07-27-2010, 07:33 PM
[quote name='popo' timestamp='1280251822' post='1342']
I haven't gone into detail but price indication has been posted on other sites.
The 35mm should sell well. Assuming the street prices are lower than list prices as is typical, then it is roughly comparable to Nikon's equivalent, with Canon lacking such a model. The more expensive f/2 full frame models are not really a direct comparison.
I have some trouble understanding the 85mm. Its plus points are it seems very compact in size and cheaper than the f/1.8 models from other manufacturers. Is this a case of less is more?
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Well, I reckon they've realized that they've mostly sold budget DSLRs so these 2 cheaper lenses fit in perfectly.
The A700 is discontinued with no replacement.
That's what I call odd marketing - no upgrade model in the middle.
I haven't gone into detail but price indication has been posted on other sites.
The 35mm should sell well. Assuming the street prices are lower than list prices as is typical, then it is roughly comparable to Nikon's equivalent, with Canon lacking such a model. The more expensive f/2 full frame models are not really a direct comparison.
I have some trouble understanding the 85mm. Its plus points are it seems very compact in size and cheaper than the f/1.8 models from other manufacturers. Is this a case of less is more?
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Well, I reckon they've realized that they've mostly sold budget DSLRs so these 2 cheaper lenses fit in perfectly.
The A700 is discontinued with no replacement.
That's what I call odd marketing - no upgrade model in the middle.