Expensive lens
Jul 31, 2020 09:59:03 #
I am going to say that not many photographers need an f0.7 lens and also that not many photographers have $23,000 to spend on one of those.
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Jul 31, 2020 11:57:39 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
camerapapi wrote:
I am going to say that not many photographers need an f0.7 lens and also that not many photographers have $23,000 to spend on one of those.
The O.P. quoted a price of 23 MILLION plus. You could buy several 3rd world countries for that.
Jul 31, 2020 13:34:22 #
foggypreacher
Loc: Dickinson, Texas
If you do not like it, can you return it and get your money back?
Jul 31, 2020 13:59:19 #
camerapapi wrote:
I am going to say that not many photographers need an f0.7 lens and also that not many photographers have $23,000 to spend on one of those.
Add three zeros, it was 23 MILLION.
Bill
Jul 31, 2020 14:02:49 #
newtoyou wrote:
Add three zeros, it was 23 MILLION.
Bill
Bill
The factory that built it is included in the price. A handy accessory if you ever need repair parts.
Jul 31, 2020 15:34:19 #
Jul 31, 2020 15:52:29 #
newtoyou wrote:
Looking about on line, I found a Carl Zeiss 50mm planar F/0.7 for $23,100,000.
Only ten made. Stanley Kubrick owns three, NATO six, and Mr. Z kept one.
Now if it fits Canon.... If they have PayPal.
Bill
Only ten made. Stanley Kubrick owns three, NATO six, and Mr. Z kept one.
Now if it fits Canon.... If they have PayPal.
Bill
I have just ordered one from eBay it will be delivered soonest my wife’s check clears. I hope she doesn’t check her bank account before it arrives.
Jul 31, 2020 16:12:38 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
To me there is a direct relationship between the quality of a lens and the quality of my eyesight. I hold the same belief to audio systems. With $10 ears anything more doesn't mean much to me.
You are so right! Unfortunately most people will never admit it. They would listen to an $189 stereo system and tell you how fantastic it sounds if you told him it cost $7000.
People who “only” like 20 year old single malt scotch similarly usually can’t tell the difference between that and your run of the mill booze.
Jul 31, 2020 16:20:39 #
It was originally made for NASA for shooting on the dark side of the MOON "where the sun don't shine". Well, now you know where your tax dollars go.
Maybe someday it will show up at a government surplus auction.
Maybe someday it will show up at a government surplus auction.
Jul 31, 2020 17:10:59 #
Ioannis wrote:
I have just ordered one from eBay it will be delivered soonest my wife’s check clears. I hope she doesn’t check her bank account before it arrives.
If your wife has that kind of bank balance.WHEW.
Bill
Jul 31, 2020 17:35:20 #
smf85
Loc: Freeport, IL
newtoyou wrote:
Looking about on line, I found a Carl Zeiss 50mm planar F/0.7 for $23,100,000.
Only ten made. Stanley Kubrick owns three, NATO six, and Mr. Z kept one.
Now if it fits Canon.... If they have PayPal.
Bill
Only ten made. Stanley Kubrick owns three, NATO six, and Mr. Z kept one.
Now if it fits Canon.... If they have PayPal.
Bill
You forgot to include the ARRIflex camera that takes the BNC-R mount of the lens so you can actually use it. Just $8,500 used.
Jul 31, 2020 18:10:53 #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
It was originally made for NASA for shooting on the dark side of the MOON "where the sun don't shine". Well, now you know where your tax dollars go.
And to think, Nasa could have just bought brand-x f/0.95, or f/1.1, ~75mm lens and a cheap speed booster.
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