Cheaper optics coming

[PeterEde]

http://asia.nikkei.com/magazine/20141127-Abenomics-on-the-ballot/Tech-Science/Researchers-discover-supercheap-way-of-making-high-performance-optical-components

[rustigsmed]

interesting, massive refractors coming our way for a fraction of the price?

[casstony]

Perhaps a bit cheaper, but I imagine the cost of figuring the lens is greater than the cost of materials.

[PeterEde]

Imagine an 8" refractor for the price of an ED80 :)

[OICURMT]

Imagine companies saying... "HEY! more profit!"

[blink138]

yep, seem to remember in the 80's cd's were promised at $5 a go ha ha!
never happen!!
pat