I predict (not really a prediction because that's what Fuji themselves said in the press release) that the XC35/2 will be identical to the XF35/2 in optics, and will be a very warmly welcomed lens for kits and such, by newcomers. Those already into the Fuji system probably carefully consider the XF35/2 because of its quality properties. Or perhaps might I even see slightly increasing demand for the superb 35/1.4 now that the XF/XC 35/2 is "just kit optics"?!