11-06-2012, 09:38 PM
[quote name='Brightcolours' timestamp='1352205080' post='20857']
Hmm? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':unsure:' />
Using dollars (can't find the euro MSRPs right now)...
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8: MSRP: $1890
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 VR : MSRP: $600
Difference Nikon: $1290 (taxed)
Difference Canon: €1182 (not taxed)
Seems just as significant a difference to me... <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
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We are talking about a 3x price difference between the lens classes on the Nikon side and a 2x price difference at Canon. Not to mention that Nikon in generally a magnitude more affordable.
Anyway, it does not matter. Fact is that the 24-70/4L is way overpriced no matter what.
Hmm? <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':unsure:' />
Using dollars (can't find the euro MSRPs right now)...
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f2.8: MSRP: $1890
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 VR : MSRP: $600
Difference Nikon: $1290 (taxed)
Difference Canon: €1182 (not taxed)
Seems just as significant a difference to me... <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
[/quote]
We are talking about a 3x price difference between the lens classes on the Nikon side and a 2x price difference at Canon. Not to mention that Nikon in generally a magnitude more affordable.
Anyway, it does not matter. Fact is that the 24-70/4L is way overpriced no matter what.