Dear God, What have I done?

I hate to step in on the OP's thread, but I posted some soccer pictures last night in the sports forum. I need to test my copy for focus issues, but I am pretty sure that it is just me .

So here is a link to that thread if you are interested in sample shots.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=214731

Travis

People who say their hobby is photography, are wrong.
Their hobby is collecting EXPENSIVE pieces of photographic equipment!

Enjoy

At the risk of raining on a parade, why do people insist on congratulating someone for buying something they admit they can't really afford? Many go on to say that it will then be better if they go on to buy their spouse something else that they also can't afford. It's one thing if you're a pro who will make money off the lens. For taking pictures of your son's soccer, likely in daylight, a 100-300F4 is a fine lens and a good bargain, especially used, and IMHO I'd really have to NEED the 2.8 to justify the price difference.

I "could" afford any lens available, but the expense has to compete with other priorities in my (and my families) life and to me that means I need to be able to do something with that lens I can't realistically do with a cheaper alternative. If photography was my profession or my only hobby/interest I might feel differently.

man you must be fun at parties!!! (only kidding here boss)

Well, let's make sure we don't invite him to the grand opening party of Bubba's Diner II in Times Square later this month.

mark

Or help me open the box on my 1200mm 5.6 that is coming!

BTW, Lungdoc, you ask why we insist on congratulating him, or anyone else for that matter, when they make a purchase? Most times, IMHO, people say the can't afford something they buy for the effect but is not really the fact. Also, why would you insist on raining on someone's parade? Is that any better?

Fact is, the purchase has already been made. Should we lambast the person? Maybe when they post that their family is going hungry because of their free spending, then we'll flame them, but not before.

mark

Well, I hope you can afford it. Or don't expect congratulations from me.

mark

MJDAK, Master of the OBVIOUS....<wicked kung fu sound>

MDJAK wrote:
Well, I hope you can afford it. Or don't expect congratulations from me.

mark

Well I cant, I just sold my children to gypsies to buy it. Man the wife is going to be a bit displeased.

Dante King wrote:
Well I cant, I just sold my children to gypsies to buy it. Man the wife is going to be a bit displeased.

It's probably worth it. Right now, the way my 17 year old daughter is behaving, I'd trade her for the 400 f2.8. My wife, on the other hand, would be a bit more than displeased though.

mark

Well, you KNOW her behavior is only temporary!!! I'll have the gypsies call you.

This is why i never want to get a credit card, i can just imagine the dept id be in

Well people must inhabit a different financial and spousal world than I do if spending that much more than intended is a minor issue and spending another equal amount on something shiny is a solution. It must be nice to be free of competing priorities for that kind of money - savings? vacation? home improvement? charity donation? New computer? Car replacement? Sports gear? etc. etc.....
But what the hell, it is a hobby and as long as he's in fact happy with the choice and not really feeling "Oh my God" about it then enjoy and take good pictures

i've always justified my purchases by thinking of my son. capturing the best shots of him that i can. it's worked out so far. my wife and i are happy with the pictures we have. and, my son is always happy to smile for one more.