Prime lens question?

[smtan24]

Just curious why do prime lens cost so much more than a zoom lens. Isn't a prime lens easier to manufacture and design than a zoom lens?

 

[blurblock]

Just curious why do prime lens cost so much more than a zoom lens. Isn't a prime lens easier to manufacture and design than a zoom lens?

which prime lens is more expensive then a Zoom lens?

 

[smtan24]

which prime lens is more expensive then a Zoom lens?

Generally don't you find that prime lens cost more than zoom len of the same focal length? I do note that prime lens are generally brighter but isn't easier to make a brighter lens when you don't need to worry about designing a zoom into it and the other problem that come with designing a zoom lens.:think:

 

[blurblock]

Generally don't you find that prime lens cost more than zoom len of the same focal length? I do note that prime lens are generally brighter but isn't easier to make a brighter lens when you don't need to worry about designing a zoom into it and the other problem that come with designing a zoom lens.:think:

Frankly speaking, no. You don't find a prime lens that cost more than a zoom lens of the same focal length and maximum aperture.

 

[smtan24]

Frankly speaking, no. You don't find a prime lens that cost more than a zoom lens of the same focal length and maximum aperture.

Did some checking and you are right.

 

[AncientMariner]

Did some checking and you are right.

If you find any of the primes between 300 mm and 600mm that sell for less than any of the zooms that reach the same focal length , please let me know. ;p

 

[djork]

If you find any of the primes between 300 mm and 600mm that sell for less than any of the zooms that reach the same focal length , please let me know. ;p

maybe a dismantled or dropped one.