Why L Glass is expensive

[Clint_Smith]

if you ever wanted to know exactly how those flourite lenses are made, watch this....

http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/t...t/f_index.html

[kenw]

the price of anything isn't determined by how much it costs to make, but how much are folks willing to pay for it.

neat link

[laawaaris]

yeah, it does look expensive to make, but the main thing is they create something of real value to the interested consumer ...

[LonestarMan]

Cool Clint. Thanks for the post. Very Interesting.

[JohnT]

I watched this a few months ago. It gave me a whole new appreciation for the quality lenses that I own and ones that I hope to own.

[Collins]

I thought L lenses were not longer manufactured with fluorite?

I also second the notion that they are that expensive because they can be...

[ZacCarter]

I believe they use synthetic fluorite now.

[iCe]

I've never heard an L owner say "eh... they're alright but not worth the cost"

[Junderwood]

Originally Posted by iCe

I've never heard an L owner say "eh... they're alright but not worth the cost"

uummmmmmmmmmmhummmmmmmm - yep, usually those that can't or won't afford L glass, and in the case of Nikon shooter those who can't or won't afford Nikon's top end glass.