How to cure LBA

starjedi · 11-02-2014, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by MikeD

I bought the following over a few yrs and am very happy with my glass situation right now completely finished NO but pretty happy.
1. Tamron 17-50 2.8 actually better IQ than the Pentax 16-50 in the reviews and slightly sharper in the center but slightly softer in the corners than the Sigma 17-50 the Sigma being slightly better but much more expensive although better built but I can break the Tammy replace it and still come out a couple of $ ahead.
2. Tamron 90mm 2.8 macro I went to the Flickr groups and looked at the various pics all had similar IQ I really wanted the Pentax 100 WR but at twice the price! used! I really wanted the WR the pentax has.
3. Pentax 60-250 DA* F4 for me the best of all the lenses in this range pricey yes but way less costly than the CanNikon 70-200s. IQ is amazing and although I give up a stop I get a lot more range to me well worth the trade, and the bokeh is great also.

4. Pentax 50mm 1.8 only for low light
5. Still need a 15 mm F4

Now I have ABE (Advanced Body Envy) the K3 deals are killing me but I firmly believe (hope) a K3 upgrade is coming soon

If there is a FF next year, your 1) and 3) and 5) and K3 will retire! Beware this point.

**Nakedgun** · 11-02-2014, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Cue Leonard Cohen: There is no cure, there is no cure...

Actually, the best thing you can do is to get away from the forums!

Absolutely, 100%!

PabloFP · 11-02-2014, 03:17 PM

LBA is an one way road, there is no return...

LensBeginner · 11-02-2014, 03:55 PM

I would like to propose a theme for new thread(s)...
Every one of us who want to buy something starts a thread ("Hi, my name is Lensbeginner, and I have LBA") describing their intended purchase, and why they "need" it so badly.
The proposal is then validated by the community, and everyone can give a positive/negative answer, and giving suggestions on how the purchase can be avoided if that's the case.

**blackcloudbrew** · 11-02-2014, 04:23 PM

LBA is a harsh mistress.

redcat · 11-02-2014, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Every one of us who want to buy something starts a thread ("Hi, my name is Lensbeginner, and I have LBA") describing their intended purchase, and why they "need" it so badly.

this sound absolutely like an alcoholic rehab =))

LensBeginner · 11-02-2014, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by redcat

this sound absolutely like an alcoholic rehab =))

Yeah, only alcohol is cheaper...

Stavri · 11-02-2014, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Yeah, only alcohol is cheaper...

....to think the amount of liquor I could have bought in place of my Sigma Ex 300mm f2.8....

LensBeginner · 11-02-2014, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by Stavri

....to think the amount of liquor I could have bought in place of my Sigma Ex 300mm f2.8....

At 20Euro/bottle that's more than 135 bottles...

Boy, it's degenerating... I'll better hit the sack...

See ya tomorrow folks!

alamo5000 · 11-02-2014, 05:53 PM - **1 Like**

I actually had a lot of LBA when I first started out. Most of it was due to sheer curiosity and wanting to learn.

When I first started out I was ALL about long lenses. The longer the better. I guess I watched one too many NFL games with all the giant white lenses around. After practicing some and a lot of trial and error I own one zoom that I don't use too often. I am of course interested in getting a zoom... something like a 17-70 or even a 16-50 f2.8 (if they are weather sealed)... Other than that the only other lens on my wish list is the 77mm and eventually I will get one of those. The only reason I would want that zoom is merely because it's weather sealed and that would add an element to my ability to shoot in not so good weather.

Now I shoot almost all prime lenses and most of the time the 43mm is the longest I will ever go, although I do own a 70mm.

Personally as for my current style of shooting what would serve me better is getting 2X K3 bodies and mounting two appropriate lenses on them to whatever it is I am going to...

Long story short I think I have developed my style enough to know that I don't need more lenses. What is more important is using what you HAVE and how to make art with that.

If I had all the money I needed all I really would add to my set up now is the 77 and the 16-50 weather sealed lens.

