RUMOR: Here is the VERY Affordable Price of the XF35mmF2! ... and of the 1.4x Teleconverter!

[Patrick FR]

Here is the price for you http://www.fujirumors.com/rumor-here-is-the-very-affordable-price-of-the-xf35mmf2/

[milandro]

If it is true that it will cost only €399 this will be enticing for many of us to buy it.

 

I’ve sold mine, the 35mm 1.4 for not much less than that, in as good as new state, after a little more than one year. That lens has a theoretical price of €549 in the NL.

 

But in reality when bought it in combination with a camera, its price is seriously smaller than that. So, if you buy a XE-2 with a body price of €699 you pay €1039 with the 35mm 1.4, bringing the price of the lens to only €340.

 

So I should expect that this lens might cost €399 on its own and a lot less if sold with a camera that they are either trying to get rid of or to promote. The kit of a WR lens with a non WR body like the X-T1 would make little sense but maybe it will be offered or the last of the X-E2 bodies will go for sale at a slashed down price.

 

Either way this is very promising especially for those, like me, who are not hand up on having a lens a little more light efficient than another.

 

Another thought.

 

If this is the price, sell your old 35mm as soon as you can because prices will be tumbling down as soon as the other comes onto the market.

[ConnanMockasin]

That's an instabuy on the new 35! 

[Phil]

I really hope the f/1 version comes to fruition - if so I'll sell my f/1.4 and get this and the f/1.

[Aswald]

Excellent! I don't need another 35 but I'd buy it for the looks! Besides, you can shoot this lens wide open with excellent results.

[Patrick FR]

I like the bokeh... and you? Samples here: http://www.fujirumors.com/creamy-bokeh-xf35mmf2-samples-online-and-see-the-lens-mounted-on-a-fuji-x-t10/

[FreakPhoto]

That is over $50 more than I just paid for a brand new 35 1.4. 

I thought they would be less.

[Merde]

That is over $50 more than I just paid for a brand new 35 1.4. 

I thought they would be less.

Boxed lens only or bundled with a camera? I've paid approx. 233 EUR for my XF 35/1.4 as a kit (with X-T1 and 18-55/2.8-4), but regular price is twice as much.

Don't forget this is a completely new lens and it's price tag includes "early adopter tax".

[Andy F]

Hmm, just under £300 in the UK at that price, so maybe a bit cheaper for 'real'? Still, that's an ok price I guess, and if the focus speed is improved much over my 1.4 I might just sell my 1.4 and get the new lens. If it weighs less than the 1.4, even better, although physical length doesn't look to be that much different.

[FreakPhoto]

Boxed lens only or bundled with a camera? 

 

Retail box brand new from B&H. Digital Rev currently has them for $409.

[milandro]

Obviously prices vary greatly, abroad  unfortunately they don’t in the Netherlands, all shops seem to always use the same tuning fork ( to the penny!) buying in other countries is a possibility but only if within Europe otherwise any savings will be used to pay the VAT (21%) at entry or shipping charges and the mysterios fee for “ handling through customs" , besides international guarantee is one year ( and they are always fussy about it) while national guarantee in any country of Europe is at least 2 years and my shop offers 3 to 5 years sometimes.

[Merde]

although physical length doesn't look to be that much different.

 

Some women say that girth is much more important then length :-)

 

Retail box brand new from B&H. Digital Rev currently has them for $409.

 

EUR price might include VAT (15-27%, AFAIK), that makes a substantial difference.

[FreakPhoto]

15-27%

 

Ouch!

[CRAusmus]

You have to consider the length of time the ƒ1.4 has been on the market...

[FreakPhoto]

It seems like Fuji has updated the 35mm 1.4 a little bit. Possibly why B&H had them on backorder for months. The focus ring and aperture ring are tighter, with aperture being "clickier." Focus is fast.

Firmware shows 3.11 while the web site only shows 3.10.

Hmmmmmmmmm.......

[mholtsberg]

I am new to this forum. I have never heard of Digitalrev. Are they reputable..ship to US. I am thinking of ordering the 35 1.4 from them...

Thanks for input

[FreakPhoto]

I am new to this forum. I have never heard of Digitalrev. Are they reputable..ship to US. I am thinking of ordering the 35 1.4 from them...

Thanks for input

 

I have some good experiences with them. They provide their own U.S. warranty if a company won't cover a problem. Sometimes their shipper DHL will send you a customs bill after the fact, but DigitalRev will refund the same amount back on your card if you let them know, then you can forward the amount to customs. 

Really good pricing on a lot of the Fuji stuff. 

[mholtsberg]

Thank you... I hope to make my purchase this weekend...