Indiana Loc: Huntington, Indiana

Yes. The market for used photography equipment is strong...so go ahead and purchase the Sony lens. If you find that you are not using it, or you made a mistake buying it, simply call a camera store that sells used equipment, and they will be happy to purchase it from you. There policy generally will be close to the market value for the lens used less 30%, or to look at it differently you could expect to receive 70% of the used price for the lens as the value the camera store will pay you. So, compute the market value used for the lens less 30% so that you know what penalty you will be exposed to should you want to recover your investment, less the used value minus 30%. So, the Mantra for the lens is the cost to cure ( cost of Sony lens new) less the cost of recovery (recoverable amount of investment (used value $ less 30%). Go for it!

aellman Loc: Boston MA

Yes! Ask yourself, "What does my camera/lens NOT do that I need?" If the
answer is "nothing," case closed. It's easy. Just remember to ask the question
and give yourself an HONEST answer every time the GAS Devil tries to steal
your soul (and your cash). You can also put up a sign on the wall where you'll
see it every day. >Alan

BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan

Well, my current cure, besides paucity of GAS funds, is to revisit my equipment and see if I can do something new with it or my photos, something maybe I avoided before. I'd suggest a new hobby, but, having hopped from hobby to hobby, I can tell you there are no cheap ones and you still get GAS, but with different gear..

Maybe put together a photobook or narrated book with illustrations? Teach someone else how to shoot?

foxfirerodandgun Loc: Stony Creek, VA

I just solved my G.A.S. attack with the purchase of a new D7200 and a bunch of Enloop Pro batteries, CPL filters, SD cards, and a few other minor accessories. I've been waiting patiently for the D7200 to go on sale. All came from B&H. Now, to read David Bush's book on the camera and build my learning curve. Add a like new replacement Nikon 15-200mm 3.5-5.6 with all original factory packaging & paperwork, (old one started vignetting and making random clicking sounds when turned on and after taking a shot), plus a like new Nikon 18-300mm 3.5-5.6mm, (very heavy lens), with original packaging, both from mpb.com and I'm through for quite some time. Hwever, I may need a few of those Activated Charcoal Tablets if it hsppens again.

pumakat

I DON'T NEED IT.

WILLARD98407 Loc: TACOMA, WA.

Doesn't work. I tried. Just end up buying on credit and going massively into debt.

WILLARD98407 Loc: TACOMA, WA.

monopod. cane and tripod (almost) in one.

tinwhistle

Go ahead and buy your new lens. If you can afford it and pay the bills and not cause any harm go for it!

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Or at least give a financially responsible person control over your atm and credit cards.

smada2015

I would agree with most all the post, buy the lens, get out of the house, use it as incentive, the older I get the more I really try to get out and do something. Even if its just a walk around the few closest city blocks. Take the camera, with new lens, enjoy life.