My "Gear Acquisition Syndrome" (GAS) has gone away. Is yours gone too?

thazooo · 10-06-2019, 06:07 AM

I'm retired but before doing so I down sized my cameras and lens. My lenses now are only Excellent glass , 5 total with no plans to upgrade.

texandrews · 10-06-2019, 11:19 AM

My G.A.S. is now on the computing and storage/backup side of things. I'm about to shed a few lenses and a Theta V (got the new Z1). But I always have my eyes peeled, and a new 645 body that had significant improvements would immediately turn my head.

**monochrome** · 10-06-2019, 11:45 AM

Many years ago I experienced The Fisherman’s Progression

Any fish
Many fish
Big fish
Challenging fish

My gear acquisition is between the big lens and challenging lens stages.

**aslyfox** · 10-06-2019, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Many years ago I experienced The Fisherman’s Progression

Any fish
Many fish
Big fish
Challenging fish

. . . .

Go Fish

[ couldn't help myself

]

**Serkevan** · 10-06-2019, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Serkevan

I *think* I have it under control [...] with the clear intent of getting the 28-105 WR either under 300€ or after saving up for a while

Guess who saw a newly appeared 28-105 WR on Ebay for exactly 300€ and pulled the trigger.

I should start going to Photographers Anonymous or something

MikeyBugs95 · 10-06-2019, 02:29 PM

I pretty much have what I need. My lens range is fleshed out from 10 to 500 and a couple good primes. I still want to upgrade my wide angle and telephoto zooms to Pentax offerings and get a faster 35mm prime but I can wait for now. I just need to get a newer bag and more variations of ND and some astro filters.

Fenwoodian · 10-06-2019, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

At $99 for Topaz Gigapixel AI, that's a pretty substantial saving over buying a medium format system for getting the same resolution. How about buying a larger printer to take advantage of Topaz Gigapixel AI ?

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I already print on 24 inch wide 100 foot long rolls of photo paper. I think that's plenty big. How big is your printer?

ChristianRock · 10-06-2019, 04:30 PM

GAS? It can't be avoided!

@Fenwoodian you mean you don't have GAS right now

trust me it will come back...

As for me, I always have GAS, but I haven't been buying a lot of gear lately. If I didn't find a good local deal on some film lenses recently, I would have been some.... probably 2 years without buying any new gear.

But I do have GAS... I'd love a K-1, which in itself would open a whole new door for GAS, let's not even get into that

In my near future list I'd love to have a DA 21mm and maybe a 60-250mm. But the latter is clearly out of my budget. For the former, I think I can sell some things and raise the funds...

Vmax911 · 10-06-2019, 05:04 PM

My GAS isn't great. I recently got a great deal on a lightly used KP. I've found it to be a great improvement over my KS-2 in the autofocus area. I even dialed in my old Tamron 28-75 F2.8 which hadn't seen much use since it never felt quite right on my other bodies. So now I'm thinking, maybe I should get a longer F2.8 lens and try some sports photog. Then the really evil side of my brain tells me that my Tamron (and FA50) is full frame compatible. I really need to ignore that!

gavinhw · 10-06-2019, 05:18 PM

Nope. GAS hasn’t gone away. Lens haul from local swap meet today includes the Tamron 60-300mm zoom in MINT condition. Notice how there is zero lens creep. $65 with immaculate condition original case.

The FA 100-300mm I got for $20. Seems to be adequately sharp on the K-1 stopped down a bit. This will tide me over till the 70-210mm f/4 on the roadmap comes out. I’ve owned the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 but it was simply too heavy.

As for the F 28mm F2.8, I’ve never seen it used and for sale before. Paid $170 for it.

According to the Pentax Forums Lens Database, I think I did OK. :-)

gatorguy · 10-06-2019, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

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I already print on 24 inch wide 100 foot long rolls of photo paper. I think that's plenty big. How big is your printer?

Mine (2) maxes out at 63" and generally I load up 150' rolls.

biz-engineer · 10-07-2019, 12:35 AM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

How big is your printer?

There's virtually no limit to my printer size because I outsource printing.

Piotrek K · 10-07-2019, 05:02 AM

I just bought a new (to me) camera and gave it to my wife saying she has now Christmas-gift for me

So my GAS for the lenses is gone (it would be stupid to hide one...).

ChristianRock · 10-07-2019, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by Piotrek K

I just bought a new (to me) camera and gave it to my wife saying she has now Christmas-gift for me

So my GAS for the lenses is gone (it would be stupid to hide one...).

