Archive 2014 · New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
p.3 #1New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
paparazzinick wrote:
What do you have now? If you have an xe2 then get the 14 and wait on the xt1.
...If I had to put an 'optical ranking' together, I'd probably put them: 14, 23, 60, 35, 55-200, 27, 18...but these are degrees of good. Though I have minimal experience with the 18mm.
jcolwell
I'd rank the 27mm above the 55-200mm, and I haven't tried the 23mm because I'm good with the X100s; otherwise, I'd rank 'em the same.Makes the 14 even more tempting... hmmmm XT-1 or XF 14 ? 
I have the X-Pro1, 23 & 35. The more I think about it the 14 is looking pretty good.
What do you have now? If you have an xe2 then get the 14 and wait on the xt1.
mfoto wrote
Earlier quote
Jman13 wrote:...If I had to put an 'optical ranking' together, I'd probably put them: 14, 23, 60, 35, 55-200, 27, 18...but these are degrees of good. Though I have minimal experience with the 18mm.
jcolwell
I'd rank the 27mm above the 55-200mm, and I haven't tried the 23mm because I'm good with the X100s; otherwise, I'd rank 'em the same.
I have the X-Pro1, 23 & 35. The more I think about it the 14 is looking pretty good.
Feb 09, 2014 at 07:03 PM
p.3 #2New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
rattymouse wrote:
This was an unexpected and pleasant surpriseUnexpected? Fujifilm has had blow out pricing on their lenses several times the past few years. There's no way I'd pay full price for a Fujifilm lens simply because they have had so many sales where it is easy to get $100,$200, etc off full price.
Fujifilm prices are way out of line and the fact that they need these big sales over and over again shows that price reductions are needed in order to move product.
I know Fuji has done sales periodically but this was the first time I'd seen the 14mm go on sale. I avoid paying full price on anything whenever possible, but I figured I'd have to buy a used copy of this lens when I was ready. I was mostly ready but I didn't want to miss out on the pricing!
AbramG wrote
Sweeeeet I've been waiting to jump on the 14mm to finish my kit. I am now covered for everything that I would want out of this system.This was an unexpected and pleasant surprise
Fujifilm prices are way out of line and the fact that they need these big sales over and over again shows that price reductions are needed in order to move product.
I know Fuji has done sales periodically but this was the first time I'd seen the 14mm go on sale. I avoid paying full price on anything whenever possible, but I figured I'd have to buy a used copy of this lens when I was ready. I was mostly ready but I didn't want to miss out on the pricing!
Feb 09, 2014 at 07:04 PM
p.3 #3New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
Speaking of Zeiss ... are there any lenses that you would suggest would be a "pass" on Fuji's offering in favor of the Zeiss ... or any other mfr's glass for the X-mount?
Feb 09, 2014 at 07:16 PM
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Definitely not me, I want them all, except the 18mm.
I will be getting another body this year too, woo!
RustyBug wrote:
Speaking of Zeiss ... are there any lenses that you would suggest would be a "pass" on Fuji's offering in favor of the Zeiss ... or any other mfr's glass for the X-mount?
I will be getting another body this year too, woo!
RustyBug wrote:
Speaking of Zeiss ... are there any lenses that you would suggest would be a "pass" on Fuji's offering in favor of the Zeiss ... or any other mfr's glass for the X-mount?
Feb 09, 2014 at 07:20 PM
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Yea add the 14. Then wait till later this year and snag an xt1. Or sell the pro and get both
mfoto wrote:
...If I had to put an 'optical ranking' together, I'd probably put them: 14, 23, 60, 35, 55-200, 27, 18...but these are degrees of good. Though I have minimal experience with the 18mm.
jcolwell
I'd rank the 27mm above the 55-200mm, and I haven't tried the 23mm because I'm good with the X100s; otherwise, I'd rank 'em the same.Makes the 14 even more tempting... hmmmm XT-1 or XF 14 ? I have the X-Pro1, 23 & 35. The more I think about it the 14 is looking pretty good.
mfoto wrote:
paparazzinick wrote
What do you have now? If you have an xe2 then get the 14 and wait on the xt1.mfoto wrote
Earlier quote
Jman13 wrote:...If I had to put an 'optical ranking' together, I'd probably put them: 14, 23, 60, 35, 55-200, 27, 18...but these are degrees of good. Though I have minimal experience with the 18mm.
jcolwell
I'd rank the 27mm above the 55-200mm, and I haven't tried the 23mm because I'm good with the X100s; otherwise, I'd rank 'em the same.
