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Calaverasgrande
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Aug 29, 2018
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Still on the fence for this one. Basically I don't own a camera that this will fit, but have been considering a Fuji Xpro2. Tried one out for a week and it is an amazing camera, but not thrilled with focus by wire. This lens is only manual focus, which is great. But I'd still have to get my wallet to fit the camera.
Aug 29, 2018
LQDForce
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Aug 29, 2018
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Calaverasgrandeyup, focus by wire is frustrating when you need to micro-adjust or take lots of fast successive shots with different focus points. or when you want to shoot video, but that's not why you'd get a fuji mirrorless...
some XF lenses do not have this type of 'variable focus speed'. the 16mm 1.4 is one of them. it is still focus-by-wire but there are hard stops between minimum and infinity, a more 'linear' feel that lets you develop those muscle memories for super fast and CONSISTENT focusing.
Aug 29, 2018
Mezz
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Aug 30, 2018
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Calaverasgrandeif you are looking into getting into fuji for a more reasonable cost, I would consider a used xt-1 or xt-10. still very capable cameras today.
Aug 30, 2018
Calaverasgrande
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Aug 30, 2018
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MezzI am really lusting after the Xpro2 though.
Aug 30, 2018
Mezz
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Aug 31, 2018
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CalaverasgrandeLol! Of course I understand. But after years of chasing the newest and greatest cameras, I understood the wisdom of: - me the photographer is what makes the most difference in the quality of the pictures - investing in lenses is the wise choice, as they remain current much longer than camera bodies
Aug 31, 2018
LQDForce
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Aug 31, 2018
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Calaverasgrandewhile the mitakon is by far the most used lens on my fuji ecosystem, i do have two bodies and a full-frame too...
as a single lens it makes very little sense to buy the x-pro2 + mitakon, when you clearly state you're stretching the budget already.
your budget should allow you to acquire good knowledge of the system that you shoot in. if you like a rangefinder, get the x-pro2. but make sure your budget allows for accessories (batteries!!) software and books (for beginners i highly recommend the Dan Bailey fujifilm book on amazon).
I'll be honest and say that I cannot recommend a manual lens as a first lens, especially in a new ecosystem and even more so for a beginner.
Aug 31, 2018
Calaverasgrande
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Aug 31, 2018
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LQDForcefirst lens? Beginner? This will be my 4th digital camera body in the last 6 years. I went from T2i to T6S to 6D. I've got a fair amount of Canon L series glass. But I am weary of the bulk of the Canon stuff. The Xpro2 is appealing as it's easier to tote around with you every day. And there is something about how that camera works that makes very cool images. Everything I take with my Canon is very flat in comparison. I've also been finding that Fuji's sensor and processing result in images which can put up with a lot more shadow recovery and other PP than the Canon stuff. Even the full frame. I'm perfectly comfortable with manual lenses. I keep mine in MF mode most of the time, as AF is just not as fun! At this point hoping the immanent XT-3 release will help to drive down prices on the Xpro2 used market. If a bunch of people dump theirs on the market to get Fuji's latest tech, I'll be happy with a lightly bruised copy.
Aug 31, 2018
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