Fuji X Series

Raymond Lin · 27 Mar 2024 at 17:39

LiE said:
Just got a 20% Very code “GET20” so that’s an X-T5 for £1160.

That’s a bargain.

LiE · 27 Mar 2024 at 17:53

Raymond Lin said:
That’s a bargain.

I’ve been dithering between getting an X-T5 or sticking with the X100V. I really like the simplicity of the X100V, but, it is constrained as an only camera. I usually only use 1 lens at a time but I’d didn’t like that I couldn’t use another lens if I wanted to.

So while I still can I’ll be returning the X100V for a refund and going with the proper camera option. It’s bigger, but ultimately when I take a camera out with me, I’m taking a camera, in a bag, either way.

I was tempted to grab another used 33 1.4 but I found a mint 23 1.4 WR for 599. I’ve been really enjoying the 23mm on the X100V for documentary photography. The 23 WR is supposedly very very good, one of the sharpest.

Hopefully they arrive before Easter.

Cleisthenes · 27 Mar 2024 at 18:14

LiE said:
I’ve been dithering between getting an X-T5 or sticking with the X100V. I really like the simplicity of the X100V, but, it is constrained as an only camera. I usually only use 1 lens at a time but I’d didn’t like that I couldn’t use another lens if I wanted to.

So while I still can I’ll be returning the X100V for a refund and going with the proper camera option. It’s bigger, but ultimately when I take a camera out with me, I’m taking a camera, in a bag, either way.

I was tempted to grab another used 33 1.4 but I found a mint 23 1.4 WR for 599. I’ve been really enjoying the 23mm on the X100V for documentary photography. The 23 WR is supposedly very very good, one of the sharpest.

Hopefully they arrive before Easter.

You are incredible :cry:

LiE · 27 Mar 2024 at 18:26

Cleisthenes said:
You are incredible

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 27 Mar 2024 at 20:42

LiE said:
Just got a 20% Very code “GET20” so that’s an X-T5 for £1160.

I tried and it doesn't seem to work for me?

LiE · 27 Mar 2024 at 22:18

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
I tried and it doesn't seem to work for me?

I think selected accounts only on BNPL12.

Angst · 28 Mar 2024 at 07:52

LiE said:
I’ve been dithering between getting an X-T5 or sticking with the X100V. I really like the simplicity of the X100V, but, it is constrained as an only camera. I usually only use 1 lens at a time but I’d didn’t like that I couldn’t use another lens if I wanted to.

So while I still can I’ll be returning the X100V for a refund and going with the proper camera option. It’s bigger, but ultimately when I take a camera out with me, I’m taking a camera, in a bag, either way.

I was tempted to grab another used 33 1.4 but I found a mint 23 1.4 WR for 599. I’ve been really enjoying the 23mm on the X100V for documentary photography. The 23 WR is supposedly very very good, one of the sharpest.

Hopefully they arrive before Easter.

Any reason you don't just keep both? You don't seem short on cash

LiE · 28 Mar 2024 at 08:02

Angst said:
Any reason you don't just keep both? You don't seem short on cash

I prefer keeping things simple. It’s also not my main hobby so can’t justify having that much money invested.

LiE · 28 Mar 2024 at 09:10

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
I tried and it doesn't seem to work for me?

They are doing 10% back so 1,304.1. Still a great price with the current price reduction to 1449.

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 28 Mar 2024 at 09:16

LiE said:
They are doing 10% back so 1,304.1. Still a great price with the current price reduction to 1449.

Is that via Quidco or Topcashback?

LiE · 28 Mar 2024 at 09:18

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
Is that via Quidco or Topcashback?

Direct with Very. You buy on BNPL12 and they credit 10% to your account. You then settle the balance before 12 months. Topcashback are 2% for existing customers.

LiE · 29 Mar 2024 at 10:13

Lens arrived and is indeed mint. Happy with that for 599.

https://i.~ibb.co~/LNBMH2h/IMG-1426.jpg

X-T5 comes tomorrow in time for some Easter snaps.

Raymond Lin · 29 Mar 2024 at 18:56

I really love this ”recipe” I found for black and white. No tweaks required most of the time. HP5.

LiE · 30 Mar 2024 at 07:56

Had a little play with the 23 1.4 WR on the X-T5 in the garden. Lots of cropping action with some of these.

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LiE · 30 Mar 2024 at 10:42

Did a quick 30 minute walk round a small lake here to test out the X-T5/23.

https://i.~ibb.co~/G9TGQbL/DSCF3533.jpg
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https://i.~ibb.co~/zf5jjZ2/DSCF3544.jpg
https://i.~ibb.co~/PYP1tcX/DSCF3548.jpg
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https://i.~ibb.co~/0ZmYWKg/DSCF3559.jpg

LiE · 30 Mar 2024 at 11:59

So my conclusion is that the photos I’ve taken with the X-T5 and 23mm 1.4 aren’t appreciably better than my X100V for the type of photos I take and for the increase in size/weight.

So before I return it to Very I've listed it for sale incase anyone wants to get the bargain price I paid. https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/fujifilm-x-t5-black-as-new.18986484/

Raymond Lin · 30 Mar 2024 at 14:07

plus the X100v is cooler

GMac11 · 30 Mar 2024 at 14:50

LiE said:
So my conclusion is that the photos I’ve taken with the X-T5 and 23mm 1.4 aren’t appreciably better than my X100V for the type of photos I take and for the increase in size/weight.

So before I return it to Very I've listed it for sale incase anyone wants to get the bargain price I paid. https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/fujifilm-x-t5-black-as-new.18986484/

What about the 23mm? And didn’t you have an 18 as well a while back?

LiE · 30 Mar 2024 at 15:12

GMac11 said:
What about the 23mm? And didn’t you have an 18 as well a while back?

I plan to return the 23, but could list in MM if there’s interest.

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 30 Mar 2024 at 21:58

Does anyone have an experience of the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS on a Fuji body? Will use it for airshows.