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<blockquote data-quote="PapaST" data-source="post: 361356" data-attributes="member: 8330">Good for him for doing what he feels is best for himself.&nbsp; For me it's too broad of a stroke to just stick with one lens manufacturer.&nbsp; The expense of maintaining resonates with me, it all goes into the consideration of TCO (total cost of ownership).&nbsp; If the cost of the lens and maintenance costs outweigh the quality then I too would consider other brands.&nbsp; To me, third party manufacturers are bringing the expensive argument to the forefront simply by raising the quality of their products. Anything is TOO expensive if it's not worth it, but if the quality is superior then the expense is warranted.&nbsp; IMO Nikon will not go down in price so to keep more of these blogs from popping up they really need to raise the bar.&nbsp; &nbsp; You gotta love competition.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="PapaST, post: 361356, member: 8330"] Good for him for doing what he feels is best for himself. For me it's too broad of a stroke to just stick with one lens manufacturer. The expense of maintaining resonates with me, it all goes into the consideration of TCO (total cost of ownership). If the cost of the lens and maintenance costs outweigh the quality then I too would consider other brands. To me, third party manufacturers are bringing the expensive argument to the forefront simply by raising the quality of their products. Anything is TOO expensive if it's not worth it, but if the quality is superior then the expense is warranted. IMO Nikon will not go down in price so to keep more of these blogs from popping up they really need to raise the bar. You gotta love competition. ;) [/QUOTE]

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