The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

Gandalf said:
Hey Guys,

Thinking of taking another crack at Fuji with the XT5, had the 1, 2, & 3 previously. Is it far Superior to the XT4 ?

Currently using my Sony a7iv for Street Photography but a little on the big side, so was looking at trading my a9 for either the XT4 or XT5 and picking up the 23mm as the perfect street package.

Would be great to hear real world experiences for people who use on a regular basis rather than the utube stuff.

TIA
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The T5 has the 40MP sensor, big difference to the 24MP version in the 2,3, & 4. The 4 had a twisty screen (I think), the 5 went back to the same design as the earlier models. Not sure if the IBIS was updated, but I suffer with shaky hands sometimes, and the T5 works for me, Focus on the T5 is a bit better too I believe. I skipped the T4, but I've had a 1 (now with my son) a pair of 2's, plus a 3. I now have just the T5 and it's the best one yet in my opinion. Never tried an X-H body though.
 
Jelster said:
The T5 has the 40MP sensor, big difference to the 24MP version in the 2,3, & 4. The 4 had a twisty screen (I think), the 5 went back to the same design as the earlier models. Not sure if the IBIS was updated, but I suffer with shaky hands sometimes, and the T5 works for me, Focus on the T5 is a bit better too I believe. I skipped the T4, but I've had a 1 (now with my son) a pair of 2's, plus a 3. I now have just the T5 and it's the best one yet in my opinion. Never tried an X-H body though.
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Steve ,how are you finding the 33mm ,on my list.?
 
SsSsSsSsSnake said:
Steve ,how are you finding the 33mm ,on my list.?
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Absolutely love it. I have always been a fan of the 35 f1.4, but this 33mm is just better in every way, and it focuses really quickly, I've hardly used anything else since I bought it.

Edit: If only they produced a 23mm version too.....
 
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Jelster said:
Absolutely love it. I have always been a fan of the 35 f1.4, but this 33mm is just better in every way, and it focuses really quickly, I've hardly used anything else since I bought it.

Edit: If only they produced a 23mm version too.....
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They do produce a new 23mm f1.4 Steve. Got one myself.
 
Mr Perceptive said:
Are you using the zoom function to check/set focus - I find just using the whole EVF leads to inaccuracies
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I dont - I dont like the experience. It starts to feel more like a video game than photography. I use focus peaking and that’s bad enough for taking you out of the moment.
 
Jelster said:
Blimey, just looked it up on Wex, it's a bit pricey at £819.... !!
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F/1.4 lenses do tend to be pricey, and that's an 'issue' I have with APS-C, you're paying top dollar for a 35mm f2 lens effectively, whereas you can pick up a good FF 35mm f1.8 lens for under £400.
 
colourofsound said:
I dont - I dont like the experience. It starts to feel more like a video game than photography. I use focus peaking and that’s bad enough for taking you out of the moment.
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I understand, but by magnifying (it’s only a button press on the rear dial) you can tune the focus peaking better, then click again to go back to full image
 
Lost lens cap XT 5 Kit lens 18-55 XF Zoom. Having never lost a cap before, anyone know what size I need?

Or where I measure the lens from where to where to determine?

Many thanks
 
chris02 said:
Lost lens cap XT 5 Kit lens 18-55 XF Zoom. Having never lost a cap before, anyone know what size I need?

Or where I measure the lens from where to where to determine?

Many thanks
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I would guess it's the same as the filter size ..
 
chris02 said:
Lost lens cap XT 5 Kit lens 18-55 XF Zoom. Having never lost a cap before, anyone know what size I need?

Or where I measure the lens from where to where to determine?

Many thanks
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58mm - same as the filter thread.

Just search for a cap "xf 18 55 lens cap"

Amazon, and Ebay. ..... Wex: £12.99
 
Jelster said:
Blimey, just looked it up on Wex, it's a bit pricey at £819.... !!
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E-Infinity - £629.

I think Fuji in the UK take the p*ss a bit with lens pricing. And then chuck in cashbacks every so often to tempt those of us who won't bite on the regular pricing or don't go the refurb route.
 
Dryce said:
E-Infinity - £629.

I think Fuji in the UK take the p*ss a bit with lens pricing. And then chuck in cashbacks every so often to tempt those of us who won't bite on the regular pricing or don't go the refurb route.
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I think it's all photography gear in the UK not just Fuji.
 
Paulie-W said:
Tax, import duties, GBP rates etc etc.
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If one makes the assumption that they are not include then the price differences are rather more significant than "Tax, import duties". The grey prices tend to be dynamic and incorporate "GBP rates".

Which just leaves "etc etc".
 
Dryce said:
If one makes the assumption that they are not include then the price differences are rather more significant than "Tax, import duties". The grey prices tend to be dynamic and incorporate "GBP rates".

Which just leaves "etc etc".
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It's all up in the air most of the time. If you compare eifinity with panamoz, it makes it even more strange I think.
 
Dryce said:
58mm - same as the filter thread.

Just search for a cap "xf 18 55 lens cap"

Amazon, and Ebay. ..... Wex: £12.99
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Ooof. You can also pick up generic ones for like 50p if you aren't fussed about it being OEM.
 
Plain Nev said:
I didn't think any existed?
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I had no idea about them TBH, I just spotted it in a field near another area of interest (Maple Corridor), no signs around it or anything like that.

From what I gather from Reddit - There is a museum nearby, so it's likely something to do with them, and VERY likely to be a replica.
 
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