Rush of blood the head

...and money from my wallet.

When I bought my camera bag, the man in Calumet asked about my needs, what equipment I had etc. I told him I only needed a small bag, and that it would stop me buying any more kit. He said "Good luck with that".

Damn him.
I have just invested (!) in another three lenses:
a micro replacement for my 14-42mm kit lens;
a 45-175mm tele-zoom (also very mini);
a delicious 8mm fish-eye (a real indulgence).

So, why?
Weeeell...

I don't use my kit lens. The quality of my other (mostly prime) lenses is so much better, that whilst the zoom range is really useful, I don't like the quality, hence the new 14-42mm. Also, this lens is tiny, made for video (which I'm starting to try more and more), and looks really cute on the G2's body.

I love using my big zoom (100-300mm), but it really needs big spaces and time to use. Great for birds and the moon. But, to be honest, there are many occasions where it is just to much, and the kit lens (aside from it's other issues), doesn't have the reach.
45-175mm Sir? That will do nicely, thank you.
This is also a video lens (power zoom, very quiet), and also delightfully compact.

See. Very rational.

What? The fish eye? Oh yes.
Rather exotic, and embarrassingly expensive.
I had a fish eye extension for my LX3, which I loved. When I saw there was one for the G2 I thought "that's for me". Until I saw the price. Too much for a bit of fun.
Then I saw a video made with it. Wow. I started saving.

So, now I need a bigger bag.
Photos to follow.

UPDATE (1.2.12)
Video taken with 45-175mm: