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If it requires me to buy new lenses then no thanks.
by shen 5y ago
If it requires me to buy new lenses then no thanks.
- spicybright 5y agoI think the huge potential is lenses may become cheaper, given they don't need layers of precisely curved glass anymore. That said, if only Sony is making these, they'll just keep the prices the same to rake in more profits.
- porphyra 5y ago> That said, if only Sony is making these, they'll just keep the prices the same to rake in more profits. You seem to be suggesting that Sony is price gouging or something when in fact they are probably the most innovative camera company and their GM lenses are fairly and competitively priced against modern lenses for Canon RF mount and Nikon Z mount.
- boondaburrah 5y agoIf only sony is making these, a lot of other cameras will see them as well since sony is the sensor manufacturer for say, nikon. That' doesn't mean prices will go down, however.
- dingaling 5y ago> I think the huge potential is lenses may become cheaper, given they don't need layers of precisely curved glass anymore. They'll still need precise optics to prevent distortion, chromatoc aberration and coma. And to maintain sharpness. The only advantage the curved sensor brings is that the lens doesn't need a final group to force the image onto a planar surface.
- aspyct 5y agoI would love to have a lighter version of the 70-200 though...
- dbbk 5y agoSo no innovation should ever be made again?
- kalleboo 5y agoThis patent is aimed at smartphones