LBA - Page 3

**PJ1** · 10-18-2017, 04:55 PM - **1 Like**

There is no cure because the thrill is in the chase.

**clickclick** · 10-19-2017, 04:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Cure for LBA? What's that? Sounds to me like a solution in search of a problem....

**eminker** · 10-19-2017, 08:09 AM

Originally posted by c.a.m

Mine is buried in a sub-sub-sub-sub folder marked "Water heater technical specs"

Wow! Great Minds think alike ... Also never leave on PC. USB Encrypted Flash Drive and back up to External Hard Drive

**shardulm** · 10-19-2017, 09:04 AM

Yes there is.

buy another lens.

**Just1MoreDave** · 10-19-2017, 10:19 AM - **1 Like**

You have to be really careful seeking a cure. I haven't bought any lenses for a while but within the last month I sort of went crazy on old metal woodworking planes. I now have a #4, a #4 1/2, a #5, a #5 1/2, a #6, a #8, a #60 1/2 and a #130. You don't need to know anything about planes to see that I simply transferred my LBA to cast iron, steel and rosewood.

BTW, shipping is a killer on cast iron.

PlumCrazy · 10-19-2017, 12:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Agree with Alex645 that for some of us "its the squirrel in our DNA". My GAS used to be confined to golf equipment ...having multiple versions of the latest drivers, irons, putters, etc. Then!....I decided to sell off much of the excess golf inventory and rekindle a long dormant desire to get back into photography ...only having 3 film bodies, 5 lens, and a flash from the late 70's / early 80's. After purchasing a KX DSLR and kit lenses ....AND joining this forum....I have added 5 more newer DSLR bodies, 15 lenses, and 2 flashes in the last 2 years. All of the excellent help, suggestions, reviews and advice from the members of this forum are like crack cocaine to a new addict :-) . Thank you all SO MUCH

geoffw · 10-19-2017, 02:01 PM

Thanks for all your advice. Some of the cures seem a good idea and I can always come back to this post for therapy as required. The shakes have stopped for a while after buying another lens. It'll be a good fix for a while I hope. I'm very honest with my other half. Most of the time she just does the raised eyebrow thing. Camera bodies are never noticed as the do look similar so I'm just economical with the facts.

Thanks again

**Just1MoreDave** · 10-19-2017, 02:09 PM

Spouses also notice if suddenly one evening you start taking shots of irrelevant subjects, gazing into the front element of a lens, turning the focus ring for no reason, etc.

gm4life · 10-21-2017, 03:36 PM

The cure is to buy every lens you want!

That sort of worked for me, I am just waiting on the D FA * 85mm.

Just don’t do it like me all in one year.

Church Key · 10-21-2017, 07:34 PM

It can be cured by deciding to collect specific firearms such as Colt SSA"s, original Winchester's, etc. The cost and the researching of each piece will slow a person down. If that does not work, start pricing custom trap shotguns aka Krieghoff K80's; ouch! Another fun hobby is watch collecting. Unless you get into exotic Leica stuff, the Pentax LBA is a minor bump in the wallet.

Church Key

**monochrome** · 10-21-2017, 09:36 PM

The 12 Steps of Lens Buyers Anonymous.

**clickclick** · 10-22-2017, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by Church Key

It can be cured by deciding to collect specific firearms such as Colt SSA"s, original Winchester's, etc. The cost and the researching of each piece will slow a person down. If that does not work, start pricing custom trap shotguns aka Krieghoff K80's; ouch! Another fun hobby is watch collecting. Unless you get into exotic Leica stuff, the Pentax LBA is a minor bump in the wallet.

Church Key

And after you get your C&R....

geoffw · 01-16-2018, 08:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Hi Geoffw, there are several approaches you might try:

1. Detoxification. Use just one lens for all your photographic tasks. Sure, it will need to be an excellent one, so it should be a Limited or D FA zoom that you don't already have, the more expensive the better ... go to one of our affiliates to buy one.

2. Medication. Stay so drunk you can't remember your eBay password.

3. Intervention. Arrange a meeting with fellow camera owners - they should bring along their most sought after glass ... the A* 135mm f1.8, the K28 f2, FA 200mm Macro, DCShooter silvered FA* 85, Leitaxed Zeiss Distagons ... and hold them up tantalizingly in front of your face, saying you don't need them.

Glad I've solved your problem!

Been off site a while now. Had a go at number 2 but too old and recovery too painful. But while trying no:2, i had a nice chat and now cured relapse pending. Not gonna buy any more stuff until something breaks. I think. 😉

sterretje · 01-16-2018, 11:41 AM

I have everything I need.

Or maybe not. Maybe I still need that DA12-24? Or the DA15Ltd and DA21Ltd?

But no, wide is not my style. But wouldn't those Takumar fisheyes be nice, just for something different? And then I need the DA10-17 to be able to compare them.

Oh, but my amigo is also still missing its two mates.

Aaaaaargh .....

LensBeginner · 01-16-2018, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by shardulm

Yes there is.

buy another lens.

It's not a cure, it's a palliative... it just temporarily treats the symptoms

Originally posted by gm4life

The cure is to buy every lens you want!

