The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

AdzJackson said:
Currently waiting for X-ray results on my ankle... Someone feel sorry for me haha!
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Drinkin' out of wet glasses again Adam ? ;) "TUT, TUT" :D:D

George.
 
So do we reckon the XT2 will be essentially an XT1 with the new bits from the X Pro 2? Must admit I'm quite tempted with the extra PDAF pixels, although some of the new features look like they could have been added with a firmware update. Maybe us XT1 users will get Acros simulation at some point too?
 
Alan Clogwyn said:
So do we reckon the XT2 will be essentially an XT1 with the new bits from the X Pro 2? Must admit I'm quite tempted with the extra PDAF pixels, although some of the new features look like they could have been added with a firmware update. Maybe us XT1 users will get Acros simulation at some point too?
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I think that an XT2 with the X Pro 2's higher raw ISO and 1/8000 shutter speed would be an attractive thing... It would answer a couple of my own personal criticisms of the system. I personally don't feel the need to have the OVF and the intrusion of the lens would irritate me as much today as it did in years past so the XT2 would be more attractive to me.

I've often thought that APS-C is pretty much a Goldilocks format and I'm sure that an XT2 with the best bits of the X Pro 2 would be an attractive camera.
 
stupar said:
Hands up if you want the new Fuji 100-400mm f4-5.6 in February :D
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Yes, but it will probably be June/July before I can raise the money to pay for it :(
 
I'm heavily thinking about ditching my Nikon D600 as I have issues with the weight now (I have a bad back and wrists) .. Is £500 a good price for one with the 18-55?

I'd been told the 18-55 is a lot sharper than the 16

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Yes its a bloody good price depending on age & usage, I wouldn't consider selling my sub 1000 shot XT-1 GS for that price for the body only.
 
I thought it was the 16-55 being discussed and I was confused as hell
 
Harrybeeee said:
I'm heavily thinking about ditching my Nikon D600 as I have issues with the weight now (I have a bad back and wrists) .. Is £500 a good price for one with the 18-55?

I'd been told the 18-55 is a lot sharper than the 16

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It isn't, but it's better built. (16-50 f3.5-5.6)
 
I'll need to do some more reading, then! The 18-55 makes the kits quite a bit more expensive. The aperture was appealing as I've been using a Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 so don't want to go too slow.
 
Things to like about the 16-50: It's light, it's cheap, it has excellent IQ.
Things to dislike: It feels horrible. No aperture ring or OIS switch.

Things to like about the 18-55: It has an aperture ring & and OIS switch. It is metal. It feels lovely.
Things to dislike: Compared to the 16-50 it's relatively heavy and expensive.
 
Alan Clogwyn said:
Things to like about the 16-50: It's light, it's cheap, it has excellent IQ.
Things to dislike: It feels horrible. No aperture ring or OIS switch.

Things to like about the 18-55: It has an aperture ring & and OIS switch. It is metal. It feels lovely.
Things to dislike: Compared to the 16-50 it's relatively heavy and expensive.
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Very helpful, thanks!
 
I've just become the proud owner of the Fuji 90mm F2 lens so thought I'd give it a try in a Barn that I've been having converted into a studio at home. To say I'm impressed with it's optical performance is an understatement.:)

This is just a couple of shots of some of my effects pedals from a miss spent youth when I used to mess about trying to convince people that I could play a guitar.
For all you technical bods, I know the lighting and shot angles etc, etc are not perfect but the shot was mainly to demonstrate how good this lens is optically. Looks even better on Flickr.

X-T1, 90mm Lens, 1/180th @ F8, ISO-200, Flash with shoot through umbrellas.
Echo Park Pedal-80084 by G.K.Jnr., on Flickr

X-T1, 90mm Lens, 1/180th @ F5.6, ISO-200, Flash with shoot through umbrellas.
Vibratrem Pedal-80082 by G.K.Jnr., on Flickr

:ty: for looking and any comments welcome.,(y)

George.
 
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Just updated the Fujifilm camera remote app which I haven't been able to get to work previously so I've just been using the photo receiver app. The camera remote app works perfectly now, so incase anyone gave up on it previously might be worthwhile trying it again after the update.
 
G.K.Jnr. said:
I've just become the proud owner of the Fuji 90mm F2 lens so thought I'd give it a try in a Barn that I've been having converted into a studio at home. To say I'm impressed with it's optical performance is an understatement.:)

This is just a couple of shots of some of my effects pedals from a miss spent youth when I used to mess about trying to convince people that I could play a guitar.
For all you technical bods, I know the lighting and shot angles etc, etc are not perfect but the shot was mainly to demonstrate how good this lens is optically. Looks even better on Flickr.

X-T1, 90mm Lens, 1/180th @ F8, Flash with shoot through umbrellas.
Echo Park Pedal-80084 by G.K.Jnr., on Flickr

X-T1, 90mm Lens, 1/180th @ F5.6, Flash with shoot through umbrellas.
Vibratrem Pedal-80082 by G.K.Jnr., on Flickr

:ty: for looking and any comments welcome.,(y)

George.
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They both look great to me George! Especially the pseudo gradient to the bottom of the Marshall pedal which looks pretty neat :) Congrats on your new purchase :)
 
G.K.Jnr. said:
I've just become the proud owner of the Fuji 90mm F2 lens so thought I'd give it a try in a Barn that I've been having converted into a studio at home. To say I'm impressed with it's optical performance is an understatement.:)

This is just a couple of shots of some of my effects pedals from a miss spent youth when I used to mess about trying to convince people that I could play a guitar.
For all you technical bods, I know the lighting and shot angles etc, etc are not perfect but the shot was mainly to demonstrate how good this lens is optically. Looks even better on Flickr.

