32GB overkill for photography?

[fate0311]

post processing in photoshop and Lightroom for still photography is the brunt of my work.

Is 16GB still more than enough for this or would I notice quicker RAW file transferring with 32GB?

I’m trying to justify a base model for resale value down the road.

 

[Mac-key]

RAW file transferring has more to do with the processor and not your memory... As a professional photographer I can tell you 16GB is enough. BUT I will be getting the 32GB option because in a couple years 16GB may not be enough, but 32GB will definitely be enough

 

[mmomega]

I would check the current machine I was using and do whatever my job was and then check RAM usage.
Your usage and system will show you.

 

[Azeroth1]

No. 32 is not overkill and a good investment with those apps.

 

[maflynn]

I'm rocking with 8GB with Lightroom, so yeah, I kind do think that 32GB is going to be over kill

 

[tivoboy]

I think for your needs 16gb is certainly enough. Give it a few years where the price to value ratio of 32gb is more reasonable.