sojournerphoto
Veteran
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
what?
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
Veteran
It is the last camera this almost 51 year old guy needs.
fireblade
Vincenzo.
It's the last camera you will buy....this year
Canyongazer
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.
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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...
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
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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
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af too slow?
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
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
Veteran
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
For the way I do certain things, yes. Especially the 56mm. The 23mm isn't so bad...
YES...this. Clunky in a typical Fuji way. The 35mm f/2 is so smooth and flawless. Not sure why the difference.
sojournerphoto
Veteran
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
Waiting on Maitani
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
Veteran
I think the 18 is pretty snappy even on the XP1. I really would like to have a 35/2. Someday!
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."
"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
Rex canum cattorumque
Anyone try the 35 1.4 vs the 2?
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willie_901
Veteran
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.
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.