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I been shooting with Nikon for a long time now. I build up my equipment list and upgrade throughout the years. Started off on DX and now all FX. I have the following equipments:

Nikon D3 and D700 (gripped) bodies
Nikon 50mm f1.8G
Nikon 85m f1.4 AFD
Nikon 28-70 f2.8 AFS
Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR1
Tamron 19-35 f3.5-5.6 AFD
Nikon SB910 flash
Metz flash (forgot which model, smaller one).

I'm interest on Fuji equipment, was wondering what Fuji body and lens I could get if I sell all that lot or sell half of that for Fuji instead? those equipment I got can put me off when going on holiday. The portable thing is D700 plus 50mm ......
 
I'm fortunate to run two systems, Nikon D750 and Fuji XT1. If I could only keep one it would be the Nikon. Both are excellent, but the advantages of FF, dynamic range, flexibility in post production, autofocus, and Nikon's flashes and CLS mean that for me the Nikon is the better camera and system. I don't know if that helps or not?

If you're still unsure then if finances allow why not pick up a used XT10 and 18-55mm and see how you get on. Image quality and AF are pretty much identical to the XT1. The 18-55mm is a surprisingly good lens, and weighs next to nothing.
 
Not crazy at all, if you're not being paid well to shoot with all that gear, and obviously yearn for a bit of a change.

I got rid of a D800E recently because I just wasn't shooting enough with it. And not doing any "pro" work either. I've had all the best Nikon fit lenses over the past 10 years, offed it all over time, never felt 'love' for any of it tbh. I just went the nikon route to begin with because I got a great deal on a D200 and 50mm.

I just got the XT-1, because I couldn't give a stuff about MP count [ironic, I know, after a D800, or maybe that's why?] and wanted to get a few lenses too for good value. but i will probably go for an XT-2 next, and if you go Fuji, that's the obvious choice, plus some juicy lenses. It's down to you, never let anyone say it's "wrong".
 
Going though a similar thing - Have D750, D700, D300, 24-70, 70-200 f4, 85mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4, 20m 2.8, 2x SB900 - Worked out I could sell the lot and get an XT2, 16-55, 50-140 and a few primes plus flash. Its a big commitment!!!
 
I'd go for it, I went from owning a D810 along with 3/4 quality lenses for over a year, and now moved into the Fuji X system and have never looked back since!

:)
 
snerkler said:
I'm fortunate to run two systems, Nikon D750 and Fuji XT1. If I could only keep one it would be the Nikon. Both are excellent, but the advantages of FF, dynamic range, flexibility in post production, autofocus, and Nikon's flashes and CLS mean that for me the Nikon is the better camera and system. I don't know if that helps or not?

If you're still unsure then if finances allow why not pick up a used XT10 and 18-55mm and see how you get on. Image quality and AF are pretty much identical to the XT1. The 18-55mm is a surprisingly good lens, and weighs next to nothing.
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Thats exactly what is going through my mind, and why I can't say goodbye to Nikon. Am also on the lookout for the XT10 though as fancy giving that a try.
 
Like snerkler, I'm lucky enough to be able to afford a reasonable (hobbyist) FF Nikon system and a Fuji system. Unlike him, if I had to keep just one, I'd keep the Fujis. My reason is that I shoot a lot more on holiday than I do at home these days and the Fuji system is much more portable than the Nikons and covers a far greater focal length range. Since I don't have to choose, I shall continue to enjoy the benefits that both systems bring to the table tripod!
 
For me there are three advantages for mirrorless...

1. More compact and lighter than a DSLR set up.
2. The EVF and the in view focus and exposure aids.
3. Being able to use just about any lens including old manual lenses.

If these things appeal to you then I'd say give it a go but if it's just GAS I'd say think again... but then again life is short and if it is just GAS but you can afford it then we're back to give it a go :D
 
woof woof said:
For me there are three advantages for mirrorless...

1. More compact and lighter than a DSLR set up.
2. The EVF and the in view focus and exposure aids.
3. Being able to use just about any lens including old manual lenses.

