how many $$$ have legacy lenses saved for you? and aren't they fun?

jalywol wrote:

I like legacy glass, but in actual practice, there are just two legacy lenses that I use freqently (one very frequently), and two that I also like, but use less frequently.

The Nikon Micro-Nikkor 55mm f3.5 non-AI is my well-used macro lens. I even tried the 60mm Oly this summer, but after comparing the output of both of them, I realized the Nikon was fully the equal of the Oly in terms of sharpness, even wide open, and I also prefer having direct focus control, not focus by wire....so I returned the Oly. That saved me about $425.....

The other lens I use a lot is my Yashica 50mm f1.7. However, I also do have the 45mm f1.8 Oly, which I use when I need AF in that focal range. I love the image rendition of the Yashica, and if I had to give up one of my native lenses, it would be the Oly 45mm, and I would keep the Yashica instead.

I also have a Yashica ML 35mm f2.8, and 135mm f2.8. There are no native M43 lenses for either of these focal lengths, so I use them when the occasion arises. I would, however, get a native M43 version of a 35mm if one came out....so no savings there.

One legacy lens purchase actually made me go out and spend more on M43 lenses....I found a Konica Hexanon 24mm, which I bought for $35, to try the focal length. It turned out to be a very good fl for me, but also turned out to be a fairly valuable lens....so I Ebayed it, and made a $200 profit....which then immediately went into the M43 PL 25mm f1.4 (which I absolutely LOVE)...so in this case, I ended up spending $300 due to a legacy purchase!