Nikon vs Canon Lens Prices

dylansalt · 08-31-2015, 11:33 AM

Is it my imagination but here in South Africa, Nikon has gone mad with their lens prices compared to Canon

I'm finally looking at upgrading to Nikon D750 but the Nikon FF lens prices are ridiculous next to Canon.

Canon seems to have a much vaster and versatile lens line up at far more affordable prices.

Damn

rawr · 08-31-2015, 12:45 PM

I think Nikon lens prices are higher than Canon in every country.
There is the option of third-party lenses, of course.

**wtlwdwgn** · 08-31-2015, 02:46 PM

Nikon does have some of the spendiest lenses out there for sure. On the other hand they make some of the most cheaply made lenses too. They also do not guarantee 3rd party lenses will work with their camera bodies. Lots of Nikonians love the Tamron trio, e.g., 15-30, 24-70, and 70-200.

TheLens · 09-12-2015, 08:58 PM

I think lens prices from every manufacturer(except 3rd party)have gone mad.

tuco · 09-14-2015, 09:26 AM

If you want to buy current Nikon lenses and keep the price down some, consider their f1.8 line. Some are pretty good. The f1.8 line of lenses typically has 7 rounded aperture blades instead of 9 on their f1.4 lenses as a means of product differentiation and are usually much lighter and somewhat smaller.

Timd · 09-14-2015, 01:49 PM

I think the mad prices are due to the weakening of the Rand....

TheLens · 09-14-2015, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by tuco

If you want to buy current Nikon lenses and keep the price down some, consider their f1.8 line. Some are pretty good. The f1.8 line of lenses typically has 7 rounded aperture blades instead of 9 on their f1.4 lenses as a means of product differentiation and are usually much lighter and somewhat smaller.

Even the Nikon f/1.8 lenses have insane prices except the 50 1.8 and 35 1.8DX.

08-31-2015, 11:33 AM	#1
dylansalt Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,052	Nikon vs Canon Lens Prices Is it my imagination but here in South Africa, Nikon has gone mad with their lens prices compared to Canon I'm finally looking at upgrading to Nikon D750 but the Nikon FF lens prices are ridiculous next to Canon. Canon seems to have a much vaster and versatile lens line up at far more affordable prices. Damn

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08-31-2015, 12:45 PM	#2
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	I think Nikon lens prices are higher than Canon in every country. There is the option of third-party lenses, of course.

08-31-2015, 02:46 PM	#3
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,851	Nikon does have some of the spendiest lenses out there for sure. On the other hand they make some of the most cheaply made lenses too. They also do not guarantee 3rd party lenses will work with their camera bodies. Lots of Nikonians love the Tamron trio, e.g., 15-30, 24-70, and 70-200.

09-12-2015, 08:58 PM	#4
TheLens Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Waller Texas Posts: 96	I think lens prices from every manufacturer(except 3rd party)have gone mad.

09-14-2015, 09:26 AM	#5
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,030	If you want to buy current Nikon lenses and keep the price down some, consider their f1.8 line. Some are pretty good. The f1.8 line of lenses typically has 7 rounded aperture blades instead of 9 on their f1.4 lenses as a means of product differentiation and are usually much lighter and somewhat smaller.

09-14-2015, 01:49 PM	#6
Timd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Town, SA Posts: 262	I think the mad prices are due to the weakening of the Rand....

09-14-2015, 06:56 PM	#7
TheLens Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Waller Texas Posts: 96	Originally posted by tuco If you want to buy current Nikon lenses and keep the price down some, consider their f1.8 line. Some are pretty good. The f1.8 line of lenses typically has 7 rounded aperture blades instead of 9 on their f1.4 lenses as a means of product differentiation and are usually much lighter and somewhat smaller. Even the Nikon f/1.8 lenses have insane prices except the 50 1.8 and 35 1.8DX.