Feb 09, 2014 at 08:00 PM
p.3 #6New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
The 14 was on sale last summer, I know because I got one then
AbramG wrote:
This was an unexpected and pleasant surpriseUnexpected? Fujifilm has had blow out pricing on their lenses several times the past few years. There's no way I'd pay full price for a Fujifilm lens simply because they have had so many sales where it is easy to get $100,$200, etc off full price.
Fujifilm prices are way out of line and the fact that they need these big sales over and over again shows that price reductions are needed in order to move product.I know Fuji has done sales periodically but this was the first time I'd seen the 14mm go on sale. I avoid paying full price on anything whenever possible, but I figured I'd have to buy a used copy of this lens when I was ready. I was mostly ready but I didn't want to miss out on the pricing!
AbramG wrote:
rattymouse wrote
AbramG wrote
Sweeeeet I've been waiting to jump on the 14mm to finish my kit. I am now covered for everything that I would want out of this system.This was an unexpected and pleasant surprise
Fujifilm prices are way out of line and the fact that they need these big sales over and over again shows that price reductions are needed in order to move product.
Feb 09, 2014 at 08:30 PM
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buggz2k wrote:
Definitely not me, I want them all, except the 18mm.
I will be getting another body this year too, woo!
Seriously what is it with everyone not liking the 18? I freaking love it.
Definitely not me, I want them all, except the 18mm.
I will be getting another body this year too, woo!
RustyBug wrote
Speaking of Zeiss ... are there any lenses that you would suggest would be a "pass" on Fuji's offering in favor of the Zeiss ... or any other mfr's glass for the X-mount?Seriously what is it with everyone not liking the 18? I freaking love it.
Feb 09, 2014 at 09:23 PM
p.3 #8New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
$199 for the 27 almost makes me buy a Fuji body to use the lens on.
Feb 09, 2014 at 09:25 PM
p.3 #9New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
I'll have to make a tough decision. I was going to skip the 60 but as I hear it's sharp. I'm going to wait until I get te XT-1 though, it's silly to buy a ton of glass without a body.
Though I might just get a X-M1 and get the 27 for the wife.
I went ahead and ordered the 23/27/60 lenses to ensure I got the color I wanted (black) and that I wouldn't miss out on the rebate (or be stuck waiting on back-order...) I will be pre-ordering the X-T1 in the next week or two, but in the meantime I've ordered an X-E1 kit that I can sell, (if desired) with a better recoup meant of funds over the X-M1 kit which I also considered... But, I'm hoping my fiancée will like it enough that I don't have to sell it when the X-T1 comes in.
Edited on Feb 10, 2014 at 08:49 AM · View previous versions
Though I might just get a X-M1 and get the 27 for the wife.
I went ahead and ordered the 23/27/60 lenses to ensure I got the color I wanted (black) and that I wouldn't miss out on the rebate (or be stuck waiting on back-order...) I will be pre-ordering the X-T1 in the next week or two, but in the meantime I've ordered an X-E1 kit that I can sell, (if desired) with a better recoup meant of funds over the X-M1 kit which I also considered... But, I'm hoping my fiancée will like it enough that I don't have to sell it when the X-T1 comes in.
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Feb 09, 2014 at 09:26 PM
p.3 #10New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
paparazzinick wrote:
Seriously what is it with everyone not liking the 18? I freaking love it.
People dislike it for the same reason they dislike the Sony 16/2.8. Lousy edge performance at wide apertures. It's a fast/wide street lens, not a wide landscape lens. Unfortunately when it was the only wide in the system that caused problems for people who wanted a wide landscape lens. Which is a lot of people.
