Estimation about Samsung 16-50mm f2-2.8 price

viking79 wrote:

But at the same time I don't really believe the 16-50mm f/2-2.8 is marketed only at current users (most of which are unwilling to pay much since they got their cameras discounted). If they can market it successfully and get people cross shopping other brands (and the larger aperture might help catch attention) they can ask more than they have historically.

I think a lot depends on what they do with their top end camera too. If they make it better spec wise than many competitors they can ask what they want for it. Sony has shown this with cameras like NEX 7 and A7 which are really very expensive for what they are.

Samsung hasn't been able to get much for many of their cameras as they aren't quite at the level of their competitors in many cases, and historically a lack of marketing, so they don't generate the same level of interest as say a Sony A7 or NEX 7 when they were released. That interest can generate sales. The Sony 16-50mm f/2-2.8 is a very interesting lens. The NX30 is neat, and priced better than NX20, but doesn't generate the same level of interest (I don't think). I really want to see what their high end body is

The question I ask is has high end APS-C lost its interest? Even if Samsung comes out with a killer APS-C body, is it going to compete with the full frame cameras now?

Eric

You'll find an answer in the Nikon Pro DX forum.  Look at what they're saying about the Pentax K3 and how even those who went to 35mm feel that Nikon left them with no choice.  The choice is between a high performance APS-C and an entry level 35mm.  It's not so clear a choice as Nikon wants you to believe.