johnny9fingers
Well-known
One of the attractions to the micro 4/3rds system is the ability to use a wide variety of legacy lenses. So, knowing there isn't a big selection of digital primes I bought my E-P2 figuring on using my OM lenses. Then I made the mistake of looking at the 4/3rds porn thread and had a major GAS attack and started to aquire other lenses. As the GAS subsided I found my bag filled with way to much glass. Now it's back to basics, sold off some of the Contax, and have a want to trade add to exchange my Super Takumars for a couple OM lenses. All I really need is the 28/2.8 and 50/1.8 MIJ that I have, and the 24/2.8 and 100/2.8 I hope to aquire in trade. If my trade is successful I will only have the OM adapter which should keep me from buying more and more lenses... Other than buying gear, I wish there was a cure or antidote for GAS.... Does anyone else find it difficult to stop constantly buying more gear, even if you don't need it???
PCB_RF
Established
I suppose you can minimize GAS by asking, then _honestly_ answering, a few questions:
"Will this piece of cool, shiny hardware improve my photographs?"
"Will it allow me to make images I can't make with current hardware?"
"Is it better than what I now have in a concrete way that makes a difference?"
"Will I ever actually use it?"
Doesn't work for me, might work for you?
"Will this piece of cool, shiny hardware improve my photographs?"
"Will it allow me to make images I can't make with current hardware?"
"Is it better than what I now have in a concrete way that makes a difference?"
"Will I ever actually use it?"
Doesn't work for me, might work for you?
pphuang
brain drain...
The best cure for GAS is to stay off the internet...
oftheherd
Veteran
The only hope for a cure is to attend the meetings of your local GAS 12 step program. If you don't know where the nearest meetings are, call 1-GAS-beenthere.
M4streetshooter
Tourist Thru Life
Whenever I get that gas thing going and want it to stop,
I clue my wife into the situation.
Gas stops on the spot. If ya don't have a wife, don't worry about gas...
I clue my wife into the situation.
Gas stops on the spot. If ya don't have a wife, don't worry about gas...
johnny9fingers
Well-known
It would be one thing if I really needed the extra lenses, but I don't.
But I start reading about creamy bokeh, contrast and resolution that will make your eyes bleed, the smooth like butta focus ring, and like a zombie, out comes the magic plastic
But I start reading about creamy bokeh, contrast and resolution that will make your eyes bleed, the smooth like butta focus ring, and like a zombie, out comes the magic plastic