The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

Cagey75 said:
Why do people dog the 18mm so much? Seems to be a good little lens for the money. I've seen some reviews, written and video, where they made out it was a poor lens - Turned me off buying one at least. I have seen a few up for sale locally, and that kind of suggested it wasn't great too
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Possibly because it was one of the kit options with the X-Pro1 and we all know that all kit lenses are dogs... Slight corner softness wide open - compared to kit zooms from the majors (18-55), it's not bad at all! 18mm is sort of a funny length, 27mm EFL is a wide angle but not very. IMO quite restrictive as an only lens to go out with and the zooms cover it with loads of flexibility. Certainly not a poor lens, just not (for many) the best choice.
 
Do anyone know a decent lens adapter to mount my Nikon AI manual focus lens? I wanted to mount my 28mm and 135mm AI f2.8 AI lens to my XT1.
 
Nod said:
Possibly because it was one of the kit options with the X-Pro1 and we all know that all kit lenses are dogs... Slight corner softness wide open - compared to kit zooms from the majors (18-55), it's not bad at all! 18mm is sort of a funny length, 27mm EFL is a wide angle but not very. IMO quite restrictive as an only lens to go out with and the zooms cover it with loads of flexibility. Certainly not a poor lens, just not (for many) the best choice.
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The 14mm 2.5 has the same sort of reputation with Micro 4/3, pretty much the same effective focal length too. It's strange, because 28mm is reasonably popular on FF (particuarly the Nikon 28mm 1.8, used that one for weddings myself).

I'm considering the 18mm f2 and 35mm 1.4 at the moment, but as an early adopter (X-E1) once upon a time, they were pretty slow/grindy compared to the next batch, such as the 23mm 1.4, that came after them. I understand FW updates and newer bodies have improved the situation?
 
badboy1984 said:
Cheers for that, I will look into this.

btw, do any of you guys use the Fuji leather case on your camera or go naked like a DSLR?
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I have a K&F Pentax to Fuji-X adapter, seems well made

Naked but usually has an Arca L-plate on, which offers some protection (as I found when falling upstairs in a car park with X-T1 in hand!!)
 
jimmyjamjojo said:
I have the 35mm 1.4 and can say that stories about the AF are greatly exagerated. Try and find a video on YouTube about it, you may have to trawl through reviews to get to the "AF part".

Honestly, unless you're trying to track a bird in flight, it's more than fast enough... And honestly, if you ARE doing that with a 35mm, you're doing it wrong.
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Believe it or not, we did actually manage to get sharp well focused shots before Auto Focus, even of Kids, Wildlife, Weddings, & Sports Events.:D:D

George.
 
Rizvan said:
Just a heads up folks,

Fuji are doing double cash backs from Nov 25th for anybody who buys a body and lens.
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Balls. I knew buying a few days before Black Friday was a bad idea.

Any idea which bodies? The X-T10 is already silly cheap with cashback.
 
ukaskew said:
Balls. I knew buying a few days before Black Friday was a bad idea.

Any idea which bodies? The X-T10 is already silly cheap with cashback.
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https://fuji-promotions.com/gb/en/pages/promotion

Yes I was holding out for the Black Friday deals but caved in. :D lol

Qualifying Cameras and Camera Kits
Family Model Cashback Promotional Period
Camera X-Pro2 £100.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
Camera X-T1 Body Only - Black £125.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
Camera X-T1 Body Only - Graphite Silver £125.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
Camera X-T1 Black 18-55 kit £125.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
Camera X-T1 Black 18-135 kit £125.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
Camera X-T10 Body £80.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
Camera X-T10 16-50mm kit £80.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
Camera X-T10 18-55mm £80.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
Camera X-T10 16-50 / 50-230mm £80.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
Camera X-T10 18-55 / 55-200mm £80.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
Camera X-E2S Body £40.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
Camera X-E2S 18-55mm £40.00 13/10/2016 – 31/01/2017
 
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Rizvan said:
https://fuji-promotions.com/gb/en/pages/promotion

Yes I was holding out for the Black Friday deals but caved in. :D lol

Qualifying Cameras and Camera Kits
Type Family Model Description Promotional Period
Cameras Camera X-Pro 2 - body only Only cameras purchased alone and not as part of a kit qualify within this model family 01/06/2016 – 31/08/2016

Cameras Camera or Camera kit X-T1 - camera or kit Both cameras purchased alone and as part of a kit qualify within this model family 01/06/2016 – 31/08/2016

Cameras Camera or Camera kit X-E2s - camera or kit Both cameras purchased alone and as part of a kit qualify within this model family 01/06/2016 – 31/08/2016
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Those are old cashback offers you have linked to.
 
Rizvan said:
Just a heads up folks,

Fuji are doing double cash backs from Nov 25th for anybody who buys a body and lens.
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If I bought a XT10 body only then I will probably want to swear. But I got a decent deal on the graphite silver XT1 body only so I guess I'm ok on this one lol.
 
badboy1984 said:
Do anyone know a decent lens adapter to mount my Nikon AI manual focus lens? I wanted to mount my 28mm and 135mm AI f2.8 AI lens to my XT1.
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I did actually answer this for you in my reply to you in post No :- 22588, it was as follows.

If its of any help, the Ai-FX adapter I use is just a standard metal cheepy from fleabay. Works a treat with all my Ai/Ais and (D) lenses also any other attachments such as Nikon fit extension tubes etc. When buying one though make sure its one that will allow infinity focus as not all of them allow this.(y)

George.
 
