I was almost seduced online by an f2.8 17-50mm zoom lens until I rationalised that I already had an 18-55mm zoom and that my f/1.8 prime lenses offered much better low light options. A close call but it got me thinking about all the useless pieces of photographic junk that I have acquired.
It started a few years ago when I received a Kodak tripod as a gift. It had big yellow plastic knobs on it that squeaked as you tightened them. It certainly turned heads but unfortunately had a steady drooping action. I also received a cube-shaped spirit level that is supposed to sit on your hot-shoe and show vertical and horizontal levels. Never used it.
I have added to the problem by buying a strap that screws into the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera. Never used it. Numerous cheap filters that I might have used once or twice. A cheap replica Lee filter system that is still wrapped. A microphone that I have used once. A nifty fifty that doesn't autofocus on my camera. The list goes on.
Plus the software - Landscape Pro. Just awful.
Just wondering if anyone else has my issues with buying cheap and nasty accessories that are never used.