Why is this lens so expensive? The title says it all. Is Schiender Xenon THAT much better?

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Dec 9, 2015 17:14:28 #

Chefneil

The title says it all. Is Schiender Xenon THAT much better?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023837-REG/schneider_09_1079426_xenon_ff_25mm.html/?gclid=CIu74_flz8kCFRc6gQod_N8N3g

Dec 9, 2015 17:33:20 #

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Chefneil wrote:

The title says it all. Is Schiender Xenon THAT much better?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023837-REG/schneider_09_1079426_xenon_ff_25mm.html/?gclid=CIu74_flz8kCFRc6gQod_N8N3g

14 aperture blades, 300 degree manual focus ring rotation, image color matched. Its a big, heavy professional lens. What do you think its worth?

Dec 9, 2015 17:55:52 #

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

I wouldn't go a penny over $5500.00

Dec 9, 2015 18:02:42 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Chefneil wrote:

The title says it all. Is Schiender Xenon THAT much better?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023837-REG/schneider_09_1079426_xenon_ff_25mm.html/?gclid=CIu74_flz8kCFRc6gQod_N8N3g

Welcome to the world of specialty video lenses.

Dec 9, 2015 19:08:27 #

Chefneil

mwsilvers wrote:

14 aperture blades, 300 degree manual focus ring rotation, image color matched. Its a big, heavy professional lens. What do you think its worth?

Silly me, the newbie, but is "color matched?"

Dec 9, 2015 19:09:08 #

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Chefneil wrote:

Is Schiender Xenon THAT much better?

Better than what? Neither you nor I would have a use for that lens but I do have a Nikon lens that cost more. (Brag. Brag.)

Compare that to the 6-lens Leica Summicron-C T2.0 Lens Set for $90,000. :shock: :D

Dec 9, 2015 19:12:43 #

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Chefneil wrote:

Silly me, the newbie, but is "color matched?"

Yes. Important in video so when you switch from one lens to a different focal length the white balance will be an exact match!

Dec 9, 2015 19:46:29 #

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Chefneil wrote:

The title says it all. Is Schiender Xenon THAT much better?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023837-REG/schneider_09_1079426_xenon_ff_25mm.html/?gclid=CIu74_flz8kCFRc6gQod_N8N3g

Expensive? The Canon 1200mm goes for $180,000. That's right 180 thousand. THATS expensive.

Dec 9, 2015 19:56:44 #

Haydon

Nikkor 6 mm 2.8 fisheye went for $160,000.

http://petapixel.com/2012/05/08/160000-nikkor-6mm-fisheye-in-action-on-a-nikon-d800/

Dec 9, 2015 20:42:14 #

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Chefneil wrote:

The title says it all. Is Schiender Xenon THAT much better?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023837-REG/schneider_09_1079426_xenon_ff_25mm.html/?gclid=CIu74_flz8kCFRc6gQod_N8N3g

It's like all other German crap, totally over prized!!! (Pretty good lens none less)!

Dec 9, 2015 21:10:43 #

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

speters wrote:

It's like all other German crap, totally over prized!!! (Pretty good lens none less)!

Pretty good lens like the German BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Audi as well as Bugatti and Lamborghini, owned by the Volkswagen Group are "pretty good" cars. :roll: :XD:

Dec 9, 2015 21:18:02 #

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Chefneil wrote:

The title says it all. Is Schiender Xenon THAT much better?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023837-REG/schneider_09_1079426_xenon_ff_25mm.html/?gclid=CIu74_flz8kCFRc6gQod_N8N3g

You'll also pay $5000 for a Zeiss Otus 28mm f/1.4 ZF.2. If you want the best you have to pay for it.

Dec 9, 2015 22:05:01 #