So in other words, cripple the camera since it's too much effort to change the lens cap design. Brilliant!
Furthermore, the lens only protrudes with distances less than 2', specifically when shooting macro. So instead of Fuji checking to see if the focus distance is less than 2' to take the appropriate action, Fuji instead decides to default to 7' regardless of the focus distance setting thereby making the camera almost unusable for those who choose to use zone focusing.
Compounding the situation further is that there's lag between powering up the camera and being able to adjust focus. So when either the EVF or LCD appear the focusing still can't be adjusted for another 300 to 400ms. Ugghhhhh!
The camera is brilliant in so many other ways, but this decision by Fuji is like serving an exquisite soup with a fly floating on top making the total experience unpalatable.
Rant over!
Rolly