01-07-2014, 11:57 AM
Sigma is in a different position. They are the biggest lens manufacturer in the world. They have the volume to provide a better quality at a lower price point.
Fuji is a low volume player and in an uphill battle they have to provide lenses at competitive prices.
That is not an excuse - certainly not for a lens like the 23mm f/1.4.
You know, this wouldn't be so bad if there were decent retailers here in Australia. A decent retailer just would replace the lens with a new one. However, the local philosophy seems to be fire & forget. Thus, unless there's a miracle, I can send it for servicing to Fuji (again) and wait another 6 weeks.
I am so sick of all this.
Fuji is a low volume player and in an uphill battle they have to provide lenses at competitive prices.
That is not an excuse - certainly not for a lens like the 23mm f/1.4.
You know, this wouldn't be so bad if there were decent retailers here in Australia. A decent retailer just would replace the lens with a new one. However, the local philosophy seems to be fire & forget. Thus, unless there's a miracle, I can send it for servicing to Fuji (again) and wait another 6 weeks.
I am so sick of all this.