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Is the XF 150-600 overpriced

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Bill Ferris
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Re: Is the XF 150-600 overpriced
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The Sony 200-600 has a standard price of $1,998.00. That's $1 less than the Fuji 150-600mm f/5.6-8. If you found a retailer offering a new copy of the Sony at a significant price reduction, I'd be cautious about assuming there isn't a catch. If the price looks "too good to be true," it probably is.

As to the spec differences, Fuji and Sony cater to different customers. The Fuji zoom weighs 400g (0.9 lb) less than the Sony. Fuji caters to customers who prefer portable systems. In keeping with that commitment, they've designed a wildlife zoom that's more compact and lighter than the competition.

If the build and optical quality of the Fuji optic are comparable to the Sony, pricing should be similar. The spec differences are a reflection of the different properties of the customers for those brands.

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