For me it was hard pill to swallow but buying gear does not a photographer make. It is cool. It's awesome to have nice stuff, but it does not add to my ability to spot and capture classic or even interesting images. Once you hit a certain level, the skill factor tells you that 'one more lens' just will be 'one more lens'...

Basically the internal argument with myself of 'do I work on my skills or do I just buy more stuff' pretty much ended most of my LBA.

Canuck_west · 11-02-2014, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by redcat

I've started the photo journey for 4 months now and below is what I bought so far :
* Tamron 18-200 : the first lens ever
* Tamron 17-50 : an upgrade of the kit lens
* Sigma 17-50 : follow the DXO rating of the best lens for K5 IIs (zoom category)
* Sigma 35mm Art : follow the DXO rating of the best lens for K5 IIs (fix focal category)
* Tamron 28-75 : follow the rating in this forum
* Helios 44M : for the magical bokeh
* DA 15 f4 : for travel
* Pentacon 135 f2.8 : because of the low price at a outdoor market

And with the lens tournament, I see a lot of interesting lens, all are "must have" !!! What can I do to cure the LBA ??? I'm gonna go bankrupt at this rate =___=

Go out and use them.

VoiceOfReason · 11-02-2014, 06:42 PM

I am pretty well cured of it unless we see a long WR zoom or something longer than what I have. I'm pretty happy with what I have. It's all in my signature other than the 1.7af adapter that is on its way.

GateCityRadio · 11-02-2014, 06:46 PM

My way is by selling lenses I have before I purchase others. To kinda keep a quota I guess. I feel like I have too many now so I'll probably have a huge sell off soon

**monochrome** · 11-02-2014, 06:52 PM

You really don't cure LBA - you just learn how to deal with it.

Byakko · 11-02-2014, 06:58 PM

I think the only cure is getting them all... ><

I'm slowly on my way to complete the FA limited set...but the DA limiteds are so appealing...

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11-02-2014, 02:43 PM	#16
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932	Originally posted by MikeD I bought the following over a few yrs and am very happy with my glass situation right now completely finished NO but pretty happy. 1. Tamron 17-50 2.8 actually better IQ than the Pentax 16-50 in the reviews and slightly sharper in the center but slightly softer in the corners than the Sigma 17-50 the Sigma being slightly better but much more expensive although better built but I can break the Tammy replace it and still come out a couple of $ ahead. 2. Tamron 90mm 2.8 macro I went to the Flickr groups and looked at the various pics all had similar IQ I really wanted the Pentax 100 WR but at twice the price! used! I really wanted the WR the pentax has. 3. Pentax 60-250 DA* F4 for me the best of all the lenses in this range pricey yes but way less costly than the CanNikon 70-200s. IQ is amazing and although I give up a stop I get a lot more range to me well worth the trade, and the bokeh is great also. 4. Pentax 50mm 1.8 only for low light 5. Still need a 15 mm F4 Now I have ABE (Advanced Body Envy) the K3 deals are killing me but I firmly believe (hope) a K3 upgrade is coming soon If there is a FF next year, your 1) and 3) and 5) and K3 will retire! Beware this point.

11-02-2014, 02:57 PM	#17
Nakedgun Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,365	Originally posted by savoche Cue Leonard Cohen: There is no cure, there is no cure... Actually, the best thing you can do is to get away from the forums! Absolutely, 100%!

11-02-2014, 03:17 PM	#18
PabloFP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 236	LBA is an one way road, there is no return...

11-02-2014, 03:55 PM	#19
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	I would like to propose a theme for new thread(s)... Every one of us who want to buy something starts a thread ("Hi, my name is Lensbeginner, and I have LBA") describing their intended purchase, and why they "need" it so badly. The proposal is then validated by the community, and everyone can give a positive/negative answer, and giving suggestions on how the purchase can be avoided if that's the case.

11-02-2014, 04:23 PM	#20
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	LBA is a harsh mistress.

