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**Canada_Rockies** · 06-21-2018, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by bdery

To each his own. I made a rule for myself not to have duplicate functions in my lens lineup. I can duplicate focal lengths, but not what I use a lens for. Hence I won't be accumulating 50s (except, right now, I'm hoarding two of them for a future comparison with the DFA 50).

When something really is never used, I tend to let it go. The wife sometimes politely encourages me...

SWMBO isn't all that polite about my keepers. She doesn't understand the memories attached to the SF-1 and Spotmatic F's in my cupboard.

Jonathan Mac · 06-21-2018, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by onlineflyer

What's a deacquisition?

I can sure accumulate but find it challenging to dispose of camera equipment.

A de-acquisition is when you either give stuff away to make more room for new stuff (or to appease a spouse/partner) or sell it to generate more funds to buy new stuff. It's the other half of the the circle of LBA life.

**aslyfox** · 06-22-2018, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

A de-acquisition is when you either give stuff away to make more room for new stuff (or to appease a spouse/partner) or sell it to generate more funds to buy new stuff. It's the other half of the the circle of LBA life.

donating something might lead to good Karma

try it you may like it

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SSGGeezer · 07-03-2018, 07:34 AM

My DA 17-70 SDM to a fellow forum member. SDM was great and the lens took very nice images. Just too much duplication of focal lengths that are now covered by Limited's and DA* lenses. That and I could use the money to go towards the DA*11-18 purchase fund!

**Mikesul** · 07-03-2018, 07:53 AM

I sold my much loved Yaesu 991a to finance my DFA 70-200. Given the state of the solar cycle it was a good choice!

SSGGeezer · 07-03-2018, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by Mikesul

I sold my much loved Yaesu 991a to finance my DFA 70-200. Given the state of the solar cycle it was a good choice!

Especially since they are predicting a Maunder minimum beginning within the next decade or two.

**Mikesul** · 07-03-2018, 10:53 AM

Yeah. Remember that old song "Born too Late"? I was born in time but didnt take up the hobby in time.

**aslyfox** · 07-03-2018, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Especially since they are predicting a Maunder minimum beginning within the next decade or two.

don't forget that the super volcano under Yellowstone will erupt

[ the question is not whether but when ]

**pepperberry farm** · 07-09-2018, 10:32 PM

the last lens I had up for sale: SMC A 50mm f1.7

neokind · 07-09-2018, 11:05 PM

I sold my k3ii system to buy something non-Pentax. I'm ashamed to mention it around these parts, especially because I learned photography with Pentax. On the plus side, I'm satisfied with the photos I'm getting with my new gear and I still love Pentax

**UncleVanya** · 07-10-2018, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by neokind

I sold my k3ii system to buy something non-Pentax. I'm ashamed to mention it around these parts, especially because I learned photography with Pentax. On the plus side, I'm satisfied with the photos I'm getting with my new gear and I still love Pentax

When you have time post a thread in the non-pentax section explaining your new choices.

neokind · 07-11-2018, 10:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

When you have time post a thread in the non-pentax section explaining your new choices.

I ended up switching to Sony mirrorless for a variety of reasons. I talk about it in this reply here. I'll stick around on PF, though, since I like this curmudgeonly bunch.

**Canada_Rockies** · 07-11-2018, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by neokind

I ended up switching to Sony mirrorless for a variety of reasons. I talk about it in this reply here. I'll stick around on PF, though, since I like this curmudgeonly bunch.

Curmudgeonly! Hmmmppphhhh. None of us who were born in 1940 are curmudgeons, I'll have you know. We are just opinionated old pharts.

neokind · 07-11-2018, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Curmudgeonly! Hmmmppphhhh. None of us who were born in 1940 are curmudgeons, I'll have you know. We are just opinionated old pharts.

I stand corrected.

**mattb123** · 07-11-2018, 12:58 PM

I recently unloaded a couple of lenses that were malfunctioning and not worth fixing on eBay (with full disclosure, of course).

A Tamron 28-75/2.8 that no longer communicates aperture was one.
A 645 80-160/4.5 with a broken/loose section of the lens body was the other. This one I replaced with a better copy for only $25 more!

Both would still take fine photos but were annoying and didn't inspire confidence.

