There is a "collector" element to minolta too, its got more pull than sony. Its a bit simplistic to suggest A mount prices are up, just because there are more users, its partly down to sony increasing prices on their range also, or some lenses simply not in production at all.
I know what is a fair price, and I wont buy something that I dont think is a reasonable deal. If there was one priced fairly well, no question it would drive the price down on s/h ones. The price on the 50mm f1.7 is high (in relation to what it should be!), mostly because there is no NEW sony version. Keep the price down, I'm not sure I understand your logic. Piles of these laying unused (like ANWAR) just waiting to be sold to Remember, there are no new 50mm 1.7's on the market, and thousands of
If you are just arguing people are stupid to pay so much, fine. Going BIN price (around $110-120 in the states). If I want one NOW, then I have to play the bidding game or pay the One around the corner? But is that not the definition of "demand"? Since every one listed is selling, then you are implying that ifĮveryone would just bid less, the price would go down, since there's And companies raise the price of their products ONLY because of that? Of course not. Its the exact same flawed argument that some economists have argued causes "inflation".the same old pony. Its a bit silly to suggest prices on goods are driven only by supply and demand. Then what explains it, if not supply and demand? Do you agree thatĮbay determines the market price? (if not, what does?) Supply is good for oil, but oil aint lenses. A few problems with oil, ist off the weak dollar is stuffing it up, coupled with speculators out to make a few extra bucks.and there is your problem. The supply is going down, the demand is going up. Unless you think there are piles of these laying unused (like ANWAR) just waiting to be sold to keep the price down, I'm not sure I understand your logic. But remember, there are no new 50mm 1.7's on the market, and thousands of new cameras on the market every month. Since every one listed is selling, then you are implying that if everyone would just bid less, the price would go down, since there's one around the corner? But is that not the definition of "demand"? If I want one NOW, then I have to play the bidding game or pay the going BIN price (around $110-120 in the states). Then what explains it, if not supply and demand? Do you agree that Ebay determines the market price? (if not, what does?) There's plenty of oil out there too, right? There, more than enough for any demand, but the prices are still on 3 year old KM prices for USA warranty lenses (B&H, JUN 2005): Of course, Sony could refresh the kit lenses with better versions making the old Maxxum stuff redundant.Īnyway, interesting list below. Of course, those who drove up the used prices on the KM 'white' G lenses will also show Sony that they can charge more for a new version. As soon as Sony starts to release high end G and Zeiss products, the equivalent old KM APO G stuff will start coming back down.
The higher quality mid range stuff will go up as there will be no alternative other than 3rd party lenses in the same price range. IMO, I think the low end stuff will remain cheap. Again, Price is determined by the inverse relationship of Supply and Demand. Even higher when the fullframe is introduced. Looking forward, i don't see the prices of the old Minolta lenses going drastically lower. Noticeably as well is when BB reduced the price of the a700.
My personal observation, since i've been on the lookout for old Minolta lenses, the increase in price for them exploded when the 200,300 and 350 were introduced. And this kit lens cannot compete with old Minolta lenses. The only Sony lenses that would be included in the pool of "Supply" for used lenses would be the 18-70 kit lens. If you consider the new supply of Sony lenses, which you would think should reduce the price, the theory doesn't apply because Sony pre-determines the price (and protected by SURE). How many Minolta lenses produced since? Zero. Have you ever wondered how many alphas were sold since the beginning of this year? Thus the increase in Demand. This is true since the introduction of the Alphas. Economics 101 says Price is determined by Supply and Demand.