Originally posted by MJKoski Now that there is some indication of its size, I estimate the price to be 1500 euros locally. That is, when compared to 55/1.4* SDM which sells for ~700-800 euros here.
That has got to be one of the most curious ways to estimate such a thing as the introductory street price of a piece of hardware. Why not compare it to that new Tamron 45mm hot rod lens, the Sigma 50 Art, and whatever Canon and Nikon offer in a 50 f1.4 at the higher end of their line and not just nifty fifty's.
And it might very well be 1500euro when it shows up in shops in your neck of the woods but at least use some kind of data.
EDIT: I just did this and here's what I got using BH pricing here in US bucks;
Tamron 45 f1.8 for Canon - $600 (Not sure if it was fair to include this lens)
Canon 50 f1.2 L - $1300
Sigma 50 f1.4 ART for Canon - $950
Zeiss 50 f1.4 Milvus for Canon - $1200
Nikon 50 f1.4 G AF-S - $1600 (What is with Nikon's selection of 50's? I never look at their lenses and they have a pile of 50's, all of which look really old, and then this really expensive thing)
Average: $1130. So my guess? Intro street pricing of $1200 here in the USA when the DFA*50 shows up in stores.
Last edited by pres589; 02-23-2017 at 09:26 AM.