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Re: The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!
« Reply #75 on: November 01, 2019, 16:15:08 »
Well, a huge variation in prices all round the world...

(today's exchange rate)

Japan 1265000 JPY = 10469 €
Norway 93990 NOK = 9205 €
Netherlands 8999 € = 8999 €
USA 8000 $ = 7213 €

That's a fork of about 2800 € !!!

Now, the results of your estimates.
If a bracket  (Francis: 4000$ to 7000$) has been given, I have averaged it out to (low+high)/2 (=5500$ = 4959€)
All converted to €

1st Frank Fremerey: 5729 € (wins trip to Mars)
2nd Birna Rørslett: 5590 €
3rd Bill De Jager: 5407€
an then Erik, Francis, Nikfuson, Pluton, Aguinaldo (4959€ down to 4057€)

Fons, I don't have a converter for old currencies, I have to pull your estimate of f 2.93 :(

Ciao from Massimo


hello Massimo, I guess you have to work on your calculation again. Averages tend not to be lower than the lowest of the values you average.

11.000 + 7000 = 18000
half of which is 9000

plus: US Value is without VAT, the others include VAT
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Re: The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!
« Reply #76 on: November 01, 2019, 16:33:23 »
hello Massimo, I guess you have to work on your calculation again. Averages tend not to be lower than the lowest of the values you average.

11.000 + 7000 = 18000
half of which is 9000

plus: US Value is without VAT, the others include VAT

B&H 7580 Euro (includes sales tax)
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Re: The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!
« Reply #77 on: November 01, 2019, 17:18:45 »
hello Massimo, I guess you have to work on your calculation again. Averages tend not to be lower than the lowest of the values you average.

11.000 + 7000 = 18000
half of which is 9000

plus: US Value is without VAT, the others include VAT

Where is the 11000 coming from?

Francis had made an estimate of 4000 to 7000 euros
LOW estimate=4000
HIGH estimate=7000
And you tell me that the average is 9000? (2000 above the high estimate!)

I stand on my 5500 = 11000 / 2
There is no VAT in the US as we have in Europe, maybe sales tax  (2% up to 10%)
Add 8% sales tax? OK that puts Francis in 4th place with 5355.72€
You still win the trip to Mars :)

Ciao from Massimo
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Re: The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!
« Reply #78 on: November 01, 2019, 19:17:33 »
First try with the beast turned out to be a positive experience!
Wickedly sharp from the start block and as the opening got smaller it only improved.
Bokeh as beautiful as one can wish for. Pics later.

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Re: The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!
« Reply #79 on: November 01, 2019, 19:20:00 »
Thanks Sten  8)  defintly a Christmas present option then  ;D
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Re: The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!
« Reply #80 on: November 01, 2019, 19:45:08 »
Here’s one shot at f/0.95. Just lifted exposure a bit. This is via PS express on my phone.

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Re: The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!
« Reply #81 on: November 01, 2019, 21:20:41 »
Ok, back with more techie stuff. First plane of focus at ca. 2m. Pretty flat!
I've started a separate technical thread for my tests.

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Re: The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!
« Reply #82 on: November 06, 2019, 13:32:59 »
The lens comes in a huge box!

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Re: The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!
« Reply #83 on: November 06, 2019, 13:48:11 »
Thanks, Akira !

When I saw the counter, I recognised immediately ''Grey of Westminster'' a so British London's shop ! A goldmine of Nikon stuff, from new to second hands and vintage treasures... :-*
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Re: The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!
« Reply #84 on: November 06, 2019, 13:59:09 »
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Re: The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!
« Reply #85 on: November 06, 2019, 14:01:30 »
Thanks, Akira !

When I saw the counter, I recognised immediately ''Grey of Westminster'' a so British London's shop ! A goldmine of Nikon stuff, from new to second hands and vintage treasures... :-*
 :D

You are welcome, Francis!  This shop should be a must-visit in London.  :D


wow, really, humongous !


Indeed yes!
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