Pro-2 with 35f2

[sojournerphoto]

I really liked my X-Pro1 but sold off all the equipment for a Nikon Df and lenses, cameras similar in concept if not in execution. The X-Pro2 now tries to tempt me, but I'm 80 and resistant to temptation.

(I tell myself.)

The x pro2 has tempted me.as a bike camera primarily. I'm always a bit nervous about carrying the rfs on the bike.

 

[daveleo]

.........
Could it be the last camera an almost 60 year old guy will need?
..........

The 1990 Konica Hexar was the last camera I was ever going to need.
Then the 2004 Leica Digilux 2 was the last camera I was ever going to need.
Then the Panasonic LX3 was the last camera I was ever going to need.
Then the Fuji X100 was the last camera I was ever going to need.

"Need" is such a silly word 🙂

 

[burancap]

Could it be the last camera an almost 60 year old guy will need?

It is the last camera this almost 51 year old guy needs.

 

[fireblade]

It's the last camera you will buy....this year 🙂

 

[Canyongazer]

The 1990 Konica Hexar was the last camera I was ever going to need.
Then the 2004 Leica Digilux 2 was the last camera I was ever going to need.
Then the Panasonic LX3 was the last camera I was ever going to need.
Then the Fuji X100 was the last camera I was ever going to need.


Dave, this reminds me of a cartoon in one of the high end stereo mags from a few years back.
Salesman to customer:
"Actually, sir, we find most of our clients spend approximately
60% of their budget on speakers,
30% on the CD player,
20% on the amplifier,
25% on the pre-amp and
20% on stands & interconnects."

Be it stereo or photography, GAS sometimes trumps good intentions. 🙂

 

[back alley]

my current strategy for staying away from new gear is to ignore it…i have not read one word on the fuji xpro2…i took a look at the price tag but nothing on the spec sheet...

 

[jsrockit]

After using the X-Pro2 w/ the 23mm, 35mm f/2, and the 56mm... the opnly combo that works the way I expect (AF wise) is the 35mm f2. I will be selling the other two lenses. The X-Pro2 / 35mm f2 is a stellar combo. Everything else is a step down in my opinion. It only matters for what I use my camera for and my expectations vs. other cameras I use. These lenses are perfectly fine for many others.

 

[cz23]

After using the X-Pro2 w/ the 23mm, 35mm f/2, and the 56mm... the opnly combo that works the way I expect (AF wise) is the 35mm f2. I will be selling the other two lenses. The X-Pro2 / 35mm f2 is a stellar combo. Everything else is a step down in my opinion. It only matters for what I use my camera for and my expectations vs. other cameras I use. These lenses are perfectly fine for many others.

Gear contentment is a wonderful thing. Now settle in to making a strong body of work with it.

John

 

[jsrockit]

Gear contentment is a wonderful thing. Now settle in to making a strong body of work with it.

John

How do you know I'm not already making strong work with my cameras?

 

[back alley]

After using the X-Pro2 w/ the 23mm, 35mm f/2, and the 56mm... the opnly combo that works the way I expect (AF wise) is the 35mm f2. I will be selling the other two lenses. The X-Pro2 / 35mm f2 is a stellar combo. Everything else is a step down in my opinion. It only matters for what I use my camera for and my expectations vs. other cameras I use. These lenses are perfectly fine for many others.

af too slow?

 

[Trius]

I would be interested to know how the 18/2 performs. If the AF is at least as good as reported on other bodies, then the 28 and 35 would make a great 2-lens kit.

 

[sojournerphoto]

I would be interested to know how the 18/2 performs. If the AF is at least as good as reported on other bodies, then the 28 and 35 would make a great 2-lens kit.

I've got the 18, 27 and 35/2. The 35/2 is fantastic on the XP2 - very fast af and silent in use. The 18 and 27 aren't as pleasing in their af behaviour, although both seem reasonably quick - just I can hear and feel them focus.

I'm still learning the ropes, but so far very pleased and as a '50 man', I'm likely to stay so I think.

Mike

 

[jsrockit]

af too slow?

For the way I do certain things, yes. Especially the 56mm. The 23mm isn't so bad...

 

[jsrockit]

The 18 and 27 aren't as pleasing in their af behaviour, although both seem reasonably quick - just I can hear and feel them focus.

YES...this. Clunky in a typical Fuji way. The 35mm f/2 is so smooth and flawless. Not sure why the difference.

 

[sojournerphoto]

YES...this. Clunky in a typical Fuji way. The 35mm f/2 is so smooth and flawless. Not sure why the difference.

Clunky is exactly the phrase. If they would update a few more lenses to be like the 35/2 I'd buy them tomorrow. I feel that I need to try before buying any af lenses.

On the other hand, the M adaptor is waiting at home for me to try.

 

[Trius]

Thank you both for responses re the 18. For me I would be willing to live with the 18's "clunkiness" unless a new 18 (or firmware update) was coming soon. No question about the 35!

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

I think the 18 is pretty snappy even on the XP1. I really would like to have a 35/2. Someday!

 

[jsrockit]

Dpreview has a review now which echos most of what we are saying...

"Autofocus

The camera's autofocus performance is, more than most systems, dictated by the lens you mount on it - the very fastest lenses in the system are near-instant for single AF acquisitions but this experience isn't consistent across the lens range."

 

[Dante_Stella]

Anyone try the 35 1.4 vs the 2?

D

 

[willie_901]

The 18/2 AF motor technology is a first generation system (for Fujifilm). At the same time there is not much glass to move.

With an Xtrans II or III (X-Pro 2) body it is quick enough yet certainly not as elegant (clunkiness) as Fujifilm's newer AF motor technologies. The same goes for the focus-by-wire lens collar feel.