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Fujifilm X-E2 18mm lens deal

Started Jul 10, 2014 | Questions thread
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Re: Fujifilm X-E2 18mm lens deal

SamMalek wrote:

Hi,

There is currently a promotion in Canada from Fuji on the X-E2 camera where you can get a free 18mm prime lens if you purchase the X-E2 body only. This is around 1000$ in Canada. This is going to be my first SLR camera and I have never shot with only a prime lens before so my question is:

Is it better to:

A) Purchase the X-E2 package with the 18-55mm lens for $1200 and forfeit the current offer

B) Purchase the X-E2 body only for $1000, get the free 18mm lens and then purchase the 18-55mm zoom lens?

Thanks
Sam

$200 for the zoom is AMAZING value. The 18mm is F2, the zoom is F2.8 at 18mm but quite a bit sharper around the edges.

Buy the kit with the zoom and save up for the better lenses, like the 14, 23, 27, 35, 56 or 60, all of which perform really well. The zoom is a really good starter lens with OIS and performance close to some pro zooms from Canon and Nikon.

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