Sirui adds an impressive 35mm F1.4 for Everyone but Us

[Richard CR]

As a familiar theme, Canon is on the outside looking in with yet another full-frame release. Though, as I was talking to Craig about this week, I’m starting to get a feeling I know what Canon is thinking. But more on that later. Sirui has announced the Aurora 35mm F1.4, a reasonably light, fast, weather-sealed […]

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[Exploreshootshare]

If this lens holds up against the F1.4 VCM lenses... it would mean Canon is really overcharging us.

 

[koenkooi]

If this lens holds up against the F1.4 VCM lenses... it would mean Canon is really overcharging us.

That's assuming they cost the same to make, I doubt that Canon can produce something in Japan as cost-effective as Surui can in China.

But from a consumer standpoint, yes, bang-for-the-buck counts!

 

[Del Paso]

I always am a bit skeptical about MTF data by lens manufacturers, and prefer to wait for reliable reviews.
Data like statistics have too often been manipulated or cosmetically improved...

 

[Del Paso]

If this lens holds up against the F1.4 VCM lenses... it would mean Canon is really overcharging us.

Which company isn't overcharging? Canon, Sony, Sirui or Viltrox are no welfare organisations...They only want our best!