When GAS pays off

[RNO7552]

Thought I would share this tale with you all.

Recently acquired the Tamron 17-70 which I part exed my 18-105 for.

At the time I really wanted the 16-55 but even with advanced GAS syndrome couldn’t bring myself to justify the cost.

Fast forward a couple of weeks and YouTube convinced me I should have got the 16-55 so I sent a part ex query to my Camera dealer. In fairness they got back to me and talked me out of it saying that I probably wouldn’t see a huge uplift and to give the Tamron a bit more time.

Whilst thanking him for his honesty I tossed in a remark that at least I could now use the money saved towards the Peak Design travel tripod when he said “funny you should say that, I’ve just today taken in my first ever one of those and it’s the Carbon Fibre in mint condition and I’m trying to work out a price as these very rarely seem to crop up second hand”

Needless to say it’s now on its way and at £420 against the rrp of £569 my GAS symptoms are in remission but who knows how long for!!

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

hahaha good for you Rob!
The camera store didn't steer you wrong, the Tammy gives you more reach and same aperture compared to the Sony 16-55, and as you said in your other thread, the often cited "softness at 70mm" was a non-issue.
I can't justify the expense for the carbon fibre Peak Design tripod, but my birthday is next month and I may ask for donations towards the aluminum version. So I'll be keen to hear your feedback on it once it arrives

 

[G-FOTO.de]

... the Peak Design travel tripod when he said “funny you should say that, I’ve just today taken in my first ever one of those and it’s the Carbon Fibre in mint condition and I’m trying to work out a price as these very rarely seem to crop up second hand”

Needless to say it’s now on its way and at £420 against the rrp of £569 my GAS symptoms are in remission but who knows how long for!!

I have a lot of very expensive gear, but I never could justify the purchase of the PD travel tripod.
Too much comprise, for too much money.

But nevertheless, I guess you did not buy it by chance.

 

[RNO7552]

But nevertheless, I guess you did not buy it by chance.

No, I have had my eye on this for quite a while.
I only have a need for a compact travel tripod and this has a much smaller form factor than my current tripod which is the Manfrotto Befree live.
Don’t think I’m making any compromise as it will meet my needs but fully agree with you that it’s very overpriced. Has I not got it for £149 less than the list price I probably would still be looking.

 

[garuda]

....... my GAS symptoms are in remission but who knows how long for!!

I strongly suggest you AVOID the Sony a1 advertisements at all costs! Since the recidivism rate is extremely high.

 

[RNO7552]

I strongly suggest you AVOID the Sony a1 advertisements at all costs! Since the recidivism rate is extremely high.

No worries there. My A6600 is less than a year old and I’ve spent the last 6 months of lockdown getting acquainted with it so the idea of starting over with a new camera doesn’t appeal.
Moreover it will take far more than a £6500 camera to improve my photography and the money will be better spent by being put towards a deposit for a house for my stepdaughter.

........................Exits stage left trying to convince himself that he meant all the above...............

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

........................Exits stage left trying to convince himself that he meant all the above...............

 

[RNO7552]

hahaha good for you Rob!
The camera store didn't steer you wrong, the Tammy gives you more reach and same aperture compared to the Sony 16-55, and as you said in your other thread, the often cited "softness at 70mm" was a non-issue.
I can't justify the expense for the carbon fibre Peak Design tripod, but my birthday is next month and I may ask for donations towards the aluminum version. So I'll be keen to hear your feedback on it once it arrives

Hi Chris
Finally took delivery of the PD tripod, there was a bit of a delay as I had to ask the Camera store to delay delivery until after my wife went back to work following a weeks leave.
Have to say it’s an absolute gem, such a small profile and seems sturdy enough for my needs. Holds up to all the hype on YouTube and I think it’s one of my most pleasing purchases to date.
Whilst I got a great deal for a used carbon fibre I think I would have been equally pleased with the aluminium version, the main trade off being a slight increase in weight and although some reviews and PD themselves claim the carbon version is 20% sturdier, with my Sony Apsc set up I really don’t think it would have been a concern.
Saw your comments on your recent Tamron lens purchase on another thread - you should consider adding gear reviews to the cookery videos.
Cheers

Rob

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Thanks for letting me know Rob, I am definitely going to get that (aluminum) PD tripod before any significant new trips (local adventures might not quite be worth it, but international trips will be!).
As for the reviews, thanks for the suggestion!

 

[RNO7552]

When I created this post earlier this year I rashly claimed that I thought my GAS might be in remission - how wrong I was!!
Recently acquired the Tamron 11-20 and it’s a beautiful lens. Having also taken the plunge and bought the DJI Mini 2 and their Pocket 2 I realised I needed to make more room in my camera bag, either that or hire a butler to carry a second bag. So the deal for the 11-20 saw me part ex my Sigma trio of 16, 30 and 56mm together with the Rokinon 12mm and I only had to find £50 to get the Tamron.
Now running with the Tamron 11-20 and 17-70 and the Sony 70-350. This gives me a huge focal range from just 3 lenses and to be honest I hadn’t used the primes for months as I find it much easier to zoom with a lens rather than with my legs!

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Hi Rob! since last we chatted on this thread, I bought the Tamron 17-70 and have been enjoying it thoroughly. While I want the 11-20, I can't justify it yet, as I would probably need to sell my Sony 10-18 and Sigma 16 to make up the difference.
Also, enjoy the drone! I think I'm going to sell mine: too many rules and regulations and its only going to get worse

 

[RNO7552]

Hi Rob! since last we chatted on this thread, I bought the Tamron 17-70 and have been enjoying it thoroughly. While I want the 11-20, I can't justify it yet, as I would probably need to sell my Sony 10-18 and Sigma 16 to make up the difference.
Also, enjoy the drone! I think I'm going to sell mine: too many rules and regulations and its only going to get worse

Hi Chris, good to hear from you. Glad you’re enjoying the 17-70, it’s on my A6600 90% of the time. I bought the 11-20 for landscape but it’s a fantastic macro lens as well. Going to test it later this week for astro as Thursday night into Friday is reckoned to be the best time to catch the Perseid meteor shower around here, cloud permitting of course.
Only had the drone a couple of months but here in the Uk it’s pretty good for sub 250g drones with fewer restrictions than elsewhere, trouble is I need to decide what I really want to do when I go out as I keep getting torn between the camera and drone, I really need to only take one or the other out with me.