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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 03-27-2019, 09:25 AM  
Decisions... Any thoughts?
Posted By tvdtvdtvd
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I too consider myself a lens man. I have over 30 unique lenses useable on K-mount, plus another couple dozen adaptable
to use on the Q. I love the subtle differences each lens can bring to the table, which is why I own over a dozen different 50mm
lenses. Theoretically, I should only need one 50mm. I've isolated those lenses I could easily sell, but still find it difficult to
pare down my collection of 50mm to less than six or so lenses.

However, I use only one camera body for 95%+ of everything I shoot. (Currently a K-3). That has been true at
any point in the past. I still own my previous primary body, a K10D. I haven't used it for 5 years, but I hold on to it because
I >might< someday convert it for infrared. I have two old film bodies I haven't used in over 10 years but I keep them for
sentimental reasons. And I have a Q7 which is great fun but gets used only infrequently.

Despite this disparity, I still feel the body is the foundation of the camera/user experience. You interact with the lens
>through< the camera. The world is filled with great lenses. Pick a body, there's sure to be a few great lenses to attach
to it. However, it is very unlikely you will find a body that will mate with every great lens.

Sooooo...., for me I would want to be really certain the Fuji camera/user experience met with my satisfaction before
I decided to switch bodies. Having access to that Ultron might be wonderful, but what would I give up? What would
I miss?

I've had / do have great lenses that don't adapt to K-mount. Many I can adapt to the Q7 and that is enough to
satisfy my desire to use them. Nothing has driven me to seek out a new system solely to use the glass alone.
Personally, I'd sell the two lenses and get something really special and exotic and/or desirous for the system
I am comfortable with.
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