Why is Leica so much more expensive than Zeiss's lens?

Jumping out of the field of photography, in the field of global optics, Zeiss has better reputation, technology, honor and patents than Leica. It should not be said that only Zeiss can compare with Leica. It should be said that only Leica can compare with Zeiss. As for the lens patent in the field of photography, the patent monopolized by Zeiss is two to three times that of Leica.

The biggest difference between Zeiss and Leica is that Leica focuses on photography, scientific ranging and various optical micro-systems. Zeiss is a little bigger and leads in the fields of medical optics, aerospace optics, scientific research optics, photographic optics and glasses. Because Zeiss plays a greater role, focusing on glasses, aerospace and medical treatment to make money, Zeiss has basically paid little attention to photographic optics. To put it bluntly, the new lens of Zeiss on the market at present is either its own product or a sum of money given to Zeiss like Sony. The lens produced has been certified by Zeiss and labeled as Zeiss. Or cooperate with Zeiss like Queshanneng, use Zeiss' patented technology and Zeiss' coating materials to produce their own lenses, and finally affix Zeiss logo lenses. Basically, Zeiss has not produced its own photographic lenses for a long time, and all Zeiss lenses on the market are basically made in Japan.

Leica can't beat Zeiss in lucrative markets such as aviation and medical care, let alone give up the photography market. So Leica's lenses are all produced by ourselves, from glass to coating, from metal processing to final manual assembly, 100% made in Germany.

Therefore, this relatively cheap OEM and automated production line made in Japan is expensive and insists on hand-made in Germany. The price is clear at a glance. (If it is a Zeiss lens made in Germany, it is not cheaper than Leica. For example, G 16 produced by Zeiss Factory in Germany, even if it is difficult to switch to other systems, the asking price will never fluctuate around 1.5 million. )