X-T1, 90mm Lens, 1/180th @ F8, Flash with shoot through umbrellas.
Echo Park Pedal-80084 by G.K.Jnr., on Flickr

X-T1, 90mm Lens, 1/180th @ F5.6, Flash with shoot through umbrellas.
Vibratrem Pedal-80082 by G.K.Jnr., on Flickr

:ty: for looking and any comments welcome.,(y)

George.
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Really nice shots George, your dad mentioned the studio you were building!
Very jealous of the lens but at the moment I've convinced myself that 135mm equiv is a silly focal length that I couldn't possibly ever need...

Adam
 
manualfocus-g said:
They both look great to me George! Especially the pseudo gradient to the bottom of the Marshall pedal which looks pretty neat :) Congrats on your new purchase :)
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Thanks for that G, appreciate your comments. Just really messing about trying things out. I'm "VERY" pleased with the optical quality of the lens it's an absolute cracker.(y)

George.
 
AdzJackson said:
Really nice shots George, your dad mentioned the studio you were building!
Very jealous of the lens but at the moment I've convinced myself that 135mm equiv is a silly focal length that I couldn't possibly ever need...

Adam
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Thanks for that Adam, appreciate your comments.(y)

Having been used to using a 135mm on film it's a focal length that I'm really used to, so it should slot into my way of working with the Fooj pretty well. I've only got one other prime for the Fooj and that's the 23mm. And although it's a superlative lens I just cannot get on with that focal length (35 equiv), so I really want to get the 35mm (50ish equiv). Everything else I've got for the X-T1 is zooms.

The studio is not quite finished yet but is coming along nicely, hopefully when it's finished I'll be able to do a fair bit of my work from home. It's a bit of a pain having to travel up to South London or Northamptonshire each day when the travelling time could be used more productively.

George.
 
Mr Perceptive said:
George you cannot underestimate the 23, 56 and 90 for optical quality, they are all top drawer lenses.
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Agree with you there David, I've got the 23mm but as mentioned to Adam it's a focal length I struggle to get on with. For me it's not wide or long enough but agree it's stunning quality. I've never tried the 56mm though probably because I've never used an 85/90mm on FF always gone for a 105mm. Must admit the 56mm is penciled in to try.(y)

I've never yet come across a bad Fuji lens, they all appear to be really excellent lenses.

George.
 
G.K.Jnr. said:
Thanks for that Adam, appreciate your comments.(y)

Having been used to using a 135mm on film it's a focal length that I'm really used to, so it should slot into my way of working with the Fooj pretty well. I've only got one other prime for the Fooj and that's the 23mm. And although it's a superlative lens I just cannot get on with that focal length (35 equiv), so I really want to get the 35mm (50ish equiv). Everything else I've got for the X-T1 is zooms.

The studio is not quite finished yet but is coming along nicely, hopefully when it's finished I'll be able to do a fair bit of my work from home. It's a bit of a pain having to travel up to South London or Northamptonshire each day when the travelling time could be used more productively.

George.
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Ah I absolutely loved the 23mm when I had it, hence why I'm looking to get rid of the X100s again! The 56mm is amazing from the little use I've given it so far and the new 35mm is lovely as well :)
 
Three excellent additions to this thread.
 
Tried the pano feature today. This is a complete 360 degree circle. Crappy resolution due to compression to fit. Looks good full size.

An interesting day. Found the road blocked by a landslide from Hurricane Frank. (I get blamed for everything!)
Bottom rh corner you can see where the water has gouged a massive gap in the lakesdie.
Drove 5 miles up a dead end valley on sheet ice.
Had to be pushed out of a snow drift.
Had a long conversation with an Audi Chelsea tractor owner who didn't know how to switch on 4WD, but had a nice pair of dogs. Wife wasn't bad either!
On top of the hills it was -9 which felt warmer than the +2 when I got back to the car. Went up the gap just L of centre to Small Water.



Mardale Panorama by mickledore on Talk Photography
 
mickledore said:
Tried the pano feature today. This is a complete 360 degree circle. Crappy resolution due to compression to fit. Looks good full size.

An interesting day. Found the road blocked by a landslide from Hurricane Frank. (I get blamed for everything!)
Bottom rh corner you can see where the water has gouged a massive gap in the lakesdie.
Drove 5 miles up a dead end valley on sheet ice.
Had to be pushed out of a snow drift.
Had a long conversation with an Audi Chelsea tractor owner who didn't know how to switch on 4WD, but had a nice pair of dogs. Wife wasn't bad either!
On top of the hills it was -9 which felt warmer than the +2 when I got back to the car. Went up the gap just L of centre to Small Water.



Mardale Panorama by mickledore on Talk Photography
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You are a total nutter! Well done, it was worth it :)
 
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