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Yeah, I know. I had an ongoing event gig, never a need for high ISO, and no need for big files. I needed a second shooter, so we had first two, then three, then sold two, then sold the third when things slowed down for a while. Then it picked up again, so we bought two used bodies, then bought two more. The gig ended for good, so I sold them all... I wish I'd kept at least one for sure. :angry:And how about those four Nikon D2H bodies? Man, if I had just ONE of those, you'd have to pry it from my cold, dead hands!
gary
Oh it's pretty simple really :ROTFL::I think I understand the addiction (I admit I have it as well ) of seeking the holy grail... the best lenses I can own, and use...
But a quick question out of curiosity: I understand the logic of buying a lens the second time (because you miss or regret selling a lens that you used to have from buying it the first time), but what happens on the third time buying?? Wouldn't you kind of know that the lens isn't for you when you sell it the second time round? It's troublesome the 3rd and 4th time getting the same lens again and again
(Ok, I understand the 4th time, since you mentioned going back to full frame... but what was the story for the 3rd 35cron? )
Ouch! My head hurts.Oh it's pretty simple really :ROTFL::
1) Bought a new black 35 'cron for my M8/M7 combo.
2) Found a nice silver 35 'cron so bought it for my M7.
3) Silver 'cron much sharper than the new black 'cron so I negotiated a return.
4) My buddy bought my M8 & 'cron combo as part of a different trade.
5) I found another black 'cron so bought it.
6) Sold my M7 with the 'cron as a package when i bought my M9.
7) My buddy trades back 35 'cron as part of another deal.
8) Another trade later and the 35 'cron goes back to my buddy again.
9) I pick up a nice coded 35 'cron for my M9 ...
Is this part of some advanced "cooking the books" scheme?Oh it's pretty simple really :ROTFL::
1) Bought a new black 35 'cron for my M8/M7 combo.
2) Found a nice silver 35 'cron so bought it for my M7.
3) Silver 'cron much sharper than the new black 'cron so I negotiated a return.
4) My buddy bought my M8 & 'cron combo as part of a different trade.
5) I found another black 'cron so bought it.
6) Sold my M7 with the 'cron as a package when i bought my M9.
7) My buddy trades back 35 'cron as part of another deal.
8) Another trade later and the 35 'cron goes back to my buddy again.
9) I pick up a nice coded 35 'cron for my M9 ...
Not to mention the international customs & taxes angle - my buddy is in the UK and I'm in the USIs this part of some advanced "cooking the books" scheme?
My mistake, it is f4 , he is wishing it was 2.8 but than it would be really hugeBTW Peter, ask your wildlife photographer friend if he can help me find a 200-400 2.8. I'd love to have one, mine's only f4
Graham, I wonder if you'd have had all those 35's going and coming if you had bought a 35 Lux instead.Oh it's pretty simple really :ROTFL::
1) Bought a new black 35 'cron for my M8/M7 combo.
2) Found a nice silver 35 'cron so bought it for my M7.
3) Silver 'cron much sharper than the new black 'cron so I negotiated a return.
4) My buddy bought my M8 & 'cron combo as part of a different trade.
5) I found another black 'cron so bought it.
6) Sold my M7 with the 'cron as a package when i bought my M9.
7) My buddy trades back 35 'cron as part of another deal.
8) Another trade later and the 35 'cron goes back to my buddy again.
9) I pick up a nice coded 35 'cron for my M9 ...
Best advice Michael Richman (sp?) ever said, back in 07' was it?: "I sold the M8, but I'd recommend holding onto the M glass..."two 35 lux, two 50 lux, two 35 asph, three elmar 50 latest.
had all the lenses for my M6 kit, sold them when I stopped using film, bought them again with the m8...
I think most of us can relate to that... more than once, actually... (me included)... :toocool: thinking that:Buying my latest M8, I declared myself ready to become a one-camera-man...