Pricing on the new Voigtlander SLII 20/3.5 lens: $550!!!

**mike.hiran** · 03-19-2009, 10:29 PM

I was excited about this lens, but now I'm not so sure... that's a lot of scratch for a not-so-fast and not-so-wide prime. and the hood is an extra $50 bones too. But I've got the Nokton and man, that is a sweet lens even in my not so skilled hands.

DID I MENTION IT'S 550$$$$$$!!!!!?????

sharko · 03-19-2009, 11:30 PM

Well that sucks it's not priced the same as the 40mm Ultron and 58mm Nokton...I bought each one for ~$379

**baldeagle21b** · 03-20-2009, 01:47 AM

Unfortunately, exchange rates are not very favorable right now. Prices for camera products produced in Japan are up all across the board, regardless of manufacturer. Probably there will be price reductions once the cycle swings the other way.

rover · 03-20-2009, 02:54 AM

Where did you see that price? Is that a US retail price or list?

J.Scott · 03-20-2009, 03:08 AM

I don't see any pricing info on Stephen Gandy's Camera Quest site. I have my $100 deposit waiting there. All manufacturers have jacked up their prices so it's not surprising to see Voigtlander follow suit. I'm not real happy with it, but not shocked.

blende8 · 03-20-2009, 03:13 AM

The price in Europe is the same: 400 Euro.

roentarre · 03-20-2009, 05:37 AM

Quite steep for the pricing...

I think I would give it a pass this time round.

Gooshin · 03-20-2009, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by vagrant10

I was excited about this lens, but now I'm not so sure... that's a lot of scratch for a not-so-fast and not-so-wide prime. and the hood is an extra $50 bones too. But I've got the Nokton and man, that is a sweet lens even in my not so skilled hands.

DID I MENTION IT'S 550$$$$$$!!!!!?????

put it on a film camera, this is a bargain compared to the 1400 Euro Zeiss 18mm F3.5

farfisa · 03-20-2009, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by vagrant10

I was excited about this lens, but now I'm not so sure... that's a lot of scratch for a not-so-fast and not-so-wide prime. and the hood is an extra $50 bones too. But I've got the Nokton and man, that is a sweet lens even in my not so skilled hands.

DID I MENTION IT'S 550$$$$$$!!!!!?????

Yeah, where did you get the price?

I'll decide on this one when I see some images

With Pentax lens prices skyrocketing in Canada, anything's reasonable :P

k100d · 03-20-2009, 06:17 AM

after seeing the new Pentax Canada prices, $550 is a steal. i'm certainly thinking about it.

J.Scott · 03-20-2009, 05:27 PM

Yep, It's confirmed. I received an email from Stephen Gandy today.

Quote:

The price is $549 for the lens and $39 for the lens shade. However because you placed a deposit, you will get the shade for FREE providing you pay the balance by March 31st!

I am anxious!

Shashinki · 03-20-2009, 05:33 PM

I will get it to use on film if I can't find a cheap Leica R 19mm 2.8 to Leitaxify...

roentarre · 03-20-2009, 05:41 PM

19mm f2.8 R is about 900 US dollars or so atm ...

Shashinki · 03-20-2009, 06:12 PM

hmm.. well I guess it's cheaper than it was new? However, looking in my wallet, unless I find a hapless fool with a lot of R gear for sale for nothing I will probably go for the Voigt. in this case.

roentarre · 03-20-2009, 06:15 PM

My friend Joele had tested the lens out and told me that the lens renders low contrast image at f3.5...

03-19-2009, 10:29 PM	#1
mike.hiran Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: portland Photos: Albums Posts: 1,491	Pricing on the new Voigtlander SLII 20/3.5 lens: $550!!! I was excited about this lens, but now I'm not so sure... that's a lot of scratch for a not-so-fast and not-so-wide prime. and the hood is an extra $50 bones too. But I've got the Nokton and man, that is a sweet lens even in my not so skilled hands. DID I MENTION IT'S 550$$$$$$!!!!!?????

03-20-2009, 03:08 AM	#5
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	I don't see any pricing info on Stephen Gandy's Camera Quest site. I have my $100 deposit waiting there. All manufacturers have jacked up their prices so it's not surprising to see Voigtlander follow suit. I'm not real happy with it, but not shocked. Last edited by J.Scott; 03-20-2009 at 08:32 AM.

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03-19-2009, 11:30 PM	#2
sharko Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: City of Angels Photos: Gallery Posts: 278	Well that sucks it's not priced the same as the 40mm Ultron and 58mm Nokton...I bought each one for ~$379

03-20-2009, 01:47 AM	#3
baldeagle21b Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 223	Unfortunately, exchange rates are not very favorable right now. Prices for camera products produced in Japan are up all across the board, regardless of manufacturer. Probably there will be price reductions once the cycle swings the other way.

03-20-2009, 02:54 AM	#4
rover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 149	Where did you see that price? Is that a US retail price or list?

03-20-2009, 03:13 AM	#6
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	The price in Europe is the same: 400 Euro.

03-20-2009, 05:37 AM	#7
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Quite steep for the pricing... I think I would give it a pass this time round.

03-20-2009, 06:11 AM	#8
Gooshin Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, the one in Canada. Posts: 5,610	Originally posted by vagrant10 I was excited about this lens, but now I'm not so sure... that's a lot of scratch for a not-so-fast and not-so-wide prime. and the hood is an extra $50 bones too. But I've got the Nokton and man, that is a sweet lens even in my not so skilled hands. DID I MENTION IT'S 550$$$$$$!!!!!????? put it on a film camera, this is a bargain compared to the 1400 Euro Zeiss 18mm F3.5

03-20-2009, 06:13 AM	#9
farfisa Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Originally posted by vagrant10 I was excited about this lens, but now I'm not so sure... that's a lot of scratch for a not-so-fast and not-so-wide prime. and the hood is an extra $50 bones too. But I've got the Nokton and man, that is a sweet lens even in my not so skilled hands. DID I MENTION IT'S 550$$$$$$!!!!!????? Yeah, where did you get the price? I'll decide on this one when I see some images With Pentax lens prices skyrocketing in Canada, anything's reasonable :P

03-20-2009, 06:17 AM	#10
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	after seeing the new Pentax Canada prices, $550 is a steal. i'm certainly thinking about it.

03-20-2009, 05:27 PM	#11
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Yep, It's confirmed. I received an email from Stephen Gandy today. Quote: The price is $549 for the lens and $39 for the lens shade. However because you placed a deposit, you will get the shade for FREE providing you pay the balance by March 31st! I am anxious!

03-20-2009, 05:33 PM	#12
Shashinki Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 355	I will get it to use on film if I can't find a cheap Leica R 19mm 2.8 to Leitaxify...

03-20-2009, 05:41 PM	#13
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	19mm f2.8 R is about 900 US dollars or so atm ...

03-20-2009, 06:12 PM	#14
Shashinki Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 355	hmm.. well I guess it's cheaper than it was new? However, looking in my wallet, unless I find a hapless fool with a lot of R gear for sale for nothing I will probably go for the Voigt. in this case.

03-20-2009, 06:15 PM	#15
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	My friend Joele had tested the lens out and told me that the lens renders low contrast image at f3.5...