WOW...this thread really took "fancy lenses" to the limits!! I love this forum!!!
Here's what I got out of this, in summary....
There are indeed a few fancy lenses out there and often what makes them fancy is/are some specific feature such as unusually large image circle which lends them well to 4x5 and 5x7 dual role. That would be a good reason to make that particular lens a primary anchor point in you kit such as the 115mm Rodenstock. Other factors include fast lenses and lenses that can be used in more that one way such as a convertible lens.
Other than that, there are no obviously anchor point lenses that screem, "Make me your primary lens and build a kit around me."
I was looking for the most efficient path to building a lens kit. One that I could plan out ahead, and just wait for the "deal" to show up and not have to think about it. Someone in this thread suggested I over think things. NO I DON'T.....yeah denial is the first sign on unmanageability..... yeah you called me out!!
So in the end, there's no obviously path of least resistance, it's just a path that has to be followed.
I'm ok with that. But this thread has been very helpful.
Love the ideas in here too!!
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