Do I / Don't I ?

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DS23 replied

25 November 2008, 16:45
until the rabbits take over.
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Bob Dalek replied

25 November 2008, 15:18
If it's giving you pleasure, then buy everything you fancy. Even if your photos are poo, so what? I collect magic tricks. I am crap at preforming them; never put me off buying 'em.
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Pogle replied

25 November 2008, 15:15
Originally posted by n5gooner View Post

well for some time now I've been taking so fairly good photos, sold a few which is always a bonus, can also put everthing through the company.

But I've now found I developed a problem, I can't stop buying kit for the camera. So I'm now looking at some new glass. Ether a 10-20mm f2.8 or a nifty 50, and I keep thinking, no don't do it, then, sod it why not.

So the question is do I splash the cash or not. (and should I wait until the VAT rate has dropped )

If you are doing it for your hobby and you can afford it and you will use it, then why not?
If however you're doing it because you have aspirations to become a pro and you think that you'll need it for your kit, then think again.

Years ago, I used to work as a photographer/technician for an Metallurgical laboratory and used to hire pro equipment to do shots for the company mag. - Could you try hiring to see if you would get much use from a lens before buying?
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oracleslave replied

25 November 2008, 15:12
Originally posted by n5gooner View Post

new glass will open up new possibilities, and give me the chance to learn new stuff......but I'm sure some of it is from my need to spend cash!

2 birds with 1 stone then. Buy buy buy!

And you'll be doing the country a favour.

GB.
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n5gooner replied

25 November 2008, 15:12
Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post

How nifty a 50?

You can get a 1.8 for under £60 on amazon - prob cheaper elsewhere, so why is it an issue - just skip one night out and you've got a new lens...

yea that one's not an issue, but the other is about £1200
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BrilloPad replied

25 November 2008, 15:11
Yes.

HTH
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n5gooner replied

25 November 2008, 15:10
Originally posted by oracleslave View Post

Is this because you need retail therapy and have developed a shopping habit or because you think it will help you take better pics? Are you as good as you can be with your existing kit?

new glass will open up new possibilities, and give me the chance to learn new stuff......but I'm sure some of it is from my need to spend cash!
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Moscow Mule replied

25 November 2008, 15:08
How nifty a 50?

You can get a 1.8 for under £60 on amazon - prob cheaper elsewhere, so why is it an issue - just skip one night out and you've got a new lens...
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ThomasSoerensen replied

25 November 2008, 15:08
SPLASH

Gordo needs your VAT
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oracleslave replied

25 November 2008, 15:06
Originally posted by n5gooner View Post

But I've now found I developed a problem, I can't stop buying kit for the camera.

Is this because you need retail therapy and have developed a shopping habit or because you think it will help you take better pics? Are you as good as you can be with your existing kit?
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n5gooner started a topic Do I / Don't I ?

25 November 2008, 15:02
Do I / Don't I ?

well for some time now I've been taking so fairly good photos, sold a few which is always a bonus, can also put everthing through the company.

But I've now found I developed a problem, I can't stop buying kit for the camera. So I'm now looking at some new glass. Ether a 10-20mm f2.8 or a nifty 50, and I keep thinking, no don't do it, then, sod it why not.

So the question is do I splash the cash or not. (and should I wait until the VAT rate has dropped )
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