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XF 80mm macro lens UK vs USA price


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Hi All

 

I have been planning to pre-order the XF 80mm macro as soon as its availability was announced. However, I have just learnt that the UK price is to be £1249.00 as compared to $1200.00 in the US, so I all of a sudden I am not quite so enthusiastic! Can anyone suggest a good reason for this massive price penalty for UK Fuji X shooters?

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I agree, the UK price looks steep compared to either other macro lenses on the market or other Fuji lenses. If you look on wex, it's a similar price to the 50-140mm (1,329) and far more expensive than the 16-55mm (848) yet on BH photo those two lenses are priced 1,600 USD and 1,200.

 

This suggests the macro lens should be closer to the £850-£950 mark, which would make it more comparable with other manufacturers offerings. I'm hoping prices will fall in the short term post the launch hype.

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