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Jun 10, 2013 15:26 |  #1

Any one feel they have too many lenses? Im growing as a hobbyist photographer, no paid work, but I seem to be on a spending spree to find the right combo. My current lot, is just frustrating me and I think Im going to fortify. Anyone in a similar situation?


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Jun 10, 2013 15:32 |  #2

Ya got 4 lenses, that's far from excessive in my opinion.


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Jun 10, 2013 15:34 |  #3

I definitely have too many :(


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Jun 10, 2013 15:34 |  #4

I know. Sad right. Just not working out, it seems like.


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Jun 10, 2013 15:35 |  #5

That's like saying "your tv is too big" ... come on!


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Jun 10, 2013 15:35 |  #6

L.J.G. wrote in post #16017870 (external link)
I definitely have too many :(

you have one lens for each day of the week.......On Mars (10 day week there I heard):)


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Jun 10, 2013 15:35 |  #7

Yes, I am currently looking to offload my two kits lenses now that I have fortified my needs in that range. Just trying to figure out the best way to sell them getting a decent price without getting robbed.


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Jun 10, 2013 15:37 |  #8

I didn't know it was possible to have too many lenses. . . . . ..:confused:


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Jun 10, 2013 15:38 |  #9

I have too many, and I want more :) They are mine mine mine and nobody can stop me :)




  
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Jun 10, 2013 15:41 |  #10

I don't think I have too many and I want more. Different lenses for different job.


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Jun 10, 2013 15:43 |  #11

what's frustrating you about your current kit...seems like you've got a good walk around zoom...and good coverage for primes...

and yes sometimes i think i have too many, because many sit for a while without being used...but they're normally lenses i bought just cause they were cheap...


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Jun 10, 2013 15:44 |  #12

even with my current set, I feel like I have too many. It's nice to have options, but stuff sits around too much for my liking.

thinking of cutting down to 1 zoom and 2 primes.


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Jun 10, 2013 15:44 |  #13

4 lenses is just scratching the surface! LOL!


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Jun 10, 2013 16:00 |  #14

Hey, I am cutting back and trying to have less lenses, honest. Gene


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Jun 10, 2013 16:01 |  #15

I do not have the exact number, but I have probably a lens for each day.
That are many, probably I should sell some. But I love to have different lenses for photography and for tinkering and experimenting.

I could not imaging to reduce my lenses to four :-)


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