If these things appeal to you then I'd say give it a go but if it's just GAS I'd say think again... but then again life is short and if it is just GAS but you can afford it then we're back to give it a go :D
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And you can't do that with DSLR? ;)
 
If I wasn't doing weddings etc I would definitely own a different, smaller system - either Sony or Fuji, most likely an A7 series camera
 
Cagey75 said:
Plenty of pros shooting weddings with the X system, they're all over youtube.

Just an example of the type of kit a more 'reportage' style wedding shooter may use
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3br0MC3_9yM
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Aye and half are being paid / sponsored by Fuji lol.

Don't doubt they're good enough but I don't think they compete with any Nikon or Canon for a wedding environment

Battery life is abysmal on the xt-1 I had a loan of. Flash system, lens choice and bokeh capabilities of any full frame Nikon is in another league
 
Is a big commitment to be honest to start again. I still thinking. Like someone said, the Nikon FF is very good and I know what I will get when I pull the trigger and get a spot on image. I have to learn it all again on the Fuji X system.

I don't do any pro work but every year I been contract to do a few sports events, so telephoto lens is a must have for me .....
 
F/1.4 said:
Aye and half are being paid / sponsored by Fuji lol.

Don't doubt they're good enough but I don't think they compete with any Nikon or Canon for a wedding environment

Battery life is abysmal on the xt-1 I had a loan of. Flash system, lens choice and bokeh capabilities of any full frame Nikon is in another league
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You reckon all those Canon and Nikon youtubers aren't getting a slice? No difference. None of the independent Fuji shooters get a cent, only the official X shooters, and the one I posted, and many others, are not.

Battery life is a bit pants. I have come from using a D800E for 4 years, so I know the difference first hand, I now use the XT-1. I could do a whole wedding, back when I bothered to do them, on one full battery with the Nikon. Of course I had spares, but found I would only need to switch latter into the reception. For the XT-1 though, I do have 5 back up batteries and 2 chargers. As for flash, I'm firing off cam flash just the same as I did with the Nikon, I never once used TTL, manual all the way. You can get triggers and receivers dirst cheap on the likes of amazon. And bokeh? another league is a bit rich, try the 56 1.2 or 90mm F2, lenses you should have for weddings IMO, and you'll get that buttery bokeh, and neither you, nor any pixel peepers will notice much if any difference, let alone the casual viewer.

I think the whole "Fuji isn't good enough for weddings" is nonsense, this is just a general opinion now, not aimed at you or anyone here ... but I think it's basically snobbery. Or maybe insecurity "People won't think I'm pro with smaller gear" - look further, you'll find plenty of wedding photographers who have made the move, are not paid by anyone to do so, and find they are more than comfortable with a Fuji system.

And I do not get paid by Fuji :D or I tell you i wouldn't have an XT-1 and just a couple of standard lenses. I shot Nikon for over 10 years. I could have switched any time, to Canon, Sony, Pentax ... But I've been pondering a move since the XT-1 came on scene 2years ago.
 
badboy1984 said:
Is a big commitment to be honest to start again. I still thinking. Like someone said, the Nikon FF is very good and I know what I will get when I pull the trigger and get a spot on image. I have to learn it all again on the Fuji X system.

I don't do any pro work but every year I been contract to do a few sports events, so telephoto lens is a must have for me .....
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If you do decide to swap then the only Fuji I'd recommend considering if you're contracted to doing sports is the XT2.
 
Not crazy I sold my D750 and went Fuji XT2 it's a little different to use but it's quite nice. Is it as good as the Trojan that is the d750 probably not but its damn close and lighter and it's new! Do it
 
I was looking at the x bodies, I like the XT2 and X pro 2 but it seems the XT2 have better specs ...... lens choice I need to look again. I like a long zoom for action shots reason (not low light btw), I need a flash and 1-2 prime that is similar to 50mm and 85mm. Don't think I need a standard zoom like 28-70 on the Fuji because I prefer prime on those kind of body.
 
