Bike Tourist
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The 60, being a sort of macro lens is slower than the rest, I've heard. But then, I'm slow, too. We should be a perfect match!
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The 60, being a sort of macro lens is slower than the rest, I've heard. But then, I'm slow, too. We should be a perfect match!
OurManInTangier
An Undesirable
18/2 lens:
35/1.4 lens:
Nice results David. I'd suggest that your avoidance of sharping tools works pretty well in giving a film look, the tonality here is very good too.
Ron (Netherlands) said:
I've got a 'cheap' adapter on its way, I thought I'd save the £160 odd that Fuji are asking to put towards one of their AF lenses. However, one of the reasons I've gone with the X Pro 1 (and waited until recently) is to use the (now improved) AF as and when I need/want to. I don't have a great selection of M lenses but I'm looking forward to using my 35mm Nokton Classic SC as a 50(53?)mm for a while.
back alley said:
Probably the wisest solution for me, 50mm being my favourite focal length. I'm not selling my Leica film gear to go digital this time so I'm happy to build slowly and use both mediums...the 18mm can follow when I'm able.
OurManInTangier
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agoglanian
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I'm in a similar boat here, just picked up an X-Pro 1 body and I'm going to get the 35mm (I'll probably buy it new through work if I can't find a used one cheap enough). I'm not going to be replacing my DSLRs (yet) with this system as they're used for my commercial work, but this is going to be my personal camera and it's going to go with me everywhere.
I can see myself adding the 18mm for sure, but depending on how things turn out with the lenses coming in the future I may pick up more 😀
I can see myself adding the 18mm for sure, but depending on how things turn out with the lenses coming in the future I may pick up more 😀
OurManInTangier
An Undesirable
I'm making a switch in my business taking the emphasis away from Press and Pr work to go into documentary style weddings (money talks I'm afraid) and portraiture but those big heavy DSLR's will be with me for a long time yet, they're just too good and too versatile to give up just yet - though I'm hoping the X-Pro1 and Fuji's X system generally will be of such use to me in the future that it may mean I can leave the heavy kit in the studio.
David_Manning
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Thanks for the comments on my b&w X-Pro 1 shots.
I think the Fuji sensors lend themselves well to b&w. I got great results from my X100, but the build of the XP1 is so much better...it feels more like a camera that could take more intense photographic work (more cycles, bigger buttons and controls for work with gloves on, more resilient shutter). Hence, the "Pro" part of the name 🙂
I think the Fuji sensors lend themselves well to b&w. I got great results from my X100, but the build of the XP1 is so much better...it feels more like a camera that could take more intense photographic work (more cycles, bigger buttons and controls for work with gloves on, more resilient shutter). Hence, the "Pro" part of the name 🙂
OurManInTangier
An Undesirable
I've had to time to play around with it and figure out, some😉, of the menu set-ups and I'm looking forward to getting a lens on the front of it to see quite how it handles for me.
The X100 was always treated a little unfairly by me, I bought it as a 'leave it in the car' camera and so didn't use it to its fullest. That changed recently when I decided to give it a proper go and led to me looking into the X-Pro system - as the x100 impressed me as much as it did I'm so intrigued as to how the X-Pro and x100s are shaping up. Fuji seem to be an impressive outfit!
The X100 was always treated a little unfairly by me, I bought it as a 'leave it in the car' camera and so didn't use it to its fullest. That changed recently when I decided to give it a proper go and led to me looking into the X-Pro system - as the x100 impressed me as much as it did I'm so intrigued as to how the X-Pro and x100s are shaping up. Fuji seem to be an impressive outfit!
jsrockit
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I agree completely David. I had the M9 when I got the first X100 and it did not make me ever think of selling the M9. However, once I got the X-Pro1, I had more confidence in letting the M9 go. It just felt right...and while not on par with the M9, materials wise, it felt similar in hand.
OurManInTangier
An Undesirable
As an ex-M9 owner and recent X-Pro owner, it leaves a nice 'heft' to your wallet too
SausalitoDog
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SausalitoDog
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It may take quite a while for that 🙂, the DSLR folks aren't sitting still either. It seems they may be more and more moving back toward catering to pro work and with the sophisticated flash setups, wifi connections etc, they will likely have a place for a long time.
On the other hand, the Fuji system is still about the same price as a top end lens for your DSLR, you probably will find a way to have both 🙂 !!!
Bike Tourist
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I completed (I hope) my lens set with receipt of the used 60 the other day. I now have the original basic setup of 18/35/90. The OVF is useable for me with the 60. The IQ is just fine. The frame reminds me of using the 135mm without goggles on a Leica M3 — M7. But I'll probably use it with the EVF most of the time. Nice to have a choice!
GaryLH
Veteran
Sounds like the ovf is not in mag mode. Are u aware of that if u hold down the ovf/evf lever long enough u can change magnification on the ovf? Goggle eyes it has 😀
Gary
SausalitoDog
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Keep us posted on which one you actually use most.
