbleview** · 06-25-2021, 06:15 AM

Unless you already have it I advise against the 50-200. It is very decent between 80-150 but not that good shorter or longer. Either look for 55-300 or F 80-200.

**mikesbike** · 06-25-2021, 04:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jumbleview

Unless you already have it I advise against the 50-200. It is very decent between 80-150 but not that good shorter or longer. Either look for 55-300 or F 80-200.

I agree. And it would make a terrible matchup when you get the very high quality DA 20-40mm Ltd. If you can't do the DA 55-300mm PLM, then the DA HD 55-300mm WR lens, both of which work well with the 20-40mm Ltd. Actually, my favorite with the DA 20-40mm Ltd is the DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 which is a lovely combo, especially for low light use, but I also own the HD 55-300mm WR which is good too, and relatively compact with the extra tele range.

**clickclick** · 06-25-2021, 07:12 PM

I sense budding LBA. Congrats on fun times ahead!

**DWS1** · 06-25-2021, 07:46 PM

Beware! There is no cure for this condition. Once started, it can only go into remission from time to time.

vijaykishan · 06-25-2021, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by DWS1

Beware! There is no cure for this condition. Once started, it can only go into remission from time to time.

Amen! and suddenly you realise that you are not JUST a photographer any more but a collector!

seventysixersfan · 06-26-2021, 07:07 AM - **1 Like**

you switch around your gear a lot -- will you ever be satisfied? :-)

bdery · 06-28-2021, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

Kit wrecker

That's gotta be the coolest name for a lens.

jimr-pdx · 06-28-2021, 03:30 PM - **1 Like**

At some point a collector can own one of each, whereas a swapper like me will own six of any lens in ten years..

**tranq78** · 06-28-2021, 05:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jimr-pdx

At some point a collector can own one of each, whereas a swapper like me will own six of any lens in ten years..

Gear collecting is cheaper than some other sins like smoking or gambling. At least you can get some of your money back when you sell/swap your stuff.

Unless, of course, you are so greedy you want to keep everything. I admit it, I am guilty as charged, Your Honor!

vijaykishan · 06-29-2021, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by tranq78

Gear collecting is cheaper than some other sins like smoking or gambling. At least you can get some of your money back when you sell/swap your stuff.

Unless, of course, you are so greedy you want to keep everything. I admit it, I am guilty as charged, Your Honor!

Amen ! There are plenty other hobbies that could lead one to a very dark place where even an ISO 1mil cant help. Lens addiction is probably much less harmful and might be easier to get out of if need be. I'm guilty as well Gov

jimr-pdx · 06-29-2021, 07:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

you switch around your gear a lot -- will you ever be satisfied? :-)

Thanks for the gentle intervention. I must take it to heart.. wish me luck.

06-24-2021, 09:38 PM - 1 Like	#1
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897	curiosity kills the budget.. again I was looking to trade some gear to assist in other purchases. I looked at the wrong place, broke my careful 'planning' and the budget. Well, dented it a bit.. Goal for the KP kit = 15, 20-40 (or 21+35), 70 Limiteds plus M135/3.5 and the 50-200wr. Other telestuff in the future. Near-term plan kit = 15, 18-50re, 50, 135, 50-200. Kit wrecker: F17-28 fisheye! I've owned it before on aps.C and really enjoyed it. On the KP images are bent below 20mm and offer hints at bending beyond that. It's a pinch wider and faster than the 15 and covers to the 35 macro nicely. And makes only the weather seals useful with the 18-50. Ah well, kits and promises break at times. I'll be picking up the pieces.. and smiling at such nice pieces they are! I'll figure out what stays and what goes. Tomorrow. That's it, I'll finalize my kit tomorrow! After all (cue swelling musical finale)...

06-25-2021, 06:15 AM	#5
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,070	Unless you already have it I advise against the 50-200. It is very decent between 80-150 but not that good shorter or longer. Either look for 55-300 or F 80-200. Last edited by jumbleview; 06-25-2021 at 09:22 AM.

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Eyejason Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 61	It becomes an irresistible compulsion but worth it

06-25-2021, 01:17 AM	#3
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,006	LOL, been through that several times :-D - good decision though. Looking forward to see some pictures from the kit-wrecker ;-)

06-25-2021, 02:40 AM	#4
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	When we make plans, God sends *LoL*...

06-25-2021, 04:58 PM - 1 Like	#6
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,562	Originally posted by jumbleview Unless you already have it I advise against the 50-200. It is very decent between 80-150 but not that good shorter or longer. Either look for 55-300 or F 80-200. I agree. And it would make a terrible matchup when you get the very high quality DA 20-40mm Ltd. If you can't do the DA 55-300mm PLM, then the DA HD 55-300mm WR lens, both of which work well with the 20-40mm Ltd. Actually, my favorite with the DA 20-40mm Ltd is the DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 which is a lovely combo, especially for low light use, but I also own the HD 55-300mm WR which is good too, and relatively compact with the extra tele range.

06-25-2021, 07:12 PM	#7
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,904	I sense budding LBA. Congrats on fun times ahead!

06-25-2021, 07:46 PM	#8
DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	Beware! There is no cure for this condition. Once started, it can only go into remission from time to time.

06-25-2021, 11:22 PM	#9
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,006	Originally posted by DWS1 Beware! There is no cure for this condition. Once started, it can only go into remission from time to time. Amen! and suddenly you realise that you are not JUST a photographer any more but a collector!

06-26-2021, 07:07 AM - 1 Like	#10
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054	you switch around your gear a lot -- will you ever be satisfied? :-)

06-28-2021, 07:17 AM	#11
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by jimr-pdx Kit wrecker That's gotta be the coolest name for a lens.

06-28-2021, 03:30 PM - 1 Like	#12
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897 Original Poster	At some point a collector can own one of each, whereas a swapper like me will own six of any lens in ten years..

06-28-2021, 05:52 PM - 1 Like	#13
tranq78 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,006	Originally posted by jimr-pdx At some point a collector can own one of each, whereas a swapper like me will own six of any lens in ten years.. Gear collecting is cheaper than some other sins like smoking or gambling. At least you can get some of your money back when you sell/swap your stuff. Unless, of course, you are so greedy you want to keep everything. I admit it, I am guilty as charged, Your Honor!

06-29-2021, 02:04 AM	#14
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,006	Originally posted by tranq78 Gear collecting is cheaper than some other sins like smoking or gambling. At least you can get some of your money back when you sell/swap your stuff. Unless, of course, you are so greedy you want to keep everything. I admit it, I am guilty as charged, Your Honor! Amen ! There are plenty other hobbies that could lead one to a very dark place where even an ISO 1mil cant help. Lens addiction is probably much less harmful and might be easier to get out of if need be. I'm guilty as well Gov

06-29-2021, 07:20 PM - 1 Like	#15
jimr-pdx Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Location: now 1 hour north of PDX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,897 Original Poster	Originally posted by seventysixersfan you switch around your gear a lot -- will you ever be satisfied? :-) Thanks for the gentle intervention. I must take it to heart.. wish me luck.

curiosity kills the budget.. again

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