Rizvan said:
Now updated :) cheers for the heads up.
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Unless they've not announced it yet there is no double cashback promotion listed, just the ones that are running currently anyway.
 
G.K.Jnr. said:
I did actually answer this for you in my reply to you in post No :- 22588, it was as follows.

If its of any help, the Ai-FX adapter I use is just a standard metal cheepy from fleabay. Works a treat with all my Ai/Ais and (D) lenses also any other attachments such as Nikon fit extension tubes etc. When buying one though make sure its one that will allow infinity focus as not all of them allow this.(y)

George.
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thanks man. What is the different between the 2?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Concept®-Fujifilm-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B00OONJSDY

and

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Concept®-C...479734136&sr=8-2&keywords=K&F+nikon+to+fuji+x
 
ukaskew said:
Unless they've not announced it yet there is no double cashback promotion listed, just the ones that are running currently anyway.
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I saw it under the Amazon Black Friday Fuji Winter deals section....... hence why I posted it up but had another look and its now gone.
My local camera store also said they are expecting double cash back deals on Black Friday. :s
 
Sorry replied to wrong post.:banghead:

"Corrected with next posting"
 
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badboy1984 said:
thanks man. What is the different between the 2?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Concept®-Fujifilm-Mirrorless-Camera/dp/B00OONJSDY

and

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Concept®-Camera-Adapter-Fujifilm-X-Pro1/dp/B00OONK89W/ref=sr_1_2?
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The first adapter is just for Nikon fit lenses that have a manual aperture ring ie (Ai), (Ais), (D), type lenses..

The second adapter has a manual slide type button that allows you to use Nikon fit lenses that do not have a manual aperture ring ie (G) type lenses.
 
G.K.Jnr. said:
The first adapter is just for Nikon fit lenses that have a manual aperture ring ie (Ai), (Ais), (D), type lenses..

The second adapter has a manual slide type button that allows you to use Nikon fit lenses that do not have a manual aperture ring ie (G) type lenses.
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I take it I need the second one if I want to use both AI and G lens?
 
I have to ask..... anyone experienced any waxy skin on xt1????? Im keen but having owned a xpro 1 and xe2 when they originally come out its holding me back a little
 
owenb said:
I have to ask..... anyone experienced any waxy skin on xt1????? Im keen but having owned a xpro 1 and xe2 when they originally come out its holding me back a little
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I haven't, but I've read it's more on high ISO jpegs. What I have found with Fuji is that you have to be very careful with the way you process the files compared to other brands and you can quite easily make them look unnatural. I do wonder whether those affected by it is more down to the processing rather than the images per se.
 
owenb said:
I have to ask..... anyone experienced any waxy skin on xt1????? Im keen but having owned a xpro 1 and xe2 when they originally come out its holding me back a little
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No probs on my xt10. Wasnt it only a problem with excessive sharpening combined with excessive NR?
 
Yeah was defo higher iso ..... i havent read too much on it ..... my xe2 was awful maybe firmware fixed it now?
 
owenb said:
Yeah was defo higher iso ..... i havent read too much on it ..... my xe2 was awful maybe firmware fixed it now?
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Nothing that a airbrush couldn't solve lol
 
Maybe someone can post some portraits to see if waxy or not
 
no mate Nikon boy now ... only have 3 bodies though... FUJI GAs here I come.... maybe pmsl
 
owenb said:
no mate Nikon boy now ... only have 3 bodies though... FUJI GAs here I come.... maybe pmsl
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Haha..... I am giving up my Sony....... Fuji GAS has taken over.... but will no doubt miss the Sony in some ways.... the G Master lenses are epic.... in every way possible including weight and the price tags! :D lol
 
Rizvan said:
Haha..... I am giving up my Sony....... Fuji GAS has taken over.... but will no doubt miss the Sony in some ways.... the G Master lenses are epic.... in every way possible including weight and the price tags! :D lol
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fair play mate you had some epic gear ... if your going Fuji they cant be bad if your changing your setup
 
owenb said:
that was the problem it looked like someone had smudge it with portrait pro...... I might try and find one to show you what I mean lol
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That'd be useful (y)
 
owenb said:
tbh its high iso..... and have just read that it was addressed in firmware...... might just make the leap ... don't worry wont post 2000 times asking questions pmsl
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You not even started come on.
 
Rizvan said:
I saw it under the Amazon Black Friday Fuji Winter deals section....... hence why I posted it up but had another look and its now gone.
My local camera store also said they are expecting double cash back deals on Black Friday. :s
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Found it....

https://www.amazon.co.uk/b/ref=dp_f...m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=8CZY9ZXY7YM7H6FMXWZM
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Claim up to £125 Cashback on these selected Fujifilm products.
See below to find out which products qualify for which cashback amounts. Offer ends 11:45pm BST on 31st January, 2017.
Plus, claim DOUBLE cashback on the below products on purchases made between 25th November 2016 and 1st December 2016.

How to claim:
  1. Purchase one of the qualifying items.
  2. Go to the Fujifilm website (https://fuji-promotions.com/) to read Fujifilm's terms and conditions and receive further information.
  3. Follow the steps for the corresponding promotion.
Read Fujifilm's Terms and Conditions

All Fujifilm offers apply to the qualifying items, sold and dispatched by Amazon.co.uk, and do not apply to used products or third party sellers on Amazon.co.uk’s Marketplace platform. Terms and conditions apply.
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