One more thing about the mirror less Fuji X. On my Nikon the most likely thing that will fail during a shoot is the shutter. I guess I won't have that problem of replacing shutter on the Fuji X bodies because is mirror less?
 
The 56mm 1.2 is better than the 85mm 1.8g I didn't have the 1.4 so I can't compare.
I have the 18mm f2 which is far better than the 24mm Nikon.
There isn't really a 50mm equiv the 35mm would be close but alot more cash or the 28mm a cheaper option but it's not pound for pound as good of value as the nifty fifty from Nikon
 
Cagey75 said:
I think the whole "Fuji isn't good enough for weddings" is nonsense, this is just a general opinion now, not aimed at you or anyone here ... but I think it's basically snobbery. Or maybe insecurity "People won't think I'm pro with smaller gear" - look further, you'll find plenty of wedding photographers who have made the move, are not paid by anyone to do so, and find they are more than comfortable with a Fuji system.
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I don't think snobbery is the right word. I would love to change to a smaller, more compact system as it would suit the way I shoot weddings. I think the right word is 'scared'. Wedding photographers get paid and I for one would be scared shirtless after my experiences with an XT2 which admitidly was only for a few hours.

From the Canon 6D/5D3 and now the D750, I don't really think about whether focus was right or not, I do what I enjoy doing - shooting. Of course, I use OCF and TTL which is another BIG advantage in such environments.
 
Lol, the 56mm the ONLY lens that Fuji fanboys ever mention when I say bokeh probably due to the fact there's only it lol
 
I've got a large Canon kit which I have kept alongside a Fuji kit, it just doesn't get used but I still find it hard to sell it. I've just picked up an X-T2, which if I really like I really should just sell the Canon gear. There are lenses that haven't even come out of the camera bad for two years... :o
 
I'd be interested in their larger sensor camera when it arrives if it performs well in low light
 
F/1.4 said:
Lol, the 56mm the ONLY lens that Fuji fanboys ever mention when I say bokeh probably due to the fact there's only it lol
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Fanboys? I for one have only just switched [though I have owned some fuji cameras in the past] -

I mentioned 2 lenses, the 56 and the 90 F2, those were examples of their better 'bokeh' offerings. I can get decent bokeh from the pancake 27mm ... or did you just not read my post? In it I said that I shot Nikon for over 10 years. I've used all of their better glass in that time, I know the difference. I've actually used both, not just judge by random online samples. Don't know what you're 'lolling' for , the 56mm is a beast. Canon users have harped on about the Canon 85 1.2 for long enough
 
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Cagey75 said:
Fanboys? I for one have only just switched [though I have owned some fuji cameras in the past] -

I mentioned 2 lenses, the 56 and the 90 F2, those were examples of their better 'bokeh' offerings. I can get decent bokeh from the pancake 27mm ... or did you just not read my post? In it I said that I shot Nikon for over 10 years. I've used all of their better glass in that time, I know the difference. I've actually used both, not just judge by random online samples. Don't know what you're 'lolling' for , the 56mm is a beast. Canon users have harped on about the Canon 85 1.2 for long enough
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I second cagey I've really not noticed an inferior amount of bokeh. But why not mention how good the 56mm 1.2 is, as its that damn good. It would be like forgetting Nikon did the D750.
 
Horses for courses. Glad yous are happy with it. As for saying I'm judging by random samples. A good friend of mine has pretty much every Fuji body and lens there is so I've seen what it's capable of in the hands of a very good photographer.

Also to compare the Canon 85 1.2 to a Fuji 56 1.2 is very silly. The bokeh off the 56 is more in line with an 85mm @ f2 at best
 
The points I made why I wouldn't entertain buying one for wedding work are all valid to me

You need to relax and not take a hissy fit over equipment lol
 
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Nuzik said:
The 56mm 1.2 is better than the 85mm 1.8g I didn't have the 1.4 so I can't compare.
I have the 18mm f2 which is far better than the 24mm Nikon.
There isn't really a 50mm equiv the 35mm would be close but alot more cash or the 28mm a cheaper option but it's not pound for pound as good of value as the nifty fifty from Nikon
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At £300 more I guess you would expect it to be better.

