Won't it be odd to have systems that do essentially the same thing?
I mean the 65mm is what $2800? This is still $6000.
Just curious as to your though process.
My thought process. Aside from just seeing a crazy deal and wanting to get an order in and sorting it out later (and being a member of GetDPI, which by itself may mean I frequently toss logic out the window regarding gear choices):
My interest in the GFX system primarily lies in 110 f2, 250mm, and upcoming 100-200mm, for which there are currently no native HB X-system equivalents.
The 65mm XCD is $2750, the 50R package was $6000. I’d sell the 45mm GF because I don’t need it which would bring the package price down closer to $5k. I’ve found I don’t use my 30mm XCD that much (it only has 276 actuations) since I received the 21mm XCD, and id sell it, which would pretty much zero the GFX50R package assuming I cancel my 65mm XCD order. That would leave me with a hodgepodge collection of: X1D and 21/45/90mm primes, GFX50R with 32-64/63mm.
Currently the only native X-system options for longer-than-90mm are the 120 macro at $4500 and the new 135mm (which id get with TC) at $4850. I could presumably pick up a 110mm f2 AND 100-200mm GF for equal or less than the cost of the 135mm XCD. This would give me more versatility that the 135mm plus TC and would fit my needs better. If I ever wanted a macro, the 120 GF macro is half the price of the 120mm XCD. I’m trying to stick with native lenses btw.
Anyway, that’s my thought process. That would give two complimentary systems with all sorts of lens options for needs/uses. Also, the grip of the X1D limits it compatibility with Alpa SB17 lenses and the STC. If Alpa were to release a GFX Adapter, the GFX 50R would presumably be more compatible with my Alpa setup as it lacks the physical limitations (large protruding grip) of the X1D.
That being said, placing the order for the package was more just seeing a crazy deal and a knee-jerk reaction of answering Dante’s call. BH won’t charge my card until it ships, which could be months from now, so I have time to decide if I even want to keep the order. Not even sure they’d honor it at this point anyway because it is looking like a pricing glitch.