[XF100-400 rumors]

... and the Canon 100-400 II is about 2000€. That would make it $3050 canadian.

 

But let's wait and see how it performs. If I had to guess I'd say it will be outstanding (like all the lenses from this year were) 

Ok - I'll calm down.    I just hope the price comes down after release...

[XF100-400 rumors]

If the pricing is accurate, this is very, very good news. That's about $400-$500 cheaper than the comparable Canon and Nikon lenses (nearly $1000 cheaper than Nikon's was introduced at). I'm sure the Fujinon will be at least at the quality level of the recent Canon and Nikon optics, and much  better than Canon and Nikon's older offerings and the various less expensive third-party lenses.

 

Dan

What?  How is this good news?  1800 euro is $2750 canadian, a good $350 MORE than the Canon 100-400 II - and $1000 more than the old 100-400.  I want this telephoto badly, but need for it to cost less.  May as well move back to Canon for long range.

[RUMOR: XF100-400 and XF120mmF2.8 delayed!]

And those are the only 2 lenses I want - a 1:1 macro and a long zoom.  Sigh.  

[My favorite camera bag is...]

I had a Retrospective 7 but I found it too stiff.  Right now I'm using a TT Mirrorless Mover 30i, and it fits what I need, but I don't really like shoulder bags, so I'm still looking.  I'm torn between the fstop Brooklyn sling and the TT Turnstyle 5 or 10.  The 5 would fit my current kit (XT1, 18-55, and 55-200) but next year I plan on adding the 100-400 and the 120 macro (if I can find the $), and I'm a bit concerned the 5 won't be big enough.  I dont' live anywhere to see the bags before buying online, so I'm reliant on you tube reviews and advice from others. 

 

Does anyone have experience with either of these bags?  

[Introduce Yourself]

Hi there!

 

I'm Kim, from the Sunshine Coast of BC, Canada.  I was a Canon shooter for many years, and have been a member of Photography on the Net (POTN) for a long time.  As age caught up wih me, I began to really struggle to carry 30 lbs of gear around, so over the last few months I have switched systems from Canon to Fuji.  Right now I am making due with an XT1, the 18-55 and the 55-200.  And I'm very impatiently waiting for the new macro, and the new zoom due in the next year.  With Canon I shot ton of hand held macro with the 100L, and lots of birds with the 100-400L.  I'm impressed with the quality of the Fuji "kit" lenses but 200 isn't long enough for me, and I find that I'm cropping the heck out of everything.