Seriously what is it with everyone not liking the 18? I freaking love it.
People dislike it for the same reason they dislike the Sony 16/2.8. Lousy edge performance at wide apertures. It's a fast/wide street lens, not a wide landscape lens. Unfortunately when it was the only wide in the system that caused problems for people who wanted a wide landscape lens. Which is a lot of people.
Feb 09, 2014 at 09:46 PM
p.3 #11New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
Makes wonder if pre-ordering the 56mm is a good idea.
Feb 09, 2014 at 09:56 PM
p.3 #12New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
it is a good time to hit greentoe for some additional discount.
Feb 09, 2014 at 11:31 PM
p.3 #13New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
I've been itching to invest into the Fuji X system for a while now. I couldn't resist and bought the X-E1 kit. It will be a nice backup cam when the X-T1 arrives
Feb 10, 2014 at 01:18 AM
p.3 #14New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
Nothing against the 18, I have the great 18-55, and if I get the 14, which I want, there would be no need?
paparazzinick wrote:
I will be getting another body this year too, woo!
Seriously what is it with everyone not liking the 18? I freaking love it.
paparazzinick wrote:
buggz2k wrote
Definitely not me, I want them all, except the 18mm.I will be getting another body this year too, woo!
RustyBug wrote
Speaking of Zeiss ... are there any lenses that you would suggest would be a "pass" on Fuji's offering in favor of the Zeiss ... or any other mfr's glass for the X-mount?Feb 10, 2014 at 08:18 AM
p.3 #15New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
tennclay wrote:
It is a nice kit, but I don't think I have ever bought camera gear that proved to have such low resell value. But I had fun with it..
It could be worse... you could have bought one of Nikon's recent defective cameras...
It is a nice kit, but I don't think I have ever bought camera gear that proved to have such low resell value. But I had fun with it..
It could be worse... you could have bought one of Nikon's recent defective cameras...
Feb 10, 2014 at 08:27 AM
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RustyBug wrote:
Speaking of Zeiss ... are there any lenses that you would suggest would be a "pass" on Fuji's offering in favor of the Zeiss ... or any other mfr's glass for the X-mount?
Nope...
Speaking of Zeiss ... are there any lenses that you would suggest would be a "pass" on Fuji's offering in favor of the Zeiss ... or any other mfr's glass for the X-mount?
Nope...
Feb 10, 2014 at 08:30 AM
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ReneMurea wrote:
$199 for the 27 almost makes me buy a Fuji body to use the lens on.
I wanted to pickup a 27 as well, but the price is still $249 in Canada, and most stores were out of stock even before the rebate started.
$199 for the 27 almost makes me buy a Fuji body to use the lens on.
I wanted to pickup a 27 as well, but the price is still $249 in Canada, and most stores were out of stock even before the rebate started.
Feb 10, 2014 at 08:32 AM
p.3 #18New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
Gotcha on the 18 now. See I shoot people and weddings and saint have an issue at all. But I see what you mean for landscapes.
Feb 10, 2014 at 08:49 AM
p.3 #19New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
My beef with the 18 was its price. It was bested by m4/3 lenses costing half as much (e.g. the Panny 14). I can certainly see it being useful for a lot of folks, though.
Feb 10, 2014 at 12:53 PM
p.3 #20New Fujifilm XF lens Rebates. Savings up to $250
itai195 wrote:
My beef with the 18 was its price.
Agreed... If it were priced closer in line with the 27mm (say, $250-300 incl. rebate) then I feel they would move a lot more (including one my way,) and with "better" reviews... But, until those prices are abound, I'd rather put those funds towards, say, the new 56mm that's coming out.
My beef with the 18 was its price.
Agreed... If it were priced closer in line with the 27mm (say, $250-300 incl. rebate) then I feel they would move a lot more (including one my way,) and with "better" reviews... But, until those prices are abound, I'd rather put those funds towards, say, the new 56mm that's coming out.
Feb 10, 2014 at 02:08 PM