The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

I actually don’t mind the grip on the X-T5 - especially the built in thumb ‘nub’.
I also didn’t mind the grip on the X100VI.

Of all the stuff I will buy for my new camera, a grip probably isn’t on the list :ROFLMAO:
 
skullfunkerry said:
I'm going to the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year. I've been before and I know you can get quite close to the track... I'm thinking that my 100-400mm is going to be overkill.

Any suggestions for an alternative? I was thinking about the 55-200 (or the XC 50-230, although I don't know what the focusing speed is like on that). Just seen the 18-135 though: anyone got any experience of that? It would save me changing lenses, but would it be long enough?

EDIT: I've just searched for FoS shots on Glass, and it seems that a lot of them were shot at around 50mm... maybe I'll just need my 16-80?
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I went to FoS last year, it was not as good for photography as in the past - the bales are thicker/higher and there are more people. Although the rally stage at the top of the hill was still good.
Tobers said:
That’s a good point, thanks. Mrs T has an X-T3 which, while not huge at all, is larger than I’d like. I’m after something which can do “X100” duty (eg with the 23 2.8) but also be flexible enough to work at long range and wide as well. I think I need to visit a Fuji dealer and handle a bunch of the different lenses to see what works. In any event, the Q3 will remain my main camera and the X-E5 is for stuff the Q3 can’t do which is only about 20% of my photography.

I hadn’t realised the viewfinders are different. I need to check that out as well. Much appreciated.
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Fuji do a good "try before you buy" rental scheme for bodies and lenses.
colourofsound said:
Now it’s my turn to play ‘which prime?’

I’ve got my X-T5 sorted and a 70-300mm is on the way. So I’m going to chop in my 50-230 to MPB for another lens.

But…which one? In an ideal world I’d get the 16-50mm, but I don’t have that cash.

So…any strong feelings on 23(35)mm vs 35(50)mm? I was leaning toward the 35mm seeing as my X100F has 23mm on it. But…the X-T5 has 40mp to play with and the digital crop…

I’d consider the 27mm but the equiv 40mm has felt restrictive before; a middle ground. But I’m not against it.

So: weather sealed, cheap, compact(ish). Thoughts?
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I had the 23f2 when I got my X100v, but swapped it for the 35f1.4, as there was no point in having duplicate focal lengths - even though 35mm FF equivalent is my go to focal length.
 
Purchased this sling bag - slightly bigger than the Aer sling I was using for my X100VI, but not too big. Has a couple of additional pockets for keys/phone/wallet too. Fits the X-T5 and 16-50mm kit lens and the Viltrox 25mm F1.7.




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Was going to go for the Bellroy Venture Sling 6L but this one was £90 cheaper!

Might cut the tripod straps off the bottom as, unlike other bags, you don't appear to be able to tuck them away out of sight.


EDIT: I did cut the straps off (y)
 
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skullfunkerry said:
Well, worst case scenario is that it will probably still work for a different camera in a few months time… ;)
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Harsh...... but somewhat fair.

Or maybe I will surprise you all with the length of time I keep my non-X100VI camera :headbang:

I have just registered the Fuji warranty so can't return it now anyway :rolleyes:
 
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bl0at3r said:
Viltrox 25mm f1.7 Air incoming.

Use code MARCH15 which brings price to £140 - expires today

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There's now a pop-up on the Viltrox website offering 15% off everything with code APRIL15 :)
 
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