11-02-2014, 04:26 PM	#21
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939 Original Poster	Originally posted by LensBeginner Every one of us who want to buy something starts a thread ("Hi, my name is Lensbeginner, and I have LBA") describing their intended purchase, and why they "need" it so badly. this sound absolutely like an alcoholic rehab =))

11-02-2014, 04:31 PM	#22
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by redcat this sound absolutely like an alcoholic rehab =)) Yeah, only alcohol is cheaper...

11-02-2014, 04:48 PM	#23
Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by LensBeginner Yeah, only alcohol is cheaper... ....to think the amount of liquor I could have bought in place of my Sigma Ex 300mm f2.8....

11-02-2014, 04:56 PM	#24
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by Stavri ....to think the amount of liquor I could have bought in place of my Sigma Ex 300mm f2.8.... At 20Euro/bottle that's more than 135 bottles... Boy, it's degenerating... I'll better hit the sack... See ya tomorrow folks!

11-02-2014, 05:53 PM - 1 Like	#25
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	I actually had a lot of LBA when I first started out. Most of it was due to sheer curiosity and wanting to learn. When I first started out I was ALL about long lenses. The longer the better. I guess I watched one too many NFL games with all the giant white lenses around. After practicing some and a lot of trial and error I own one zoom that I don't use too often. I am of course interested in getting a zoom... something like a 17-70 or even a 16-50 f2.8 (if they are weather sealed)... Other than that the only other lens on my wish list is the 77mm and eventually I will get one of those. The only reason I would want that zoom is merely because it's weather sealed and that would add an element to my ability to shoot in not so good weather. Now I shoot almost all prime lenses and most of the time the 43mm is the longest I will ever go, although I do own a 70mm. Personally as for my current style of shooting what would serve me better is getting 2X K3 bodies and mounting two appropriate lenses on them to whatever it is I am going to... Long story short I think I have developed my style enough to know that I don't need more lenses. What is more important is using what you HAVE and how to make art with that. If I had all the money I needed all I really would add to my set up now is the 77 and the 16-50 weather sealed lens. For me it was hard pill to swallow but buying gear does not a photographer make. It is cool. It's awesome to have nice stuff, but it does not add to my ability to spot and capture classic or even interesting images. Once you hit a certain level, the skill factor tells you that 'one more lens' just will be 'one more lens'... Basically the internal argument with myself of 'do I work on my skills or do I just buy more stuff' pretty much ended most of my LBA.

11-02-2014, 06:03 PM	#26
Canuck_west Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 59	Originally posted by redcat I've started the photo journey for 4 months now and below is what I bought so far : * Tamron 18-200 : the first lens ever * Tamron 17-50 : an upgrade of the kit lens * Sigma 17-50 : follow the DXO rating of the best lens for K5 IIs (zoom category) * Sigma 35mm Art : follow the DXO rating of the best lens for K5 IIs (fix focal category) * Tamron 28-75 : follow the rating in this forum * Helios 44M : for the magical bokeh * DA 15 f4 : for travel * Pentacon 135 f2.8 : because of the low price at a outdoor market And with the lens tournament, I see a lot of interesting lens, all are "must have" !!! What can I do to cure the LBA ??? I'm gonna go bankrupt at this rate =___= Go out and use them.

11-02-2014, 06:42 PM	#27
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I am pretty well cured of it unless we see a long WR zoom or something longer than what I have. I'm pretty happy with what I have. It's all in my signature other than the 1.7af adapter that is on its way.

11-02-2014, 06:46 PM	#28
GateCityRadio Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greensboro,NC Posts: 503	My way is by selling lenses I have before I purchase others. To kinda keep a quota I guess. I feel like I have too many now so I'll probably have a huge sell off soon

11-02-2014, 06:52 PM	#29
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	You really don't cure LBA - you just learn how to deal with it.

11-02-2014, 06:58 PM	#30
Byakko Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 27	I think the only cure is getting them all... >< I'm slowly on my way to complete the FA limited set...but the DA limiteds are so appealing...