I think I have Lens Herpes!
Apr 4, 2015 14:11:16 #
I have more lenses that any sane person I know..... to the point that I think it has become an affliction for which there is NO cure! I'm now buying duplicates of a lens I already own! Case in point: I already owned a very nice copy of a SMC Pentax-A 70-210mm lens. I love it. It's exceptionally sharp, color rendition and saturation is what Pentax lenses are famous for and it's 8 aperture blades produces some wonderful bokeh. An added, often used feature is it's close focus (1:4) ability. But, when I had the opportunity to buy ANOTHER one.... in EX condition.... for $18.00, what was I to do? What WAS I to do? :oops:
I have been looking for a SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm lens to go with my Pentax-F 70-210mm. I saw one on eBay last night, being offered in combination with the other of the "triplets," the Pentax-F 35-105mm. A "Buy it Now" price of $79.00 for both. They were in EX+ condition, but I resisted the temptation and went to bed. Just after I turned off the lights, I said,....."Aw, what the hell!" I got up, went BACK on eBay and bought them! So now, I have the famous "Triplets." What was I to do? What WAS I to do?
Yep..... Lens Herpes. It's incurable.... and might eventually prove fatal! :lol:
I have been looking for a SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm lens to go with my Pentax-F 70-210mm. I saw one on eBay last night, being offered in combination with the other of the "triplets," the Pentax-F 35-105mm. A "Buy it Now" price of $79.00 for both. They were in EX+ condition, but I resisted the temptation and went to bed. Just after I turned off the lights, I said,....."Aw, what the hell!" I got up, went BACK on eBay and bought them! So now, I have the famous "Triplets." What was I to do? What WAS I to do?
Yep..... Lens Herpes. It's incurable.... and might eventually prove fatal! :lol:
Apr 4, 2015 14:13:09 #
Good for you now stay away from my cameras they mate only with what I allow them to! :shock: :mrgreen: :XD: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Apr 4, 2015 14:15:15 #
Dewman wrote:
But, when I had the opportunity to buy ANOTHER one.... in EX condition.... for $18.00, what was I to do?
Get control, man! With that $18 you could have bought half a tank of gas! :D
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Apr 4, 2015 14:18:57 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Get control, man! With that $18 you could have bought half a tank of gas! :D
Maybe for a Honda, but not a Silverado.
Apr 4, 2015 14:38:21 #
jethro779 wrote:
Maybe for a Honda, but not a Silverado.
OK, then you could have bought a 12 pack of liquid refreshment!
Apr 4, 2015 14:54:25 #
traveler90712 wrote:
OK, then you could have bought a 12 pack of liquid refreshment!
I could also get a bottle of Jack Daniels Black Label.
Apr 4, 2015 15:05:15 #
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Apr 4, 2015 15:48:52 #
Dewman wrote:
I have more lenses that any sane person I know....... (show quote)
$18 bucks? Thats like 2 or 3 cups of coffee at Starbucks. Not enough to be concerned about. Seems like a really good deal to me. Congrats.
Apr 4, 2015 21:43:00 #
Exactly, Bob! To me, $18 bucks was a no-brainer! My daughter is becoming interested in photography and I can see it possibly ending up in her camera bag at some point!
boberic wrote:
$18 bucks? Thats like 2 or 3 cups of coffee at Starbucks. Not enough to be concerned about. Seems like a really good deal to me. Congrats.
Apr 4, 2015 21:53:03 #
Dewman wrote:
Yep..... Lens Herpes. It's incurable.... and might eventually prove fatal! :lol:
Unlike true love, herpes is forever.
The last thing you want is your images breaking out in random spots or sores.
I really hope you are wrong! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Apr 5, 2015 01:10:59 #
Enjoy your hobby. I like lenses, too. They compel my eye.
I sense an urge to own lenses for their expression of design beauty, and for the notion this or that lens will capture the best photograph.
I sense an urge to own lenses for their expression of design beauty, and for the notion this or that lens will capture the best photograph.
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Apr 5, 2015 01:22:33 #
Duplicate lenses? That's not a good sign.
Cure:
First, you need to remove the source of temptation. Stay away from eBay, Craigslist, etc. At least for a good while. You can't crave for deals you don't know exist.
Secondly, spend time really getting to know the lenses you already have rather than dreaming about new ones.
Cure:
First, you need to remove the source of temptation. Stay away from eBay, Craigslist, etc. At least for a good while. You can't crave for deals you don't know exist.
Secondly, spend time really getting to know the lenses you already have rather than dreaming about new ones.
Apr 5, 2015 01:34:40 #
traveler90712 wrote:
OK, then you could have bought a 12 pack of liquid refreshment!
jethro779 wrote:
I could also get a bottle of Jack Daniels Black Label.
boberic wrote:
Thats like 2 or 3 cups of coffee at Starbucks.
So many choices. What are we to do? I know. Forget the coffee. :? ;)
Apr 5, 2015 01:55:49 #
I've found over the years that lenses, much like people, each have their own personalities. Case in point: I have a Vivitar 28-210mm lens that, after shooting some test shots shortly after receiving it, was very disappointed in it's "sharpness." I have several other older Vivitar-M and "A" lenses and all are exceptionally sharp, but this one was.... well, not exactly blurry.... but.... I guess you could say "soft." One day, I was walking into my kitchen and the morning sun was shining through the window onto a fresh bouquet of flowers. They looked rather nice in that particular light, so I decided to photograph them. My tripod happened to still have the "soft" Vivitar lens and camera on it, so I said, "Aw, what the heck, I'll give it one more chance." The included photo is the result. The "softness" gave the image the something special it needed, rather than the razor's edge sharpness I THOUGHT it needed. The lens became one of my favorite for portraiture, giving the "Hollywood starlet" treatment to my subjects.
And yes, there is something very compelling about the older Pentax and Vivitar lenses.... their astounding quality of build.... all metal and glass. The heft and sturdy feel is very reassuring in a lot of respects.
And yes, there is something very compelling about the older Pentax and Vivitar lenses.... their astounding quality of build.... all metal and glass. The heft and sturdy feel is very reassuring in a lot of respects.
anotherview wrote:
Enjoy your hobby. I like lenses, too. They compel my eye. I sense an urge to own lenses for their expression of design beauty, and for the notion this or that lens will capture the best photograph.
Apr 5, 2015 07:56:28 #
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