If you want to save some money ($150) don’t buy the Sony NEX-5 + 16mm annd 18-55mm lens now! A new deal is coming from Sony.
Currently you have to pay $649.99 for the NEX-5 + 16mm combo and add other $299.99 for the 18-5mm lens. That makes $949.
With the new offer which will start very soon you will pay -$150 less for the whole package!
So don’t buy now if you need both lenses, wait!
UPDATE: Sorry, I forgot to say that in Europe and Japan the kit is already available. It was not available in US!
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Nothing new here!! This twin lens kit has been on sale for a little while here in the UK, and is available from Jessops at £679. NEX-5 and 16mm is £549, NEX-5 and 18-55 is £589; all in stock. Other UK retailers also have these kist at very similar prices.
Sony is really putting the pressure on when it comes to pricing and features.
SCREW U SONY!!!
WHY DON’T U COME OUT WITH THIS DOUBLE KIT EARLIER?!
I am surprised. It was available here in Japan.
Sorry Andrea but it is not knew http://fredmutter.de/?p=2685 Sony always said it
NEX-3 avec 16 mm f/2,8 : 500 euros
NEX-3 avec 18-55 mm : 550 euros
NEX-3 double kit 16 + 18-55 mm : 650 euros
NEX-5 avec 16 mm f/2,8 : 600 euros
NEX-5 avec 18-55 mm : 650 euros
NEX-5 avec 18-200 mm (disponible en août) : 1100 euros
OK sorry it is new when it concerns the NEX-5
Sorry 🙁
@Santela: You knew it was coming. For whatever reason (too little lenses?) Sony chose not to release the double package right away.
Besides, I didn’t know any shop had the lenses for sale seperately?
I too am waiting for the double lens kit here in The Netherlands, but I have no idea when it will arrive.
I think earlier information pointed at late july?
Already got both lenses and enjoying them very much, it’s only money.
Interesting … did you get that info from Paul the Octopus ???
Sony NEX5 double kit lens available from HK store:
http://www.bluejaynetworks.net
only US$899.00
have stock to ship anytime, no need to wait!
Interesting, since the dual lens kit and the 18-55mm kit are also available in Australia. It’s just the plain 16mm kit is not sold here.
B&H has the two-lens kit up on their site now, although for pre-order only at the moment:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/715409-REG/Sony__Alpha_NEX_5_Digital_Camera.html