omarlyn wrote:
It seems that the age of the (relatively) inexpensive full frame lens is coming to an end. I wonder how long before the 50/1.8II becomes a $400 markIII?
Omar
M Vers wrote:
I\'m thinking affordable lenses will soon become only available in EF-S mount. On another note, I wonder if high density sensors have something to do with these (ridiculous) price increases on the super tele line.
Canon just announced a few days ago their development of a 120mp AP-H sensor. Even if that was just a \'showcase\' piece it clearly shows the ultimate direction where everything is headed. Where once I thought that 50mp might be the ultimate advancement in FF sensors (due to lens limitations) it seems that Canon is going to push the bounds of optical designs to allow 100 or even 200mp FF sensors.
The loss of affordable FF lenses is something I lament a great deal as the market for professional photography changes, it becomes harder in many fields to make a (or as much of a) profit. The non-professional photographer will have to dig VERY deep to pursue the \'art of photography\'. Here\'s another possibility that I lament coming true...the 35/2 may be a \'dog\' in the corners and have a slow archaic AF system but is VERY sharp in the center & VERY affordable. Use it carefully within it\'s limitations and great on full frame without breaking the bank. Eventually, it\'ll get updated at three times the price or eliminated all together leaving the 35/1.4 as the only (expensive) choice. Of course, even the 35/1.4 will have to be updated to handle the new \'super sensors\'
omarlyn wrote:
It seems that the age of the (relatively) inexpensive full frame lens is coming to an end. I wonder how long before the 50/1.8II becomes a $400 markIII?
Omar
M Vers wrote:
I\'m thinking affordable lenses will soon become only available in EF-S mount. On another note, I wonder if high density sensors have something to do with these (ridiculous) price increases on the super tele line.
Canon just announced a few days ago their development of a 120mp AP-H sensor. Even if that was just a \'showcase\' piece it clearly shows the ultimate direction where everything is headed. Where once I thought that 50mp might be the ultimate advancement in FF sensors (due to lens limitations) it seems that Canon is going to push the bounds of optical designs to allow 100 or even 200mp FF sensors.
The loss of affordable FF lenses is something a lament a great deal as the market for professional photography changes, it becomes harder in many fields to make a (or as much of a) profit. The non-professional photographer will have to dig VERY deep to pursue the \'art of photography\'. Here\'s another possibility that I lament coming true...the 35/2 may be a \'dog\' in the corners and have a slow archaic AF system but is VERY sharp in the center & VERY affordable. Use it carefully within it\'s limitations and great on full frame without breaking the bank. Eventually, it\'ll get updated at three times the price or eliminated all together leaving the 35/1.4 as the only (expensive) choice. Of course, even the 35/1.4 will have to be updated to handle the new \'super sensors\'
My 2 cents,
Omar
Aug 26, 2010 at 12:04 AM
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