Saying that, I have never seen anything negative ever mentioned about the Nikon 85mm (apart from Fuji fans :D).
 
I'd say yes [emoji85]
 
JJ! said:
At £300 more I guess you would expect it to be better.

Saying that, I have never seen anything negative ever mentioned about the Nikon 85mm (apart from Fuji fans :D).
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Who's saying anything negative about the 1.8 85mm? No one the 1.4 is the one I'd have if I was professional mind you just to get that extra bokeh. But I'm not and i sold my d750
 
Cagey75 said:
You reckon all those Canon and Nikon youtubers aren't getting a slice? No difference. None of the independent Fuji shooters get a cent, only the official X shooters, and the one I posted, and many others, are not.

Battery life is a bit pants. I have come from using a D800E for 4 years, so I know the difference first hand, I now use the XT-1. I could do a whole wedding, back when I bothered to do them, on one full battery with the Nikon. Of course I had spares, but found I would only need to switch latter into the reception. For the XT-1 though, I do have 5 back up batteries and 2 chargers. As for flash, I'm firing off cam flash just the same as I did with the Nikon, I never once used TTL, manual all the way. You can get triggers and receivers dirst cheap on the likes of amazon. And bokeh? another league is a bit rich, try the 56 1.2 or 90mm F2, lenses you should have for weddings IMO, and you'll get that buttery bokeh, and neither you, nor any pixel peepers will notice much if any difference, let alone the casual viewer.

I think the whole "Fuji isn't good enough for weddings" is nonsense, this is just a general opinion now, not aimed at you or anyone here ... but I think it's basically snobbery. Or maybe insecurity "People won't think I'm pro with smaller gear" - look further, you'll find plenty of wedding photographers who have made the move, are not paid by anyone to do so, and find they are more than comfortable with a Fuji system.

And I do not get paid by Fuji :D or I tell you i wouldn't have an XT-1 and just a couple of standard lenses. I shot Nikon for over 10 years. I could have switched any time, to Canon, Sony, Pentax ... But I've been pondering a move since the XT-1 came on scene 2years ago.
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Fuji gear is perfectly capable of shooting weddings, as proven by the pros who shoot with Fuji. However, we need to keep perspective. As good as Fuji is (and the XT2 is apparently excellent) it's still not quite there when compared to the top DSLRs (and that's from people who have both, or shot with both). When scenarios become extremely challenging there's still a difference with DSLR vs Mirrorless and for some they want the ultimate performance which at present is DSLR. Also, there's no denying that FF will still win the noise war. But it's preference. Some people are willing to sacrifice the slight difference in performance and noise to get a lighter more manageable setup. And I think it's fair to say that with the XT2 the gap is so close that I can see why people might want to change and ease the strain on their backs and shoulders.

badboy1984 said:
One more thing about the mirror less Fuji X. On my Nikon the most likely thing that will fail during a shoot is the shutter. I guess I won't have that problem of replacing shutter on the Fuji X bodies because is mirror less?
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Errr, mirrorless still have shutters ;) Yes you can use electronic shutter but you wouldn't want to for most of the time due to the rolling shutter effect.
 
badboy1984 said:
I been shooting with Nikon for a long time now. I build up my equipment list and upgrade throughout the years. Started off on DX and now all FX. I have the following equipments:

Nikon D3 and D700 (gripped) bodies
Nikon 50mm f1.8G
Nikon 85m f1.4 AFD
Nikon 28-70 f2.8 AFS
Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR1
Tamron 19-35 f3.5-5.6 AFD
Nikon SB910 flash
Metz flash (forgot which model, smaller one).

I'm interest on Fuji equipment, was wondering what Fuji body and lens I could get if I sell all that lot or sell half of that for Fuji instead? those equipment I got can put me off when going on holiday. The portable thing is D700 plus 50mm ......
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TBH, only you will know the answer. Taking aside arguments about whats better than what:

Why do you want to change?
What does the Fuji offer YOU what the Nikon set up can't offer?
What are the benefits to YOU for the change?

