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p.3 #8 · p.3 #8 · Nikon E Lens - what do you want & expect next? (1.4 glass, etc) | |
I get that.
But the 50L and 58G and 50G 1.4 are different from what a 50E would be. So it would be unique. And people would buy it.
JohnK007 wrote:
Thank you for sharing, Chris. Most interesting.
Even with the limitations explained, there is still hope
It says,
"If you have been wondering why Nikon does not release fast f/1.2 primes with autofocus, while Canon has the excellent 50mm f/1.2L and 85mm f/1.2L II lenses in its stable, the answer is primarily in the limitation of the physical diameter of the Nikon F mount. It would be very cost prohibitive for Nikon to try to design f/1.2 lenses with autofocus capabilities, because of space limitations on the rear side of lenses. Such designs would have to be limited to under 60mm focal length range and even then, the CPU contacts would probably have to be put right on the rear element."
as well as ...
"Shorter focal length f/1.2 lenses would be possible to engineer, but they might require cutting into the glass as described above, which would complicate both the design and the manufacturing process of such a lens, making it very expensive and potentially impractical to sell. Nikon would have to charge thousands of dollars for a 50mm f/1.2 AF-S lens, which would be extremely tough to market. Such a lens would have to be made to order in limited quantities, similar to some of the exotic super telephoto lenses."
I think Nasim forgets the price of the Otus lenses ...
Nikon has, in the past, offered rare, exquisite lenses ... on a limited basis ... and for obscene amounts of money.
Lenses that are still legendary today (e.g., Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 AIS, Noct-Nikkor 58 f/1.2 AIS, Nikkor 300mm f/2 ED-IF AIS, etc.)
I think Nikon should do this again. I firmly believe a Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 E would be a yawner ... while a $3,500 (no-expense spared) AF 50mm f/1.0 or f/1.2 would fly off the shelves.
I personally would rather spend an extra grand, or more, on something pivotal, and feel excited to spend $3K-$3,500 for an f/1.0 or f/1.2 ... with everything Nikon has learned put into it ... than spend $1900 on another "also ran" lens, with "cut corners" here and there for the masses.
But that's just me ......Show more →
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