Counter point to overpriced 35mm f3.5

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Re: overpriced

rebel are more expensive than their film brethren they are cheaper than top-of-the-line film cameras. In a couple of years, consumer DSLRs should be down to $600-750 or so, cheaper than the 2nd best film cameras most manufacturers currently offer. Realistically, 35mm FILM cameras are overpriced

DIG: overpriced?

A couple of comments on digital cameras caught my eye. 1) DSLRs are overpriced The original argument, as I recall was that by technical (presumably meaning resolution) standards film cameras offer more quality for less money. By resolution standards this is true, although the high end DSLRs

Re: DSLR's overpriced?

Here's one way of looking at it: My digital camera, at this point, has cost about a dollar and a quarter per exposure. Because of my bad luck with my LX bodies, which cost about a dollar and a half per exposure, not including cost of film, this is already a cost saving over film. However, I get

Re: FA 24-90 overpriced?

In Sweden, the list price of the FA 24-90 is 7800:- SEK. As a comparision, the Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85 f/2,8-4 cost 7900:-. (only 1/2 f-stop faster at 24mm). In a recent test by the swedish magazine FOTO, the Nikkor didn't do so well. Sharpness and mechanical construction was very good, but the

Re: Vs: 24-90 overpriced?

Hi Raimo, We do pay through the nose for somethings-Mercedes, BMW, etc.. :-) Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Arnold So it seems - when you look at the performance - that the lens is indeed a bit overpriced. The German price is about the same as in Finland. Why do the Americans get

RE: 24-90 overpriced?

. Frits So it seems - when you look at the performance - that the lens is indeed a bit overpriced. The German price is about the same as in Finland. Why do the Americans get everything so cheaply? All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private

Vs: Vs: 24-90 overpriced?

.. :-) Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Arnold So it seems - when you look at the performance - that the lens is indeed a bit overpriced. The German price is about the same as in Finland. Why do the Americans get everything so cheaply? All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http

Re: 24-90 overpriced?

Arnold wrote:- Raimo Korhonen schrieb: Interesting! What´s the price in Germany? Foto Magazin says 1300DM, but I'd rather wait for real prices in real shops. The new FA28-105/f3.2-4.5 is sold by http://www.technikdirekt.de/ for 629DM Arnold

June Pop Photo: 24-90 overpriced?

Peter wrote: Keppler's SLR column...snip..but the Pentax at $600 stands out like a sore thumb. It is the most expensive of the bunch, with the shortest zoom range. ..snip Yeah, when I tried out the MZ-S with that lens, the local rep told me that he thought the lens cost

RE: 24-90 overpriced?

http://www.technikdirekt.de/ has it for DM 1.279,00 Frits Arnold wrote:- Raimo Korhonen schrieb: Interesting! What´s the price in Germany? Foto Magazin says 1300DM, but I'd rather wait for real prices in real shops. The new FA28-105/f3.2-4.5 is sold by

RE: 24-90 overpriced?

Where in the UK did you order it from at that price? I have only seen it for £399 everywhere... Rob Brigham -Original Message- From: Frits J. Wüthrich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 19 May 2001 18:21 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: 24-90 overpriced? I just ordered my 24-90mm

RE: June Pop Photo: 24-90 overpriced?

The price for the Pentax is $499.95 from BH, not $600 From your posting I assume there is no test done on the Pentax. Before any statement can be made about overpricing, it should be known what the performance of the lens is compared to the cheap Nikon and even cheaper Tamron. Frits Keppler's

Re: June Pop Photo: 24-90 overpriced?

Frits J. Wüthrich schrieb: From your posting I assume there is no test done on the Pentax. Before any statement can be made about overpricing, it should be known what the performance of the lens is compared to the cheap Nikon and even cheaper Tamron. There is a test of the FA24-90 in the

Re: June Pop Photo: 24-90 overpriced?

Frits J. Wüthrich wrote: The price for the Pentax is $499.95 from BH, not $600 From your posting I assume there is no test done on the Pentax. Before any statement can be made about overpricing, it should be known what the performance of the lens is compared to the cheap Nikon and even

June Pop Photo: 24-90 overpriced?

Keppler's SLR column is all about the new trend to zooms starting at 24mm. He provides a handy comparison table of the various brands, including prices. Keppler is too gentlemanly to emphasize this, but the Pentax at $600 stands out like a sore thumb. It is the most expensive of the bunch,