The big rare Canons have similar prices, like the one for the 200mm
f1.8 - partly rarity, short run and quality but I believe that
they're made of carbon fibre as well.
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
On 18/08/2007, at 2:22 AM, Lawrence Woods wrote:
>
> Not that I'm in the market for these at any time in the forseeable
> future, but...
>
> Browsing E-thing accessories on emporium.olympus.com, I noticed
> the LH-120 and LH-120B lenshoods for the 300mm f2.8 and 90-250mm
> f2.8 lenses. The web site indicated they were out of stock, but
> listed prices of $615.99 and $529.99 respectively. The Adorama web
> site, had them listed at $449 and $340.
>
> I realize these are attachments to $5500-$5700+ lenses, but why so
> expensive? Are they made out of beryllium or something similar?
> ----- Larry Woods
> lmwoods@xxxxxxx
>
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