Re: Funleader to Release Lens Inspired by Leica 35/1.4 Summilux
rollei35_warton wrote: RustyRus wrote:
Can someone explain the draw to this lens?
You have companies that have been making lenses for decades and doing a fine job of doing it (Voigtlander)-
Why are we starting to funnel money into these new companies that are just copying designs of classic lenses. At some point, there isn't going to be enough money to go around to the brands we want to continue to design and deliver optics.
Am I alone in thinking this? The pictures coming from the lens all look fine but are they really worth shelling our money to?
The Action sports market has seen this happen a few times where there gets to many small startup companies fighting for dollars and no one survives. No trying to offend or knock anyone for buying the lens, just looking for others view point-
You are not the only or first one having this kind of questions, and they are all legitimate questions. But I don't know the answer.
My take is just a reminiscent feeling towards the old lenses created this market. The old leica lenses are decade old and the quality is a hit and miss depending on the conditions. Now someone made a quite good replica with almost identical aesthetic appearance for a fraction of amount of money, so the market reacts accordingly.
I mean, myself, a few hundreds bucks into a fake Leica-look-and-feel lens with quite good performance is not going to keep me awake in the night, why not?
I think most buyers think this way.
Look at LLL, they are 2-3 times more expensive than this ArtizLab lens and they are selling ok anyway.
I personally have 5 LLL lenses, 1 ArtizLab, 6 Leica lenses, and a couple of Voigtlander. And I don't lose any sleeps after buying them. So to conclude, it's my money and I am having fun, why not.
100%!!!
Spend your money however you want! I sure AF do!
Just a broader question as it feels like the path we are going down, has played out in other industry's with not so good consequences in the long run for the consumer (that would you and I) .
Jan 31, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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