04-18-2013, 11:51 AM
Very interesting. This specific range is not a major interest area for me, but I'm hopeful that is an indication they will try longer focal lengths in future. Having said that, the tradeoffs are tricky. This could replace budget primes, but I can't see this lens being in any way cheap! Still could be a poor mans alternative to a high end prime set.
Actually, this lens would be far more interesting if they were to attempt this on APS-C mirrorless systems. The reduced need for retrofocus should hopefully simplify the design somewhat, reducing size and weight, and cost too. Imagine pairing this with a future X-Pro2!
Actually, this lens would be far more interesting if they were to attempt this on APS-C mirrorless systems. The reduced need for retrofocus should hopefully simplify the design somewhat, reducing size and weight, and cost too. Imagine pairing this with a future X-Pro2!
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