Its all personal, I would like maybe a Fuji for the odd bit of travel, but I don't travel a lot and don't find the D750 too heavy or big for 99% of situations.
 
badboy1984 said:
One more thing about the mirror less Fuji X. On my Nikon the most likely thing that will fail during a shoot is the shutter. I guess I won't have that problem of replacing shutter on the Fuji X bodies because is mirror less?
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It's still got a shutter, just no mirror.
 
The X-T2 plus a couple of lenses would be smaller (depending on the lenses!) for travelling or/plus you could maybe get a used D750 with a 35 or 24 1.8 lens which would also be a pretty portable set up.

badboy1984 said:
I been shooting with Nikon for a long time now. I build up my equipment list and upgrade throughout the years. Started off on DX and now all FX. I have the following equipments:

Nikon D3 and D700 (gripped) bodies
Nikon 50mm f1.8G
Nikon 85m f1.4 AFD
Nikon 28-70 f2.8 AFS
Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR1
Tamron 19-35 f3.5-5.6 AFD
Nikon SB910 flash
Metz flash (forgot which model, smaller one).

I'm interest on Fuji equipment, was wondering what Fuji body and lens I could get if I sell all that lot or sell half of that for Fuji instead? those equipment I got can put me off when going on holiday. The portable thing is D700 plus 50mm ......
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F/1.4 said:
Horses for courses. Glad yous are happy with it. As for saying I'm judging by random samples. A good friend of mine has pretty much every Fuji body and lens there is so I've seen what it's capable of in the hands of a very good photographer.

Also to compare the Canon 85 1.2 to a Fuji 56 1.2 is very silly. The bokeh off the 56 is more in line with an 85mm @ f2 at best
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There's nothing silly about it, I've seen some completely non bias comparisons and most say the 56mm 1.2 is a much better lens. It's just romanticism beyond that, because people pay so much for the canon 1.2. Borrow your mate's XT-1 and 56mm, shoot for a few days, be wowed, then come back and report
 
snerkler said:
Fuji gear is perfectly capable of shooting weddings, as proven by the pros who shoot with Fuji. However, we need to keep perspective. As good as Fuji is (and the XT2 is apparently excellent) it's still not quite there when compared to the top DSLRs (and that's from people who have both, or shot with both). When scenarios become extremely challenging there's still a difference with DSLR vs Mirrorless and for some they want the ultimate performance which at present is DSLR. Also, there's no denying that FF will still win the noise war. But it's preference. Some people are willing to sacrifice the slight difference in performance and noise to get a lighter more manageable setup. And I think it's fair to say that with the XT2 the gap is so close that I can see why people might want to change and ease the strain on their backs and shoulders.
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For the quietness alone I'd enjoy shooting with the Fuji more. I will never miss that echoing 'slap' of the D800. Knowing your images are going to be just as sharp and detailed, I see absolutely zero reason not to consider fuji for weddings. Wedding shooters do go on as if their work is the hardest known to man at times, I personally see wildlife and sports/action photography as being a lot tougher. And for those areas I would prefer an FX dslr with fast glass. I know guys that have shot great wedding photos with old D80s and kit lenses. There's no real excuse nowadays once you are using something mid range plus.
 
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Cagey75 said:
For the quietness alone I'd enjoy shooting with the Fuji more. I will never miss that echoing 'slap' of the D800. Knowing your images are going to be just as sharp and detailed, I see absolutely zero reason not to consider fuji for weddings. Wedding shooters do go on as if their work is the hardest known to man at times, I personally see wildlife and sports/action photography as being a lot tougher. And for those areas I would prefer an FX dslr with fast glass. I know guys that have shot great wedding photos with old D80s and kit lenses. There's no real excuse nowadays once you are using something mid range plus.
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You clearly haven't shot alot of weddings lol


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