Fuji X Series

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Quick low light focus test using the XT2 and XF100-400mm lens. Photo was taken five minutes after sunset (7:28) and slightly tweaked with Tiffen DX4 Filters. Focussing is blazing fast and effortless on the XT2. So much better than the XT1.
 
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Had a go with the xpro2 with 35mm F2 lens. I was impressed with the focusing speed in low light as well as the IQ.
It seemed a little hefty for my liking. Although it did have an extended grip fitted to it.
So having used the xpro2, I'm pretty excited about the X-T2 so when someone here get's one, I would love to here your thoughts on it, as I'm literally on the brink of ordering one along with the 23mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.2.
 
An Exception said:
Had a go with the xpro2 with 35mm F2 lens. I was impressed with the focusing speed in low light as well as the IQ.
It seemed a little hefty for my liking. Although it did have an extended grip fitted to it.
So having used the xpro2, I'm pretty excited about the X-T2 so when someone here get's one, I would love to here your thoughts on it, as I'm literally on the brink of ordering one along with the 23mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.2.
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May I humbly recommend a read of the Fuji X Forums, it's an amazing resource.
 
An Exception said:
Had a go with the xpro2 with 35mm F2 lens. I was impressed with the focusing speed in low light as well as the IQ.
It seemed a little hefty for my liking. Although it did have an extended grip fitted to it.
So having used the xpro2, I'm pretty excited about the X-T2 so when someone here get's one, I would love to here your thoughts on it, as I'm literally on the brink of ordering one along with the 23mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.2.
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I have an X-T2 but just in the process of giving it good workout. I prefer it to the X-Pro2, as I'm not a huge fan of the rangefinder style. That said, I think the X-T2 is also the better performing camera for general use ( not saying the X-Pro2 isn't good, though ). However, if street photography is your main goal then the X-Pro2 is a great choice ( smaller profile, particularly when using primes ). The pro zoom lenses work best on the X-T2.

Currently putting my X-T2 through its paces with the 10-24mm f4, 16mm f1.4, 16-55mm f2.8, 56mm f1.2, 50-140mm f2.8 and the 100-400mm f4.5-5.6. Happy to comment on any of these lenses with the X-T2 ....
 
xaldub said:
I have an X-T2 but just in the process of giving it good workout. I prefer it to the X-Pro2, as I'm not a huge fan of the rangefinder style. That said, I think the X-T2 is also the better performing camera for general use ( not saying the X-Pro2 isn't good, though ). However, if street photography is your main goal then the X-Pro2 is a great choice ( smaller profile, particularly when using primes ). The pro zoom lenses work best on the X-T2.

Currently putting my X-T2 through its paces with the 10-24mm f4, 16mm f1.4, 16-55mm f2.8, 56mm f1.2, 50-140mm f2.8 and the 100-400mm f4.5-5.6. Happy to comment on any of these lenses with the X-T2 ....
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Please tell me everything possible about what it is like with the 50-140mm.

-AF speed
-Sharpness and bokeh
-OIS noise
-What SD cards you have in it and how it affects burst speed and buffer clearing
-How versatile it is for portraits etc

:)
 
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Richdog said:
Please tell me everything possible about what it is like with the 50-140mm.

-AF speed
-Sharpness and bokeh
-OIS noise
-What SD cards you have in it and how it affects burst speed and buffer clearing
-How versatile it is for portraits etc

:)
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The 50-140mm f2.8 has very fast & accurate AF with the X-T2. Sharpness is excellent even though it isn't a prime. As I've mentioned before I don't find the OIS noise distracting. I like the lens for portraiture, but best suited for environmental portraits or larger studio spaces where there is a bit of separation between the subject and background. Great lens for action too given its AF performance. I'm using SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC 64 GB cards ( 280 MB/s ) ... no issues with waiting for buffer to empty thus far. Haven't dabbled with 4K video yet, but that's where these cards will most likely be needed.
 
xaldub said:
Currently putting my X-T2 through its paces with the 10-24mm f4, 16mm f1.4, 16-55mm f2.8, 56mm f1.2, 50-140mm f2.8 and the 100-400mm f4.5-5.6. Happy to comment on any of these lenses with the X-T2 ....
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Thank you

How is the AF speed on the 56mm in lowlight?
I'm told it's a slower focusing lens anyway, but just need to know how it holds up in dim light (portraits at ISO 6400/12800)
 
xaldub said:
The 50-140mm f2.8 has very fast & accurate AF with the X-T2. Sharpness is excellent even though it isn't a prime. As I've mentioned before I don't find the OIS noise distracting. I like the lens for portraiture, but best suited for environmental portraits or larger studio spaces where there is a bit of separation between the subject and background. Great lens for action too given its AF performance. I'm using SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC 64 GB cards ( 280 MB/s ) ... no issues with waiting for buffer to empty thus far. Haven't dabbled with 4K video yet, but that's where these cards will most likely be needed.
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Thanks mate! So in summary you do then think it's a decent portrait lens, if not as specialised as the primes? I don't really want to buy a 50mm or 90mm just for portraits when I won't use them so frequently.

