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Have you ever had a cull on your photo gear.Get rid of that because i dont use it thing and after a lot of thought put it back in the bag,abit like a old dog,just cant bear to se it go
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I'm starting to know what gear I use the most, what doesn't earn its keep and what can be purchased to make things complete. Got a 14mm f/2.8 arriving tomorrow from a trade with a 12-24mm f/4 - just didn't use the zoom so thought a prime will be more use. I've ditched a few flashes lately to make room for new gear and more importantly, get some funds together.
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I`ll let you know how it feels in a couple of weeks!
Ive just bought a couple of new lens as i wanted IS versions, was tempted to keep hold of the old ones just in case but now im thinking itd be a waste, they`d proberly never get used so i might as well recoup their cost.
Ive just bought a couple of new lens as i wanted IS versions, was tempted to keep hold of the old ones just in case but now im thinking itd be a waste, they`d proberly never get used so i might as well recoup their cost.
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I did that recently. Wasnt using my 24-105L lens and sold it. Good to have the dosh, but regretted it straight away!:shake:
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I've thought about it, and I'm still seriously considering rationalising my digital camera bag down to just three lenses. I think the discipline of restricted choice would improve my technique. When I need something else I can hire it, e.g. for a special holiday or event.
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My original plan was to buy cheap and soon as I got the real deal to sell off the older and cheaper alternatives. I have sold off a few but I seem to have become far too attached to my 50 and 150 Sigma lenses now. Luckily the missus hasn't noticed I have large stocks of gear. shhh 
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That's a very interesting point, my guess is that few will follow its concept as the 'hobby' seems to be self perpetuating.
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I really need too! I'm in the process of selling off over 150 cameras that my Father left me. If I could keep them all I would, but it's far too much!
I was counting the lenses the other night and there are over a dozen Canon EOS lenses, 18+ Nikon lenses and I use Olympus 4/3
of which I only have 4.
I was counting the lenses the other night and there are over a dozen Canon EOS lenses, 18+ Nikon lenses and I use Olympus 4/3
of which I only have 4.I really need too! I'm in the process of selling off over 150 cameras that my Father left me. If I could keep them all I would, but it's far too much!
I was counting the lenses the other night and there are over a dozen Canon EOS lenses, 18+ Nikon lenses and I use Olympus 4/3
Would it not be worth considering getting a Nikon or Canon body (assuming your new collection are film) and keeping some of the lenses that fit?
Would be a quick way to build up a very nice collection and still sell the bulk for cash?
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I really need too! I'm in the process of selling off over 150 cameras that my Father left me. If I could keep them all I would, but it's far too much!
I was counting the lenses the other night and there are over a dozen Canon EOS lenses, 18+ Nikon lenses and I use Olympus 4/3
For Christ's sake don't update your camera bag the admins would have a Dickie Fit
Where are you selling them? TP or eBay?
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Wishes he had a couple more Inches
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Done it several times. Ive lost count of the number of lenses Ive had and sold.
Im trying to control it now, buy buying the best I can and making sure I only buy what I know I need and use the most. Ive stopped browsing ebay so I cant convince myself I need that f/2.8 lens thats ending in 10 minutes...
I used to have about 10 lenses,most of which I never used so I sold all but 2 and then wished I hadnt sold them.
I then sold everything, including all my bodies, and regretted that even more.
Im pretty satisfied with what I have at the moment, although I'd rather have the 85mm f/1.4 than the 50 f/1.4, but thats not going to happen this century!
Im trying to control it now, buy buying the best I can and making sure I only buy what I know I need and use the most. Ive stopped browsing ebay so I cant convince myself I need that f/2.8 lens thats ending in 10 minutes...
I used to have about 10 lenses,most of which I never used so I sold all but 2 and then wished I hadnt sold them.
I then sold everything, including all my bodies, and regretted that even more.
Im pretty satisfied with what I have at the moment, although I'd rather have the 85mm f/1.4 than the 50 f/1.4, but thats not going to happen this century!
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I'm going to sell my last aps-c only lens in the new year, can't see me selling any more.