Phoenix
All-Pro
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Name
- Phoenix Gonzales
Instead off going off topic in another thread, I’ll start a new one.
Bill coined the term “Fujicron” and just for yuks I called the 16mm 1.4 (which I am planning to purchase) a “Fujilux”
I was watching some reviews for the 16mm 1.4 in youtube and came across a video by bigheadtaco and he did mention something about Leica’s business model of releasing lenses with similar focal lengths but different speeds, build quality and prices e.g. 1.4 lenses – Summilux, 2.0 lenses – Summicron, 2.8 lenses – Summarit / Elmarit, etc…
Each with varying prices, sizes, etc..
Fuji has released their F2 versions (23mm, 35mm, 50mm) which is a stop slower than earlier 1.4 offerings. But by losing one stop of speed you gain a more compact size, weather sealing, autofocus performance, etc.. (I won’t mention sharpness because it’s somewhat subjective, and I do want to maintain a civilised conversation). They now have lenses with similar focal lengths but with different speeds, different sizes, different builds, and different price points.
What are your thoughts about Fuji adapting a similar business model whereas they have the “Fujilux” f1.4 models, the “Fujicron” f2 models, etc.. Should they adapt it? Avoid it? Do something different? Let us hear your thoughts. (whether it’s pros or cons, be nice)
Bill coined the term “Fujicron” and just for yuks I called the 16mm 1.4 (which I am planning to purchase) a “Fujilux”
I was watching some reviews for the 16mm 1.4 in youtube and came across a video by bigheadtaco and he did mention something about Leica’s business model of releasing lenses with similar focal lengths but different speeds, build quality and prices e.g. 1.4 lenses – Summilux, 2.0 lenses – Summicron, 2.8 lenses – Summarit / Elmarit, etc…
Each with varying prices, sizes, etc..
Fuji has released their F2 versions (23mm, 35mm, 50mm) which is a stop slower than earlier 1.4 offerings. But by losing one stop of speed you gain a more compact size, weather sealing, autofocus performance, etc.. (I won’t mention sharpness because it’s somewhat subjective, and I do want to maintain a civilised conversation). They now have lenses with similar focal lengths but with different speeds, different sizes, different builds, and different price points.
What are your thoughts about Fuji adapting a similar business model whereas they have the “Fujilux” f1.4 models, the “Fujicron” f2 models, etc.. Should they adapt it? Avoid it? Do something different? Let us hear your thoughts. (whether it’s pros or cons, be nice)