Have You seen the new 35/1.4 Nokton?

[rover]

If this thing hits the street at less than $500 Stephen will have to hire someone to help keep track at the flow of inventory.

 

[raid]

Since you're going back for clarifications, how about for corrections. 😀

If you really want to net the VAT, the correct ratio is 100/117 not 83/100 (17% on 83 doesn't add in to make 100).

So your real factor rounds to 0.8547. This will give you the price, net of VAT.

Since you didn't ask, I'll DARFC (duck & run for cover) 😀

Of course this sort of precision is totally irrelavent on a non-existant product.

You are right. 85.47% is not far off 87%. I did a quick and dirty estimate. Point is well taken!

Still, we are talking about a bulk figure here. :angel:

 

[Sparrow]

Just retired from my 21 year construction business where I regularly thought, "How about you boys & girls come & run my business, and just send ME a check for 14% sales (tax in Manitoba). I'll stay at home and lie in bed & eat chocolate cake like you-all are doing now"
robert

(I long ago resigned myself to the 14% as legalized extortion in exchange for protection....oh...then pay your corporate, personal taxes, and head home & pay the PST/GST (VAT) for stuff you buy for yourself)

17.5 VAT, 40 income, 18 cap gain, life's hard here in't north
🙂

 

[goo0h]

If this thing hits the street at less than $500 Stephen will have to hire someone to help keep track at the flow of inventory.

And of course the more folks get all excited and anxious for it, the more incentive they have to raise the price. 😉

 

[Doug]

Just put it down to mass hysteria. Group GAS... 😀

 

[mwooten]

And of course the more folks get all excited and anxious for it, the more incentive they have to raise the price. 😉

I'm sure no one has noticed these few postings of longing and desire.

 

[Trius]

Just retired from my 21 year construction business where I regularly thought, "How about you boys & girls come & run my business, and just send ME a check for 14% sales (tax in Manitoba). I'll stay at home and lie in bed & eat chocolate cake like you-all are doing now"
robert

(I long ago resigned myself to the 14% as legalized extortion in exchange for protection....oh...then pay your corporate, personal taxes, and head home & pay the PST/GST (VAT) for stuff you buy for yourself)

Yeah, but at least you're eternally friendly ... and with talking MTS buffaloes to boot! 😀

 

[mwooten]

$500 not likely, according to CV Japan site:

http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigt/v-lens/v-l-m/35-1.4/index.html

MSRP is 75000 JPY or 708.24 USD (current exchange).
....

My guess on the US price is that it'll be just south of $600. That's all it is -- a guess. And maybe a hope that it will be much more south.

 

[Bob_McBob]

$500 not likely, according to CV Japan site:

http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigt/v-lens/v-l-m/35-1.4/index.html

MSRP is 75000 JPY or 708.24 USD (current exchange).

US prices are generally significantly lower than the Japanese MSRP. Some examples:

15mm Heliar - Japan: $607 US: $345
35/1.2 Nokton - Japan: $1260 US: $819
50mm Nokton - Japan: $635 US: $339

A more recent lens:

40mm Nokton - Japan: $467 US: $349

I predict US pricing around or slightly above $500.

 

[amateriat]

Of course this sort of precision is totally irrelavent on a non-existant product.

Given the recent "correction" in the world markets of late, "precision" might not be possible for the moment.

Tomorrow should be pretty interesting on the Street...


- Barrett

 

[rancid]

I would buy the 35/1.4 without hesitation, if i didn't already own the 35/2.5 and the 35/1.2.
I don't need another compact 35mm in addition to - or as a replacement for - the 35/2.5 and imho the half stop more speed offered by the 35/1.2, compensates for it's weight and bulk. As i use the 35/1.2 exclusively for low-light shooting, the half stop can make the difference between a usable and a blurred photo.

 

[photogdave]

With the weakened U.S. dollar I'm hoping it will come into Canada cheaper than the U.S. - much like some other photo equipment I've noticed lately!

 

[ferider]

Given the recent "correction" in the world markets of late, "precision" might not be possible for the moment.

Tomorrow should be pretty interesting on the Street...


- Barrett

True. Maybe finally Leica prices will come down in a few months ...

 

[Graham Line]

With the improved quality and variety of Cosina-Voigtlander lenses, maybe it won't matter what Leica prices are.

 

[back alley]

i was hoping gandy would have a price after the weekend....is it march yet😉?

joe

 

[goo0h]

Just put it down to mass hysteria. Group GAS... 😀

Oh. I get it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6dm9rN6oTs

More beans, anyone? 😀

 

[yoyo22]

I just placed my order for the S.C. version.

 

[CameraQuest]

USA Prices

USA Prices

Voigtlander 35/1.4 SC or MC $559

LH-6 lens hood $69

shipping mid to late Feb 2008.

Taking $100 refundable paypal deposits to Stephen@CameraQuest.com

free shipping world wide for RFF members, mention your RFF ID

Thanks
Stephen

 

[foto_fool]

Good news Stephen! My own estimate was high by $16. I will be sending you some funds forthwith.

 

[rich815]

Personally I'm going to wait to see what kind of reviews it gets and whether the extra stop will be something worth it vs. my incredibly awesome 35/2 Biogon.

It's interesting the huge fervor and excitement over this vs. the long available 40/1.4 Nokton. Is the 35 vs. 40 that much different and important to people? That said I certainly hope it has more unique character than the 40/1.4 Nokton. I liked the 40 Nokton enough in terms of sharpness but found it nothing particularly special or unique in character or rendition. I know, I know, very personal and subjective but there you go. Then again I'm a 50/2 Summicron DR type of guy and love it's character and the 40/1.4 Nokton was very different and thus why I likely was not overly thrilled with it and sold it.

Also was not a big fan of the 40 Nokton's ergonomics. Looking at the photos this 35/1.4 unfortunately looks fairly identical along those terms....