And do you have any samples to show us? :)
 
An Exception said:
Thank you

How is the AF speed on the 56mm in lowlight?
I'm told it's a slower focusing lens anyway, but just need to know how it holds up in dim light (portraits at ISO 6400/12800)
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I haven't had much of a chance to use the 56mm in low light since getting the X-T2. However, the AF does seem improved in general. I never really had any issues using it on the X-T1 - you just have to remind yourself it's not a lens for action or quick snapshots. Biggest problem for most users is ensuring that the depth of field covers the intended subject.
 
Richdog said:
Thanks mate! So in summary you do then think it's a decent portrait lens, if not as specialised as the primes? I don't really want to buy a 50mm or 90mm just for portraits when I won't use them so frequently.

And do you have any samples to show us? :)
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The 50-140mm ( and 70-200mm on Nikon ) is my most used lens for portraiture. Personally, I don't see much sense in owning a 90mm f2 if you already have the 50-140mm. They are both suited to environmental portraits, but the zoom has more utility eg. action, landscape.

I think if you do a lot of portraiture there is still an argument for owning the 56mm f1.2 ; it's better suited for indoors/smaller spaces. Bokeh is better than the 50-140, too.

Don't have any "safe" images to upload on here with the 50-140mm or 56mm ;)

edit: Other consideration if you want a longer focal length prime for portraiture is waiting until next year for the 80mm f2.8 macro. Will almost certainly be as good as the 90mm and will have some added utility being a macro lens.
 
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xaldub said:
The 50-140mm ( and 70-200mm on Nikon ) is my most used lens for portraiture. Personally, I don't see much sense in owning a 90mm f2 if you already have the 50-140mm. They are both suited to environmental portraits, but the zoom has more utility eg. action, landscape.

I think if you do a lot of portraiture there is still an argument for owning the 56mm f1.2 ; it's better suited for indoors/smaller spaces. Bokeh is better than the 50-140, too.

Don't have any "safe" images to upload on here with the 50-140mm or 56mm ;)

edit: Other consideration if you want a longer focal length prime for portraiture is waiting until next year for the 80mm f2.8 macro. Will almost certainly be as good as the 90mm and will have some added utility being a macro lens.
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Thanks for the feedback mate, very useful. Are you in general happy with the bokeh on the 50-140mm though?

As for the 80mm macro, I have a 100mm Nikon that I'm going to use in manual mode for Macro stuff (on a tripod as lack of OIS will be tricky due to the equivalent length of 150mm heh).

What Fuji really need is a 300mm, or at least a 200mm f2.8. That would make sports and wildlife shooters very happy.

If you want to (and it's perfectly fine if you don't) link me to any place that has samples you can mail me in my trust. Completely up to you. :)
 
My next purchase is likely to be the 50-140 with me still being "on the fence" about the 35mm F2. I already have the 35mm f1.4. I have been trying to find some reviews of the 50-140 with the 1.4 tele and have since found a review with the 2X convertor which looks quite good:
http://www.bencherryphotos.com/Blog/2xteleconverter

Edit: I have just found this: http://aboutphotography-tomgrill.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/the-fuji-14x-teleconverter-hands-on.html but a 300mm f2.8 still remains an expensive dream.
 
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An Exception said:
Caved. Ordered an x-t2 + 23mm 1.4 for now. Depending on how I get on with it, I'll either return them or sell off my Nikon gear.
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The 23mm 1.4 is meant to be a beautiful and very sharp lens. Are you bit going to try a zoom too? I would get a 50-140mm and try that out as otherwise you can't really compare the the Nikon without trying a telephoto.

ethan said:
My next purchase is likely to be the 50-140 with me still being "on the fence" about the 35mm F2. I already have the 35mm f1.4. I have been trying to find some reviews of the 50-140 with the 1.4 tele and have since found a review with the 2X convertor which looks quite good:
http://www.bencherryphotos.com/Blog/2xteleconverter

Edit: I have just found this: http://aboutphotography-tomgrill.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/the-fuji-14x-teleconverter-hands-on.html but a 300mm f2.8 still remains an expensive dream.
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The 2x TC is too much of a quality hit. The 1.4 is better imo and that is what I will buy at a later point.

The 35mm is ridiculously sharp and very discreet. You could cut it and try it and then either send it back or sell the 35mm 1.4.
 
The 23mm 1.4 is an exceptional lens. It's my main go to lens for travel and most other things. Very sharp wide open for a 1.4 too. You won't be disappointed!
 
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