Regrets
Most of us have owned more than one piece of photographic equipment over the years, so what have you owned and either regretted getting rid of - for whatever reason - or indeed regretted buying in the first place?
My biggest regret was losing the magnificent Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 when I switched from Canon to Fuji. That lens was so sharp! Fortunately, the Fuji 50-140 f/2.8 is a worthy substitute, perhaps 95/100 compared to the Canon's 100/100.
As for buying, I have drawers full of small gadgets I thought were useful at the time, especially for use in a studio scenario...
So what have you regretted?
My biggest regret was losing the magnificent Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 when I switched from Canon to Fuji. That lens was so sharp! Fortunately, the Fuji 50-140 f/2.8 is a worthy substitute, perhaps 95/100 compared to the Canon's 100/100.
As for buying, I have drawers full of small gadgets I thought were useful at the time, especially for use in a studio scenario...
So what have you regretted?
The miniscule Panasonic GM1. I owned two of those, the second being the rare - in the UK - GM1S with a blue/silver body and minor (alleged!) improvements.
My Sony A5100 is a good substitute and takes slightly better photos but still can't match the form factor of the GM1.
My Sony A5100 is a good substitute and takes slightly better photos but still can't match the form factor of the GM1.
I sold a Panasonic Lumix DMC TZ 80 which I was using as an everyday 'pocket' camera. I bought a new Sony DSC HX 400v to replace it, but as it is as big as a small DSLR couldn't get on with it. Sold it & bought another DMC TZ80.
I also sold my Minolta 9000 af and lenses too soon for a few £ when digital arrived.
I also sold my Minolta 9000 af and lenses too soon for a few £ when digital arrived.
I bought a Leica M4 with 50 year engraving which I sold when I got married. I had an Olympus OM1 camera with a few lenses so one of them had to go. I needed the 300mm telephoto lens for my wildlife photography so the Leica was the logical choice as the one to go. I still have a few pangs...
Dumping my OM system and moving over to Nikon, the grass was not greener, just about the same but a silly expense.
Buying expensive studio lighting and then hardly using it, preferring speedlites
Buying expensive studio lighting and then hardly using it, preferring speedlites
Quote:I regret losing my mind...
Seriously, I let go of a 5D MkII at one point that I loved to bits. The upgrade to the 5DS was worthy, but I should have kept the 5DII and had it converted to IR.
Buying - a load of old Bronica 4x5 gear. Hopeless...
The 5D series were really great cameras - and still are. I had the II and the III.
Can I put the opposite viewpoint? I used Nikon kit for years and loved it. I moved over to MFT Panasonic kit a few years back (currently a G90) and have never regretted it! Less weight, easy to use and the IQ is just as good from a smaller sensor. What's not to like? My photos are about to be used on our new village website so long live MFT.
