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I think im going full minimalism in photography because of decision fatigue

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In a journey marked by passion and evolution, I find myself leaning towards minimalism in photography to combat decision fatigue. Since 2016, my gear collection has expanded from a beloved Nikon D5500 to a diverse array of Sigma and Sony lenses, each adding a new layer to my creative expression. However, the weight of choice can be overwhelming. After a recent solo trip to Singapore, I realized that simplifying my setup might liberate my creativity.

I am a gear hoarder, since I started photography in 2016 I was 15 at that timeI was blessed enough to be able to get the gear I wanted I started with a Nikon d5500 with a kit 18-140 lens love it so much, but then I learned about new glass and especially about Sigma lenses I bought a 12-14 for my first trip to the US ( New York) to shoot wide angles of the city,, I cherished this lens so much after that a friend let me borrow a sigma 50mm 1,4 which was and still is a crazy lens and sometimes I still miss it, after that I added the famous Sigma 18-35 1.8 to this day the best lens I think I ever used it lived permanently on my camera.

In 2022 I gave in and decided to ditch Nikon and see that was up with Sony so I sold all the gear and got myself the A7IV with a sigma 28-70 2.8 which lived permanently on my camera for 2-3 years after that I decided I wanted to get a small prime because I missed the 50 mm 1.4 so I got the Sony 35 mm 1.8 small and portable lens and good for night photography my end goal was to be covered from 28mm to 200 over the years I managed to test the tamron 70-300 for some shoots I liked it but it was too big so I returned it, last year when Sigma released the 20-200 I taught it was be perfect lens for me Wide and tele at the same time with a small trade off regarding the F stops so I think for my mental sake I'll try to do a 180 and run with the 20-200 for a while, yes I'll miss the low light capabilities of the low F stop lenses but if it will help me get rid of decision fatigue I'll be happy do to so for a while. For example I recently went for a solo trip to Singapore and could focus on photography and honestly bringing all my lenses with me felt anxious because I couldn't decide what to bring with me.

Any of you have been in the same scenario when after years you realized you might be happy with only one lens?
(by the way no need to message me about me selling you my gear, that won't happen ;) )

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