douglasf13 wrote: naturephoto1 wrote: douglasf13 wrote: allebaug wrote:
If only it was the Lux\'s street price.
Yeah, the price is tough. I could understand if the 50/2 was the same price as the 50/1.4, since you\'re gaining some IQ and loosing a stop, but another few thousand bucks makes it tough to justify. That f2 performance certainly looks outrageous, though.
B&H Photo has the 50mm AA listed for $7195, That is quite a price for a normal lens.
Rich
Yeah, I basically only shoot normal lenses, so it would be right up my alley, and I\'d consider it if it was in the realm of the 50 Summilux in price, but $7K is steep. It does look to be a world beating lens, though, so I\'m sure it will sell well.
Doug,
Would we expect anything else from Leica when they charge such a premium price for an optic? But, in my case I hardly use my 50mm R lens. Tuesday, I just picked the 50mm and 35mm R Summicrons from Leica USA after a cleaning and lube. But, we all have different needs and uses.
douglasf13 wrote: naturephoto1 wrote: douglasf13 wrote: allebaug wrote:
If only it was the Lux\'s street price.
Yeah, the price is tough. I could understand if the 50/2 was the same price as the 50/1.4, since you\'re gaining some IQ and loosing a stop, but another few thousand bucks makes it tough to justify. That f2 performance certainly looks outrageous, though.
B&H Photo has the 50mm AA listed for $7195, That is quite a price for a normal lens.
Rich
Yeah, I basically only shoot normal lenses, so it would be right up my alley, and I\'d consider it if it was in the realm of the 50 Summilux in price, but $7K is steep. It does look to be a world beating lens, though, so I\'m sure it will sell well.
Doug,
Would we expect anything else from Leica when they charge such a premium price for an optic? But, my case I hardly use my 50mm R lens. Tuesday, I just picked the 50mm and 35mm R Summicrons from Leica USA after a cleaning and lube. But, we all have different needs and uses.
Rich
Jan 25, 2013 at 04:26 PM
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