That sort of worked for me, I am just waiting on the D FA * 85mm.

from your signature:

Originally posted by gm4life

Coming once released... Pentax 11-18mm DA HD *

..that didn't work at all!

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eminker Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 150	Originally posted by c.a.m Mine is buried in a sub-sub-sub-sub folder marked "Water heater technical specs" Wow! Great Minds think alike ... Also never leave on PC. USB Encrypted Flash Drive and back up to External Hard Drive

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shardulm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 793	Yes there is. buy another lens.

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Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,339	You have to be really careful seeking a cure. I haven't bought any lenses for a while but within the last month I sort of went crazy on old metal woodworking planes. I now have a #4, a #4 1/2, a #5, a #5 1/2, a #6, a #8, a #60 1/2 and a #130. You don't need to know anything about planes to see that I simply transferred my LBA to cast iron, steel and rosewood. BTW, shipping is a killer on cast iron.

10-19-2017, 12:40 PM - 2 Likes	#36
PlumCrazy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Nebraska Photos: Gallery Posts: 148	Agree with Alex645 that for some of us "its the squirrel in our DNA". My GAS used to be confined to golf equipment ...having multiple versions of the latest drivers, irons, putters, etc. Then!....I decided to sell off much of the excess golf inventory and rekindle a long dormant desire to get back into photography ...only having 3 film bodies, 5 lens, and a flash from the late 70's / early 80's. After purchasing a KX DSLR and kit lenses ....AND joining this forum....I have added 5 more newer DSLR bodies, 15 lenses, and 2 flashes in the last 2 years. All of the excellent help, suggestions, reviews and advice from the members of this forum are like crack cocaine to a new addict :-) . Thank you all SO MUCH

10-19-2017, 02:01 PM	#37
geoffw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 193 Original Poster	Thanks for all your advice. Some of the cures seem a good idea and I can always come back to this post for therapy as required. The shakes have stopped for a while after buying another lens. It'll be a good fix for a while I hope. I'm very honest with my other half. Most of the time she just does the raised eyebrow thing. Camera bodies are never noticed as the do look similar so I'm just economical with the facts. Thanks again

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Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,339	Spouses also notice if suddenly one evening you start taking shots of irrelevant subjects, gazing into the front element of a lens, turning the focus ring for no reason, etc.

10-21-2017, 03:36 PM	#39
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602	The cure is to buy every lens you want! That sort of worked for me, I am just waiting on the D FA * 85mm. Just don’t do it like me all in one year.

10-21-2017, 07:34 PM	#40
Church Key Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: West (By Gawd) Virginia Posts: 133	It can be cured by deciding to collect specific firearms such as Colt SSA"s, original Winchester's, etc. The cost and the researching of each piece will slow a person down. If that does not work, start pricing custom trap shotguns aka Krieghoff K80's; ouch! Another fun hobby is watch collecting. Unless you get into exotic Leica stuff, the Pentax LBA is a minor bump in the wallet. Church Key

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	The 12 Steps of Lens Buyers Anonymous.

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clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by Church Key It can be cured by deciding to collect specific firearms such as Colt SSA"s, original Winchester's, etc. The cost and the researching of each piece will slow a person down. If that does not work, start pricing custom trap shotguns aka Krieghoff K80's; ouch! Another fun hobby is watch collecting. Unless you get into exotic Leica stuff, the Pentax LBA is a minor bump in the wallet. Church Key And after you get your C&R....

01-16-2018, 08:56 AM - 1 Like	#43
geoffw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 193 Original Poster	Originally posted by clackers Hi Geoffw, there are several approaches you might try: 1. Detoxification. Use just one lens for all your photographic tasks. Sure, it will need to be an excellent one, so it should be a Limited or D FA zoom that you don't already have, the more expensive the better ... go to one of our affiliates to buy one. 2. Medication. Stay so drunk you can't remember your eBay password. 3. Intervention. Arrange a meeting with fellow camera owners - they should bring along their most sought after glass ... the A* 135mm f1.8, the K28 f2, FA 200mm Macro, DCShooter silvered FA* 85, Leitaxed Zeiss Distagons ... and hold them up tantalizingly in front of your face, saying you don't need them. Glad I've solved your problem! Been off site a while now. Had a go at number 2 but too old and recovery too painful. But while trying no:2, i had a nice chat and now cured relapse pending. Not gonna buy any more stuff until something breaks. I think. 😉

01-16-2018, 11:41 AM	#44
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	I have everything I need. Or maybe not. Maybe I still need that DA12-24? Or the DA15Ltd and DA21Ltd? But no, wide is not my style. But wouldn't those Takumar fisheyes be nice, just for something different? And then I need the DA10-17 to be able to compare them. Oh, but my amigo is also still missing its two mates. Aaaaaargh .....

01-16-2018, 03:23 PM	#45
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by shardulm Yes there is. buy another lens. It's not a cure, it's a palliative... it just temporarily treats the symptoms Originally posted by gm4life The cure is to buy every lens you want! That sort of worked for me, I am just waiting on the D FA * 85mm. from your signature: Originally posted by gm4life Coming once released... Pentax 11-18mm DA HD * ..that didn't work at all!