Are Lenses ACTUALLY More Expensive Now?

About this episode

The episode discusses whether lenses are more expensive now compared to the past, following a challenge on camera pricing.

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People in this episode

Hosts: PetaPixel, Jordan Drake, Chris Niccolls, Jaron Schneider

Topics covered

• camera pricing
• lens pricing
• photography gear
• tethering workflow
• photography accessories

Keywords

• lenses
• camera pricing
• photography
• Tether Tools
• B&H Photo

Sponsors

Tether Tools, B&H Photo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nikon, Viltrox, OM System, Zeiss

Products: AeroTrac, Payboo Credit Card, OM-3, Aatma T1.5

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