DPReview.com is closing April 10th - Find out more

Is the XF 150-600 overpriced

Started 3 weeks ago | Discussions thread
Jerry-astro
MOD Jerry-astro Forum Pro • Posts: 19,920
Re: Is the XF 150-600 overpriced
3

TrophyJem wrote:

I've been looking at purchasing the XF 150-600 as my next lens. I recently sold my 100-400.

Searching for the best price, I notice that the Sony 200-600 is £400 less than the Fuji lens here in the UK.

Now maybe the Fuji is much better, but the Sony is a full frame lens and brighter. It got me to thinking is the Fuji lens overpriced for what it is?

Your thoughts?

The 150-600 is a superb lens, and having used the 100-400 previously, it’s my opinion that it’s a significant improvement over its predecessor, both in terms of reach and overall IQ consistency across its FL range.  I have no experience with the Sony lens, so I can’t provide any comparative experience or data for that lens in comparison with the 150-600.  While it’s pretty expensive, I think the price of the 150-600 is pretty well in line with what should be expected.  Whether it’s worth the expense or whether the Sony lens is somehow a better deal is better answered by looking at reviews and drawing your conclusions from that.  But I have zero regrets about making the switch to that lens a few months ago.

-- hide signature --

Jerry-Astro
Fuji Forum co-Mod

 Jerry-astro's gear list:Jerry-astro's gear list
Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8R LM WR Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 XF 150-600mm Canon Pixma Pro-100 +1 more
Post (hide subjects) Posted by
Keyboard shortcuts:
FForum PPrevious NNext WNext unread UUpvote SSubscribe RReply QQuote BBookmark MMy threads
Color scheme? Blue / Yellow