35/1.2 Nokton price raise?

[umcelinho]

I've just noticed that the 1.2's price on Cameraquest has went up from $879 to $1199! Ouch... I'm glad I got mine for the old price tag.

 

[jsrockit]

Well, that ends me wanting this lens. $320 price raise is even worse than Leica. 😉

 

[Mister E]

That's the yen rate catching up, it was inevitable. The 35/1.2 sells for more here used than Stephen was selling it for new. I bet your happy to have just saved over $300!

 

[bennyng]

That's the yen rate catching up, it was inevitable. The 35/1.2 sells for more here used than Stephen was selling it for new. I bet your happy to have just saved over $300!

I think it might be more than just the yen rate. With the supply of this version of the lens drying up, there might be a run on this lens soon.

Cheers,

 

[Tipton]

Damn, that put a big dent on the decision I had made to pick one up in the coming weeks. Some other's still have it for 979, but they'll probably hike it too. Bummer.

 

[nlubis]

+1
I was surprised about it a week ago, thinking it was still 879.
… to the classifieds.

 

[morgan]

Wow, I'm glad I bought mine. It's a fantastic lens, even at the higher price, although maybe I'd be more tempted to save up for a used lux if I were buying again...

 

[Tzelet]

Well, if it's the yen - why does it only affect the 35mm Nokton f/1.2?🙄

For instance, the 50mm Nokton f/1.1 is still $999.

 

[Mister E]

I suspect as stock runs out and must be replenished the price goes up. The 50/1.1 isn't exactly flying off the shelves...

Maybe Stephen will chime in or someone could just ask him.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Stephen gave a heads-up on a coming price increase months ago. He stated that prices would go up as existing stock was depleted, and that the dollar had dropped by 20% at that time. With all the 35/1.2 talk on the forum- I'm guessing his stock was depleted!

 

[will-i_am]

Also the 50 1.5 nokton is $699 now i got mine for $499 in august its not in production anymore though so that kind of makes sense i think its probably worth that price though anyway.

 

[jljohn]

Yea, I saw that the 50mm Nokton f/1.5 price went up too. The problem with that one is that it puts the Zeiss Planar and the Nokton with the LTM-->M adapter at the same price-point. I wonder how many will shell out approx. $760 for a Nokton when they can get the Zeiss for $20 more? (I am not saying that the Planar is the clear choice here, but so much of what we buy is about perception of quality, not actual performance.)

 

[umcelinho]

Who knows... maybe Voigtlander will launch a new 1.2 in a size more like the 1.4 keeping the same very highly regarded IQ (that'd be sweet!)

 

[Vickko]

Hmmm, crap, and I just sold my nearly new one, for $800 or so. Needed to pay for new toys, but sure liked mine for the short time I had it.

....Vick

 

[Guaranteed]

Adorama still has them for $979.

http://www.adorama.com/VT3512.html

I've had some issues ordering Voigtlander stuff from them in the past, I'd call and talk to someone to make sure it's in stock.

 

[NazgulKing]

I'm told the lens might possibly be discontinued...

 

[back alley]

I'm told the lens might possibly be discontinued...

and who told you that?

 

[NazgulKing]

and who told you that?

The local vendor for Voigtlander.

 

[back alley]

well, nothing really surprises me these days but i have a hard time seeing cosina discontinue that lens...unless thay have something 'better' in the works...

 

[ndnik]

It is listed as discontinued on Cosina's wbsite:
http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigt/english/wide-e.html

and it also shows up on their discontinued items list:
http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigt/english/dispo.html

- N.