1750Shooter
Established
I'm primarily an SLR guy, but I'm thinking about buying an X-Pro1 as a "walking around" camera - some architecture, some people, some who knows. Any lens recommendations? I'm looking for a prime only & will only be buying 1 lens. Thanks for any help!
noimmunity
scratch my niche
Get the 23/1.4
Bike Tourist
Well-known
I have the 14, 35, 60 and 55-200, but I'm a traditionalist and use the 35/1.4 the most. Back in the day there wasn't any situation the 50mm couldn't handle. Well, almost.
DwF
Well-known
X100s
X100s
If I were only going out with one lens and wanted versatility, I would carry an X100, or X100S. It also sounds like coming from a DSLR, you are looking for something compact.
The 23mm focal length is useful/versatile for people, places and even some architectural use. The 23 f1.4 is a great lens but significantly larger. The X100 should do everything you need.
David
X100s
If I were only going out with one lens and wanted versatility, I would carry an X100, or X100S. It also sounds like coming from a DSLR, you are looking for something compact.
The 23mm focal length is useful/versatile for people, places and even some architectural use. The 23 f1.4 is a great lens but significantly larger. The X100 should do everything you need.
David
GaryLH
Veteran
The 27 pancake on the xe1..
Gary
Gary
DNG
Film Friendly
I like the 18mm f/2 as my walk about lens.... I find it is better for buildings, inside or outside shots.
and if like candid street or any candid, the dof is deep enough even at f/4 for most shots.
and if like candid street or any candid, the dof is deep enough even at f/4 for most shots.
What do you generally like most? We can't answer that for you... However, the 14mm, 23mm, 35mm, and 56mm seem to be the most loved IQ wise with the 18mm and 27mm being most liked for the compact size.
Kent
Finally at home...
From all the very good lenses I use on my Fujis, the 1.4/35 is the best one.
GaryLH
Veteran
Forgot to mention..
On the xp1, the most used lens is the 35f1.4 followed by the 14f2.8. The 27 gets used the most overall on the xe1. The xe1 plus 27 gets grabbed the most though lately.
Gary
On the xp1, the most used lens is the 35f1.4 followed by the 14f2.8. The 27 gets used the most overall on the xe1. The xe1 plus 27 gets grabbed the most though lately.
Gary
willie_901
Veteran
For architecture the 14/2.8 is outstanding. It is highly rectilinear and creates crisp , detailed images.
TKH
Well-known
35/1.4 for sure.
1750Shooter
Established
Thanks, everyone, for your input! I hadn't even thought ablut the X-E1. I think I'm going to try to borrow them both (X100 & X-E1) & see which I prefer.