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06-21-2018, 08:47 AM	#196
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by bdery To each his own. I made a rule for myself not to have duplicate functions in my lens lineup. I can duplicate focal lengths, but not what I use a lens for. Hence I won't be accumulating 50s (except, right now, I'm hoarding two of them for a future comparison with the DFA 50). When something really is never used, I tend to let it go. The wife sometimes politely encourages me... SWMBO isn't all that polite about my keepers. She doesn't understand the memories attached to the SF-1 and Spotmatic F's in my cupboard.

06-21-2018, 11:49 PM	#197
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by onlineflyer What's a deacquisition? I can sure accumulate but find it challenging to dispose of camera equipment. A de-acquisition is when you either give stuff away to make more room for new stuff (or to appease a spouse/partner) or sell it to generate more funds to buy new stuff. It's the other half of the the circle of LBA life.

06-22-2018, 03:09 AM	#198
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac A de-acquisition is when you either give stuff away to make more room for new stuff (or to appease a spouse/partner) or sell it to generate more funds to buy new stuff. It's the other half of the the circle of LBA life. donating something might lead to good Karma try it you may like it Yo Gabba Gabba Try It You'll Like It - Bing video

07-03-2018, 07:34 AM	#199
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	My DA 17-70 SDM to a fellow forum member. SDM was great and the lens took very nice images. Just too much duplication of focal lengths that are now covered by Limited's and DA* lenses. That and I could use the money to go towards the DA*11-18 purchase fund!

07-03-2018, 07:53 AM	#200
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	I sold my much loved Yaesu 991a to finance my DFA 70-200. Given the state of the solar cycle it was a good choice!

07-03-2018, 10:51 AM	#201
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Mikesul I sold my much loved Yaesu 991a to finance my DFA 70-200. Given the state of the solar cycle it was a good choice! Especially since they are predicting a Maunder minimum beginning within the next decade or two.

07-03-2018, 10:53 AM	#202
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Yeah. Remember that old song "Born too Late"? I was born in time but didnt take up the hobby in time.

07-03-2018, 11:02 AM	#203
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Especially since they are predicting a Maunder minimum beginning within the next decade or two. don't forget that the super volcano under Yellowstone will erupt [ the question is not whether but when ]

07-09-2018, 10:32 PM	#204
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	the last lens I had up for sale: SMC A 50mm f1.7

07-09-2018, 11:05 PM	#205
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336	I sold my k3ii system to buy something non-Pentax. I'm ashamed to mention it around these parts, especially because I learned photography with Pentax. On the plus side, I'm satisfied with the photos I'm getting with my new gear and I still love Pentax

07-10-2018, 09:57 AM	#206
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by neokind I sold my k3ii system to buy something non-Pentax. I'm ashamed to mention it around these parts, especially because I learned photography with Pentax. On the plus side, I'm satisfied with the photos I'm getting with my new gear and I still love Pentax When you have time post a thread in the non-pentax section explaining your new choices.

07-11-2018, 10:36 AM - 1 Like	#207
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336	Originally posted by UncleVanya When you have time post a thread in the non-pentax section explaining your new choices. I ended up switching to Sony mirrorless for a variety of reasons. I talk about it in this reply here. I'll stick around on PF, though, since I like this curmudgeonly bunch.

07-11-2018, 11:07 AM	#208
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by neokind I ended up switching to Sony mirrorless for a variety of reasons. I talk about it in this reply here. I'll stick around on PF, though, since I like this curmudgeonly bunch. Curmudgeonly! Hmmmppphhhh. None of us who were born in 1940 are curmudgeons, I'll have you know. We are just opinionated old pharts.

07-11-2018, 12:11 PM	#209
neokind Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 336	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Curmudgeonly! Hmmmppphhhh. None of us who were born in 1940 are curmudgeons, I'll have you know. We are just opinionated old pharts. I stand corrected.

07-11-2018, 12:58 PM	#210
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	I recently unloaded a couple of lenses that were malfunctioning and not worth fixing on eBay (with full disclosure, of course). A Tamron 28-75/2.8 that no longer communicates aperture was one. A 645 80-160/4.5 with a broken/loose section of the lens body was the other. This one I replaced with a better copy for only $25 more! Both would still take fine photos but were annoying and didn't inspire confidence.

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