The new Noct 58mm f/0.95 - Bet and Win!!!

[Frank Fremerey]

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

[Michael Erlewine]

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)

[mxbianco]

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

[Nikfuson]

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.

[Erik Lund]

Thanks Sten    defintly a Christmas present option then 

[Nikfuson]

Here’s one shot at f/0.95. Just lifted exposure a bit. This is via PS express on my phone.

[Nikfuson]

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.

[Akira]

The lens comes in a huge box!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa1geHcBM5c

[rosko]

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...
 

[armando_m]

The lens comes in a huge box!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa1geHcBM5c

wow, really, humongous !

[Akira]

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...
 

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

wow, really, humongous !

Indeed yes!