benlees
Well-known
I only have the 23mm f2 so I guess I can't have a favourite.
I, too, am excited for the 16mm f2.8.
I, too, am excited for the 16mm f2.8.
Dogman
Veteran
I need to change my vote. Again.
With the introduction of the new 16mm f/2.8, it is now firmly on my favorites list.
And if the amount of use shows favoritism, the 23/2, 35/2 and 50/2 remain on that list.
But I have no intention of getting rid of those I've listed previously. They're all just too damn good to give up.
With the introduction of the new 16mm f/2.8, it is now firmly on my favorites list.
And if the amount of use shows favoritism, the 23/2, 35/2 and 50/2 remain on that list.
But I have no intention of getting rid of those I've listed previously. They're all just too damn good to give up.
ptpdprinter
Veteran
I have the 18-55mm and can't rationalize the purchase of the four corresponding primes.
Dogman
Veteran
ptpdprinter
Veteran
Who wants to carry a bag full of lenses and constantly being changing them?Oh, sure you can. Think about it.
Yokosuka Mike
Abstract Clarity
I guess it all boils down to “different strokes for different folks”.
I like primes. I like the challenge of going out for the day and shooting with a single focal length. If by chance I miss a great shot because I should have had a telephoto lens instead of a wide... so-be-it; it’s all in the game. I also like to spend the day with my Fuji camera set to one ISO (usually ISO 200) ; more challenge, more fun.
By-the-way, I guess I lied when I said “Four and done”. I recently bought the Fujinon XF 16mm f2.8 R WR lens and I’m having a lot of fun with it.
Anyway, each his own, what I do makes me happy.
All the best!
Mike
Dogman
Veteran
Canyongazer
Canyongazer
Only slightly off your point, Dogman:
I bought my 35 1.4 its very own XP2 so it would never to be unavailable.
The rest of the lenses have to share the other XP2.
Oh, and the small and excellent 27mm f 2.8 is welded to the small and excellent X E2.
I bought my 35 1.4 its very own XP2 so it would never to be unavailable.
The rest of the lenses have to share the other XP2.
Oh, and the small and excellent 27mm f 2.8 is welded to the small and excellent X E2.
Out to Lunch
Ventor
The sharpest: the 1.2/56 and the most versatile: the 2.8/16-55.
My favorites these days...
35mm F1.4, 35mm F2, 50mm F2, and the 56mm 1.2.
35mm F1.4, 35mm F2, 50mm F2, and the 56mm 1.2.
I just go out with one body and one prime and make it work... on another day I change it up with a different focal length.
Huss
Veteran
27 and 16 2.8.
Don't want big lenses on a small body. If I did, I'd just use a FF camera and go with the better quality. Otherwise what's the point of shooting smaller formats?
Don't want big lenses on a small body. If I did, I'd just use a FF camera and go with the better quality. Otherwise what's the point of shooting smaller formats?
Because there aren`t any FF cameras like the X-Pro3! and some of the bigger lenses are great...
back alley
IMAGES
i'm using the 27 much more these days...it actually feels too small on the xpro3 and is better fit on the xe3.
Huss
Veteran
I'm sure they are. But same size lenses are great on FF. Then you have the better FF sensor.
I like my Xpro3, but if I'm going to make it as big as a FF, will shoot FF.
And you are correct, no other kamwah like it.
I get that... but if I`m going to use a FF body shaped like an SLR...with big lenses... I may as well get a Fuji GFX-50R!
I truly get what you are saying... I`ve used FF Nikon, Leica, Canon, and Sony...while using Fuji... but my X-Pro body is my favorite and I`m a body first type of guy. Most lenses from any brand are great these days IMO.
Huss
Veteran
Thing is those big lenses cut into the OVF which is another reason I don't want them.
The XP3 is so nice w the 27mm and there is zero lens in the VF!
gzisis69
Established
how do the 35 f1.4 and the 35 f2 compare to each other ? i am considering to get to the fuji system and i cant decide which is better..
Dogman
Veteran
It's a toss-up for me. Most of the time I use the ƒ2 version for the size and speed and the solid feel. The ƒ1.4 version might have a slight edge in how it renders subjects (and, of course, one stop faster aperture), the ƒ2 version might be a tad sharper but in most cases I've found both lenses to be excellent.
gzisis69
Established
i really cant decide with these two. but is the rendering of the 35 1.4 so better as many say from the 35 f2 ?