Initially, I thought the Fujifilm X-M1 was lame. However, the more I looked at it, and thought about how I used the Fujis, the more I figured it could work for me (and would make some shots easier). I figure it'll be a good waist level camera with the 27mm. Being able to actually frame well when you are holding it above your head or below your knees added something to what I already use.
The X-M1 is $699 and $799 with the zoom. I generally hate zooms, so I thought I'd ignore the zoom. However, then I thought it would be nice to have a $100 24mm 3.5 equivalent lens for the X-Pro1. AND it's isn't that big at that focal length... so I went for it. I probably won't even zoom. I'll use it like a 16mm prime.
I decided to get the Brown model with silver zoom (which means I have to wait a month or so). Shallow, I know, but I wanted it to look different than my other Fujis (X100s and X-Pro1).
Has anyone else thought about getting this zoom?
The X-M1 is $699 and $799 with the zoom. I generally hate zooms, so I thought I'd ignore the zoom. However, then I thought it would be nice to have a $100 24mm 3.5 equivalent lens for the X-Pro1. AND it's isn't that big at that focal length... so I went for it. I probably won't even zoom. I'll use it like a 16mm prime.
I decided to get the Brown model with silver zoom (which means I have to wait a month or so). Shallow, I know, but I wanted it to look different than my other Fujis (X100s and X-Pro1).
Has anyone else thought about getting this zoom?
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if i could buy one for 100 bucks i'd give it a try...but i don't want the new camera body.
the x-e1 and 27 has spoiled me for small size and usability.
having a 24 would be nice...
the x-e1 and 27 has spoiled me for small size and usability.
having a 24 would be nice...
kbg32
neo-romanticist
I thought about it. Right now I am waiting on the 55-200. I really would like a long zoom.
daveleo
what?
For $100 ? Definitely worth a buy. If it doesn't work out sell it and get hit for what? $50 ?
That brown covering is very good looking, but my heart is set on an XE-1 later this year. Can't live without the viewfinder.
That brown covering is very good looking, but my heart is set on an XE-1 later this year. Can't live without the viewfinder.
Dave, I believe I can sell the lens for more than $100 if I don't like it too (since amazon sells it for $399 alone).
I already have the X-Pro1 and X100s for when I need a VF. I agree, if I was only going to buy one, I'd have to have the VF too.
I already have the X-Pro1 and X100s for when I need a VF. I agree, if I was only going to buy one, I'd have to have the VF too.
GaryLH
Veteran
I always thought the xm1 w/ 27 was the perfect kit, if u wanted small.. W/ the flip screen.. Never thought about just using the zoom at 16 before.. But that is a very good idea.
Please let us know how it works out.
Gary
Please let us know how it works out.
Gary
Ok, I've decided against this after playing with the camera. I just don;t think it'll be worth the $800.
Lawrence Sheperd
Well-known
If you don't mind, what were your thoughts after handling one?
I just thought it felt more like fuji's P&S cameras than a X camera. It's more XF1 / X10 in feel than an APS-C X camera. I guess that's the point. However, for me, it just didn't have the same elegance as the X100s or X-Pro1. That said, there was nothing wrong with the camera and I'm sure it'll perform great. It just wasn't for me. As a P&S, I'll stick with the Ricoh GR and for Fuji, I'll stick with the X100s and X-Pro1.