Did someone mention G.A.S.? (Page 7): DO tell? And here along I thought buying a lens you don't have, in a focal length to fit an identified need, was simply good planning. But what do...

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Delderby wrote:

That is exactly what Canikon and others are doing - and very few of their products are used by REAL photographers = only by label worshipers and posers.

DO tell? And here along I thought buying a lens you don't have, in a focal length to fit an identified need, was simply good planning. But what do I know? I'm just a stupid American.

Well if what you say is indeed the case then I wish to personally thank the label worshipers and posers for helping to keep Canikon in business.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

tiphareth51 wrote:

Nice set-up. That's a great lens. Congrats!

Thank you, that camera and are still growing on each other. ;)

Dean37 Loc: Fresno, CA

Mike D. wrote:

Dean, check the reply on page 6. It will be one of, if not the first.

You have some nice glass there. Nikon is, first and foremost, an optics company so make pretty with what you have and stop worrying about whether it is the latest and greatest.

If it does what you need and want, then what else could you possibly be looking for? With that said, go make some images.

Thank you, I am aware of the history of Nikon and figured that the glass was the most important part of a camera system back in the days of film. The box that holds the film and lens is important to the extent of having control of the light exposure time and prevention of light leaks, but the glass is vital. The same still holds true in the age of digital sensors.

Those are a few of many lenses in my possession all of which have served me well, but they are my magic threesome. They prove to me every time I use them that I really badly need to improve my photography lack of skills.

pesfls Loc: Oregon, USA

Mike D. wrote:

You know, my "keeping up with the Jones's&quo... (show quote)

I’m with you on purchasing lightly used, properly working items. Saves a ton.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

Dean37 wrote:

Thank you, I am aware of the history of Nikon and ... (show quote)

We are a work in progress Sir. lol

JBuckley

I'm saving up for that gear, myself.

Nice "acquisition" !

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Dean37 wrote:

Thank you, I am aware of the history of Nikon and figured that the glass was the most important part of a camera system back in the days of film.

Still is.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Delderby wrote:

You'll get more satisfaction from continuing to produce better pics from the gear you know than those who suffer from the GAS mentality.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

JD750 wrote:

DO tell? And here along I thought buying a lens you don't have, in a focal length to fit an identified need, was simply good planning. But what do I know? I'm just a stupid American.

Well if what you say is indeed the case then I wish to personally thank the label worshipers and posers for helping to keep Canikon in business.

I don't think Americans are stupid - what Americans have achieved in a couple of hundred years is phenomenal.
The circumstance you describe is not GAS, but a reasonable and justifiable purchase.
My definition of GAS is a mental state of want in order to satisfy an obscure desire, and is world wide.
This topic was / is not mine, but I do like discussion.

Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown

Also had an GAS attack but is was an eGAS attack...my Z8 will arrive this week. Shhhh don't tell the SUPREME COMMANDER or I will be in deep you know what.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Delderby wrote:

I don't think Americans are stupid - what Americans have achieved in a couple of hundred years is phenomenal.
The circumstance you describe is not GAS, but a reasonable and justifiable purchase.
My definition of GAS is a mental state of want in order to satisfy an obscure desire, and is world wide.
This topic was / is not mine, but I do like discussion.

Thank you for the clarification on the purchase and GAS. For what it is worth I think Americans are stupid sometimes but that is another topic not and for here.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

pesfls wrote:

I’m with you on purchasing lightly used, properly working items. Saves a ton.

Some years ago I purchased a 10-24mm for my D 7100. The asking price for a new one on sites like Adorama and B & H was just under one thousand dollars. I found one on Ebay for $350.00 with nary a scratch.

It was my first taste of what good glass does for your IQ and I haven't looked back. These days I define a need and start my search there. I am pretty patient and will sit on the idea until I find the item for a price that I am willing to part with.

So far I have been really pleased with my purchases.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

Dalek wrote:

Also had an GAS attack but is was an eGAS attack...my Z8 will arrive this week. Shhhh don't tell the SUPREME COMMANDER or I will be in deep you know what.

lol

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

JD750 wrote:

Thank you for the clarification on the purchase and GAS. For what it is worth I think Americans are stupid sometimes but that is another topic not and for here.

How bout APATHETIC until the poop hits them in the head...

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

MrBob wrote:

How bout APATHETIC until the poop hits them in the head...

Also not necessarily off the mark Bob, but that is another post.