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 p.6 #18 · Nikon Z 35mm 1.2 S - Official Image Thread | |
Wezre wrote:
Where are you finding the Sigma 35 1.2 for $1,000 and the Sony 35 1.4 for $1,100? Even on sale the Sony is $1,300 (MSRP $1,400). The Sigma is $1,500. The Nikon is still much more expensive, but then again all of Sigma's lenses are significantly less than the Nikon/Sony/Canon equivalents. The Canon and Sony f/1.2s are in the same price range as Nikon's f/1.2s. Until Sony or Canon make a 35 f/1.2 that's significantly less, it's hard to say that Nikon is overcharging for this new lens.
The Sigma is actually discontinued in e-mount right now, so I was looking at used prices on MPB, where it's available for $1,000. The Sony I did use the amount I paid for my used copy, so you are correct that the better comparison would be '$1,500 better' for the current new price for the Sony.
Ultimately, this Nikon does look to be really, really outstanding optically (though still not perfect, with some longitudinal CA creeping in here and there). Perhaps the best AF 35mm lens on the market. I still think they priced it about $600-$700 too high given what else is out there.
Looking at about the only other f/1.4 top tier lens to f/1.2 top tier lens from a 1st party manufacturer, Sony charges $1,300 for their 50mm f/1.4 GM, and $2,000 for their 50mm f/1.2 GM. That's a fairly hefty 53% markup for 1/3 stop. (Edit: I forgot, Canon just released their 50mm f/1.4 VCM L as well, which is $1,400 vs $2,300, which is a higher 64% markup...still would put a theoretical 35/1.2L at $2450.)
When you look at MSRP for the Sony 35/1.4 GM and the Canon 35/1.4 VCM, which are $1,400 and $1,500 respectively, that would put an equivalent markup for a 35/1.2 in the $2,150 to $2,300 price range. Nikon is charging an additional $500 on top of that, and that makes it a hard sell. Especially since in real world usage, the difference between f/1.4 and f/1.2 is fairly minimal.
Of course, in Nikon's case, it's much more stark, where going from 35mm f/1.4 to 35mm f/1.2 is a 367% markup, but of course, these are different lens classes in the Z system.
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