I should start a new topic about this, and will when I have a bit more time, but s a quick note:CrispyBee wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2025 4:25 amThe Mejiro is an industrial lens and not really available on the 'open' market, when buying it directly from the manufacturer (currently Young Optics who bought up or fused with Mejiro recently) you'll probably have to pay a few thousand dollars/euros (I would expect around 3000-4000? Maybe more.)
I visited the Mejiro Tokyo office when I was in japan last summer and talked to the manager and a lens designer. They were incredibly kind and helpful and we talked for quite a while. They were very surprised about me using the FL0530 and were curious where I got it from since they never sold it to individuals

I need to find my notes, but the lens was more affordable then I expected, partly of course to the weak Yen at the moment (certainly less than 4000USD, I think it was more in the area of 2000USD).
He seemed open to the possibility to sell them directly, but probably it would be quite a bit cheaper if there would be a group buy.
If there's a real interest I could contact him and ask specifics.