XF 80mm macro lens UK vs USA price

[ossie.g]

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?

[mdotson90]

Brexit, higher tariffs, and the devaluation of the GBP?

Edited September 10, 2017 by mdotson90

[Mike G]

Don't forget the U.K. Price includes VAT of I believe 20%! I suspect the USA price doesn't include their taxes!

Edited September 10, 2017 by Mike G

[Naddan28]

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.