Ok let me know if it’s something you’d be interested in.
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Ok let me know if it’s something you’d be interested in.
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I'm a bit like that with the X100 series; I bought the original and while I didn't love it it did get me "into" Fuji as I decided to get an X-Pro 1 instead.
But I've tried since partially because my favourite lens is the 23mm f1.4 and I always think it would be nice just have that in one body but I never seem to be able to get on with it!
The new 23 f2 on the X100V is very good.
I found myself never changing lens and also the lens choices became a stress rather than an enjoyable thing. For the types of photos I take (out and about with family) a small compact case with just an X100V is ideal.
I found myself never changing lens and also the lens choices became a stress rather than an enjoyable thing. For the types of photos I take (out and about with family) a small compact case with just an X100V is ideal.
I've ordered three lenses from them and all showed up within a week.
I’ve had both the 23mm and 85mm, still have the 23mm. In fact I wound up with both the Mark 1 and 2 of the 85mm as it turned out.
Love my 23mm, it produces great photos and accompanies my X-S10 perfectly. I haven’t used the native Fuji equivalent but from what I gather Viltrox is just ever so slightly softer wide open but more than adequate.
I do own the native Fuji 90mm so am in a position to compare it. Absolutely no doubt the Viltrox 85mm represents much better value for money - just try to get the Mark 2. Optically they’re identical but the Mk2 is considerably lighter and has a couple of aesthetic improvements over the 1.
Compared with the 90mm I found the Viltrox to be as sharp however in a deep dive it lacked a little colour and contrast compared to the 90mm. That difference is minor though and 90% of the time you couldn’t tell. The 90mm also has faster AF however it’s renowned for having the one of the best, if not THE best, AF system in the Fuji lens lineup so I wouldn’t read too much into that comparison. I only ended up with the 90mm as I got a good deal on it otherwise I’d still have the Viltrox for sure.
I ordered it late on Monday night, not to worry anyway, their website states please allow 3-4 days for the order to be acknowledged and processed.
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How come you didn't return it to Wex within the 30 day distance selling regs rules?
I’ve used it, so will have to take the hit.
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As long as the shutter count isn't excessive, you're probably ok to return it under distance selling regs - idea is that you need to ensure its fit for your needs as you would if you tested it in a shop. Hard to know without taking a few shots, etc.
Regardless, shouldn't have any trouble selling it - the X100V is awesome.
I’ve dropped them a message, see how it goes. I’ll leave it up for sale in the meantime.
Can anyone confirm if Einfin still ship from the UK?
Their website says all UK orders ship from their UK warehouse but I had an email this morning saying I should expect delivery of the X-S10 within 14-17 days which makes me think it’s coming from HK.
Their website says all UK orders ship from their UK warehouse but I had an email this morning saying I should expect delivery of the X-S10 within 14-17 days which makes me think it’s coming from HK.
After 3-4 days I got a Royal Mail tracking number, but that wasn't live for a good week or so later. I usually see delivery within 2 weeks from them.
That's my view.
So I was planning to return the X100V, but it so happens that I've misplaced the battery while on holiday so I cannot return it. I'm going to keep it, see how I get on. The photos from holiday were really good.
A few photos. I ended up with 110 keepers. (RIP imgur compression)
I believe what they do is ship it to the UK to themselves then ship it again to the customer - that way they can say it ships from the UK.
That would explain why there is such a delay before the Royal Mail tracking is active.
Not sure I believe anything from Einfini comes from the UK to be honest, certainly not at their prices. Probably just a statement to entice sales.
You're definitely having some indecisive moments lately!
Those images look great and love the grading - what more could you want from an all in one? If I were you I'd keep it and accept it as a convenient package through which you can get your photography fix. 23mm is definitely the perfect all round focal length too IMO. As I've said before my first foray into mirrorless was the X-T10 and 23mm F2 which went round the world with me. Now I have a Shimoda bag with 6 different lenses and constant decision anxiety! 
Edit - although that said your old 16mm F/1.4 just keeps blowing me away. The only thing better than the incredible images it produces is the fact you can hand it to anyone in fully auto and it still seems to perform outstandingly well. It's perfect for social events and indoor stuff.
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