Come on, you have to tell us what it is, at least!...

Piotrek K · 10-07-2019, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Come on, you have to tell us what it is, at least!...

Not decided yet, I have a few on my radar.:-)

10-06-2019, 11:45 AM	#48
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Many years ago I experienced The Fisherman’s Progression Any fish Many fish Big fish Challenging fish My gear acquisition is between the big lens and challenging lens stages.

10-06-2019, 11:47 AM	#49
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by monochrome Many years ago I experienced The Fisherman’s Progression Any fish Many fish Big fish Challenging fish . . . . Go Fish [ couldn't help myself ]

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10-06-2019, 06:07 AM	#46
thazooo Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 854	I'm retired but before doing so I down sized my cameras and lens. My lenses now are only Excellent glass , 5 total with no plans to upgrade.

10-06-2019, 11:19 AM	#47
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,392	My G.A.S. is now on the computing and storage/backup side of things. I'm about to shed a few lenses and a Theta V (got the new Z1). But I always have my eyes peeled, and a new 645 body that had significant improvements would immediately turn my head.

10-06-2019, 02:05 PM	#50
Serkevan Site Supporter Join Date: May 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,976	Originally posted by Serkevan I think I have it under control [...] with the clear intent of getting the 28-105 WR either under 300€ or after saving up for a while Guess who saw a newly appeared 28-105 WR on Ebay for exactly 300€ and pulled the trigger. I should start going to Photographers Anonymous or something

10-06-2019, 02:29 PM	#51
MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	I pretty much have what I need. My lens range is fleshed out from 10 to 500 and a couple good primes. I still want to upgrade my wide angle and telephoto zooms to Pentax offerings and get a faster 35mm prime but I can wait for now. I just need to get a newer bag and more variations of ND and some astro filters.

10-06-2019, 03:31 PM	#52
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,874 Original Poster	Originally posted by biz-engineer At $99 for Topaz Gigapixel AI, that's a pretty substantial saving over buying a medium format system for getting the same resolution. How about buying a larger printer to take advantage of Topaz Gigapixel AI ? . I already print on 24 inch wide 100 foot long rolls of photo paper. I think that's plenty big. How big is your printer?

10-06-2019, 04:30 PM	#53
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	GAS? It can't be avoided! @Fenwoodian you mean you don't have GAS right now trust me it will come back... As for me, I always have GAS, but I haven't been buying a lot of gear lately. If I didn't find a good local deal on some film lenses recently, I would have been some.... probably 2 years without buying any new gear. But I do have GAS... I'd love a K-1, which in itself would open a whole new door for GAS, let's not even get into that In my near future list I'd love to have a DA 21mm and maybe a 60-250mm. But the latter is clearly out of my budget. For the former, I think I can sell some things and raise the funds...

10-06-2019, 05:04 PM	#54
Vmax911 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ABQ Photos: Gallery Posts: 826	My GAS isn't great. I recently got a great deal on a lightly used KP. I've found it to be a great improvement over my KS-2 in the autofocus area. I even dialed in my old Tamron 28-75 F2.8 which hadn't seen much use since it never felt quite right on my other bodies. So now I'm thinking, maybe I should get a longer F2.8 lens and try some sports photog. Then the really evil side of my brain tells me that my Tamron (and FA50) is full frame compatible. I really need to ignore that!

10-06-2019, 05:35 PM	#56
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by Fenwoodian . I already print on 24 inch wide 100 foot long rolls of photo paper. I think that's plenty big. How big is your printer? Mine (2) maxes out at 63" and generally I load up 150' rolls.

10-07-2019, 12:35 AM	#57
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Originally posted by Fenwoodian How big is your printer? There's virtually no limit to my printer size because I outsource printing.

10-07-2019, 05:02 AM	#58
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	I just bought a new (to me) camera and gave it to my wife saying she has now Christmas-gift for me So my GAS for the lenses is gone (it would be stupid to hide one...).

10-07-2019, 10:06 AM	#59
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Originally posted by Piotrek K I just bought a new (to me) camera and gave it to my wife saying she has now Christmas-gift for me So my GAS for the lenses is gone (it would be stupid to hide one...). Come on, you have to tell us what it is, at least!...

10-07-2019, 10:38 AM	#60
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	Originally posted by ChristianRock Come on, you have to tell us what it is, at least!... Not decided yet, I have a few on my radar.:-)