I doubt it will be the 60, but it sure is nice to have for macro work.
There just isn't a bad lens in your bag 🙂 !!!
I doubt it will be the 60, but it sure is nice to have for macro work.
There just isn't a bad lens in your bag 🙂 !!!
Bike Tourist
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Good point. I'll try it. The XP1 has so many features I need to try them one-by-one to see which ones are useful to me.
thinkfloyd
Flippy Nose
Hi, I'm planning on picking up an X-pro 1 with 35/1.4 real soon too. After nearly 4 years of being camera-less (sold for tuition and loaned friends' cameras for paid shoots), I've finally saved *nearly* enough to start over again (if all goes well, maybe as early as next week 🙂 ).
I've wondered whether it was too late to get an x-pro since rumors of its replacement are flying around, and It's gonna hurt to spend most of my camera fund for something that would be replaced soon, but after reading this thread and seeing a lot of you picking up x-pros just recently, I'm thinking of taking the plunge 🙂
I'm still on the lookout for a good used x-pro + 35 kit though, since a new kit here would cost me around $2k... any leads 🙂
I've wondered whether it was too late to get an x-pro since rumors of its replacement are flying around, and It's gonna hurt to spend most of my camera fund for something that would be replaced soon, but after reading this thread and seeing a lot of you picking up x-pros just recently, I'm thinking of taking the plunge 🙂
I'm still on the lookout for a good used x-pro + 35 kit though, since a new kit here would cost me around $2k... any leads 🙂
David_Manning
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Thinkfloyd, my personal opinion is that the X-Pro 1 is a great camera system, and the XF-mount lenses are terrific. I think we're all aware that there will ALWAYS be an upgraded camera around the corner, so you just need to decide whether the current, existing camera/lens combo will satisfy your needs.
I think it's a well-thought, professional system (the X-Pro 1). It takes the place of a Leica M for me. Although I like shiny new things and gadgets, I know my XP1 won't suddenly stop working when the eventual "upgrade" arrives.
Knowing upgrades will eventually arrive, I didn't have a problem buying a used X-Pro 1 kit two months ago. It's a great camera. Then again, I still have my 5DmkII and I think it's a great camera too (and it didn't stop working when the 5DmkIII came out!).
I hope you find this perspective helpful.
I think it's a well-thought, professional system (the X-Pro 1). It takes the place of a Leica M for me. Although I like shiny new things and gadgets, I know my XP1 won't suddenly stop working when the eventual "upgrade" arrives.
Knowing upgrades will eventually arrive, I didn't have a problem buying a used X-Pro 1 kit two months ago. It's a great camera. Then again, I still have my 5DmkII and I think it's a great camera too (and it didn't stop working when the 5DmkIII came out!).
I hope you find this perspective helpful.
thinkfloyd
Flippy Nose
Haha true true. They would still work anyway 🙂 I guess my main concern is I'll be sure the focus speed will be improved in the next, and having 2 kids (one 6yo, another 3mo) who are/will be running around, I might miss a lot of shots.
How improved is the Xpro's AF after the FW updates? Good enough for kids? For professional work, it won't be an issue the way I work, so really, it's all about the kids 🙂
How improved is the Xpro's AF after the FW updates? Good enough for kids? For professional work, it won't be an issue the way I work, so really, it's all about the kids 🙂
David_Manning
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Glad you caught my sarcasm 😉
I'm guessing a new X-Pro "2" would have on-sensor phase detection AF, like the new X100s, which would be a big step up. I'm also guessing higher MP count, and split-screen MF like the X100s.
I don't need any of those things, although I always like the newest stuff 🙂 That being said, I'd probably resort to using depth of field for catching kids, like the old days.
I'm guessing a new X-Pro "2" would have on-sensor phase detection AF, like the new X100s, which would be a big step up. I'm also guessing higher MP count, and split-screen MF like the X100s.
I don't need any of those things, although I always like the newest stuff 🙂 That being said, I'd probably resort to using depth of field for catching kids, like the old days.
thinkfloyd
Flippy Nose
Haha the internet has trained me to assume sarcasm first, before making a fuss. 😀
I guess you're right, zone focusing might be the answer. Oh, one last thing. I used to have Pentax DSLRs (K100, K10 and K20) and their focusing is notoriously slow, and I got by using those for kids before. Even for lowlight focusing which the Pentax is also notoriously bad. I got used to focusing using high contrast points (which I read is similar to what you have to do with the X-pro1).
Now, if the AF of the X-pro1 is as good as, or better, than those dated cameras, I'm all in! 🙂
I guess you're right, zone focusing might be the answer. Oh, one last thing. I used to have Pentax DSLRs (K100, K10 and K20) and their focusing is notoriously slow, and I got by using those for kids before. Even for lowlight focusing which the Pentax is also notoriously bad. I got used to focusing using high contrast points (which I read is similar to what you have to do with the X-pro1).
Now, if the AF of the X-pro1 is as good as, or better, than those dated cameras, I'm all in! 🙂
