Why do lenses with large aperures cost so much more than lenses with smaller apertures?
Jan 10, 2018 07:45:34 #
Most interesting thread this. The case of updating the Nikkor 24-70 f2.8E stretched from design to production, not least quality control. Confess I'm in awe of engineers with such an unremitting commitment to excellence
design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMhOglN5ya8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N07ZGE2HW5U
production
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tds0PVwfJRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jz0SSUuk-k
(Apologies if these links were already posted above}
design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMhOglN5ya8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N07ZGE2HW5U
production
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tds0PVwfJRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jz0SSUuk-k
(Apologies if these links were already posted above}
Jan 10, 2018 15:16:57 #
nauticalmike wrote:
Each lens manufacturer gears the production of every lens they make to a certain market. A 50mm f1.8 lens costing about $150.00 is directed to the basic amateur market, and the 50mm f1.4 is directed to the professional photographer. It's much like GM with its Chevy line, and Cadillacs, you wouldn't expect to buy a Caddy for Chevy price tag would you? But, with your reasoning you could do it. I am just wondering why lenses with larger apertures costs more than another lens with a slightly smaller aperture? for example a 50 f1.4 vs a 50mm f1.8.
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Jan 24, 2018 00:59:47 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
nauticalmike wrote:
I am just wondering why lenses with larger apertures costs more than another lens with a slightly smaller aperture? for example a 50 f1.4 vs a 50 f1.8.
oh, not necessarily. depends on focal length, purpose of the optic and quality of the glass.
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