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Is the current discount on xf90mm f2 likely to last/return?

Started Mar 20, 2019 | Discussions
scarylarry New Member • Posts: 24
Is the current discount on xf90mm f2 likely to last/return?

Hello! I'm brand new to the Fujifilm system (I have an X-T30 scheduled for delivery sometime next week, so I haven't even held a Fuji X-series in my hands outside of a store yet). I'm getting the 18-55mm kit and the 35mm f2 in the bundle.

I think I am likely to want an XF 90mm f2 at some point, but it's not a priority right now. However, I've noticed it's on sale everywhere for $699. I'm tempted to pull the trigger on it to get $250 off the list price. If it's a one-off sale, I'd rather pay more now for a savings in the long-run. On the other hand, I'm not made of money, and I have more than enough camera coming my way with the body and kit zoom.

So my question: is this price on the 90mm likely to last and/or return in a few months? Or is it a great deal I should snap up now if I know I'll want the 90mm at some point?

Thanks so much in advance! I've learned a lot by poring over the posts in this forum for the past few weeks.

unclebrudy
unclebrudy Contributing Member • Posts: 576
Re: Is the current discount on xf90mm f2 likely to last/return?

I've read that it's over on the 30th of this month. Sales come and go frequently but are never guaranteed to return. We'll see.

There's an E- rated used one on Adorama right now for $599, which is a great deal and I'm pretty sure skewed down because of the current sale price.

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OP scarylarry New Member • Posts: 24
Re: Is the current discount on xf90mm f2 likely to last/return?

unclebrudy wrote:

I've read that it's over on the 30th of this month. Sales come and go frequently but are never guaranteed to return. We'll see.

There's an E- rated used one on Adorama right now for $599, which is a great deal and I'm pretty sure skewed down because of the current sale price.

Hey, thanks so much for the tip! I might just grab that.

MS82 Contributing Member • Posts: 711
Re: Is the current discount on xf90mm f2 likely to last/return?

Wow if only it worked out so cheap in the UK. I want this lens too but it’s not discounted here. Even with the current cashback, you’re getting a much better deal there. I would just buy it now if I were you.

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OP scarylarry New Member • Posts: 24
Re: Is the current discount on xf90mm f2 likely to last/return?

I ended up buying it new. A lens with this reputation at a 25% discount was too good for me to pass up. As I said in my original post, I know this is one I’ll get anyway, so might as well break the piggy bank while it’s $250 less painful.

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