Anonymous source confirms XF 16-55 release on January 6th and THINKS it will cost about £900/1000
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After a trusted source here, now also an anonymous source (thanks) confirms the release date for the 16-55mmF2.8 OIS WR lens, and about the price it says:
“As for price it’s gonna be less than the 50-140 and I think about £900-1000“
So, while the source is sure that it will be cheaper than the XF 50-140, it seems not be 100% sure about the final retail price in UK, since it says “I THINK about £900/1000“. So take it with a grain of salt. But if true, this lens would be at least £250 cheaper than the XF 50-140, which is selling for £1250 in UK right now.
If you have read the interview with Fuji Manager Hisashi Toshi, you’ll know that the manager said, the XF 16-55mmF2.8 will cost around 120,000 yen ($1,010). This would make it the most expensive lens in Japan after the XF 50-140 (164,000 yen = $1,381) and XF56mm APD (160,000 yen = $1,347). src – Amazon Japan
The price in Europe should be of €1049, at least according to this store here.
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