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 for hobbyist, is it worth spending $$, on lens, accessories?

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mingyuyu
post Oct 15 2014, 10:56 PM

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QUOTE(justified @ Oct 12 2014, 06:05 PM)
i am directing this question to hobbyists purely. how do you justified spending the money on the gears and accessories? i always think that i do not make a living from it like a pro, so it is not justified to spend so much on it.

to all hobbyist, what makes you splash on L series lens for example, and whatnot.. it is not an investment but splurge because you will not be able to earn $$ back from it..

so are you purely a tech junkie or someone who trully loves photography who can go on with just 18-55 and 70-200mm kit lens ?  blink.gif
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If you can afford it and enjoy using good gears or feels good, then why not?

I think that investing in higher end gear actually is a better choice compared to cheaper ones. Easier to sell as 2nd hand since they hold their value well compared to entry level gears, more durable and performs better.

Again, only if you can afford and feel happy with the purchase.
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post Oct 16 2014, 12:47 AM

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QUOTE(goldfries @ Oct 15 2014, 11:05 PM)
lenses are best, you can buy and sell off with decent value.

can't say the same for cars and computer stuff (tech stuff in general) and stuff like travel and dining, that one you can't even sell off for money. biggrin.gif
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Good lens will hold its value even for 10 years and only makes you lost 1 or 2k when you want to sell it.

People never complain when they lost like 1k by trading in their smart phones every few years tongue.gif
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post Oct 20 2014, 11:33 PM

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QUOTE(lonelytraveller @ Oct 20 2014, 10:56 PM)
i spent approximately 10-20k over the past few years to hire models for shooting

no ROI in terms of monetary gains, but had lots of fun. no regrets at all
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no offense but...

for me, a good photographer will get money from shooting models because the output is worthy for model to pay for it, not the otherwise.

you buy gears, find place and do a lot more of things, at the end you still need to pay money to others?

so rugi man.
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post Oct 24 2014, 02:46 PM

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QUOTE(XBONE4LIFE @ Oct 24 2014, 02:06 PM)
better think carefully before buying...me already regret buying expensive dslr...now leaving it on cabinet lol
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Sell it quick before it depreciates more?
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