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Evf auto brightness is faulty, usually rendering it to dark. I have to put it on manual and boost brightness and color a little as its also cooler than the lcd.

But since fuji didn't stay in the game like canon (I know they produced commercial specialty lenses) and basically started from scratch with the x series wouldn't they want to update some of their early and less refined offerings? Like the 35 1.4 and 18? Every lens they release now is sharper with better autofocus motors, weather sealed and better ois. So you would think they would go and tidy up their early stuff to be on par with everything else they are putting out. Technology always gets better but their early stuff is further behind then just tech advancement. It was first offering inefficiencies.

Thanks man I appreciate all the info, makes sense. I have a trip Id used it on in a few months. I'll just buy it before. That certainly makes my decision easier.

Hey guys, I want the 10-24 but with the recent rumors that fuji plans to hold off on the 33 1.0 to update their earlier lenses with weather sealing and I'm guessing updated ois Im considering waiting. Has anyone heard or have a logical opinion when they will be updating these lenses? fujirumors lens map shows the 33 1.0 around feb of 2017. If thats close to accurate is it fair to assume between now and then they will be rolling out updated lenses? There seems to be no info on this.

Again, thanks everyone for all the replies and information. It has been helpful and I appreciate it.

No this is well put. It has crossed my mind more than once and I appreciate the reminder. My group is not made up of photographers, and regardless, my own enjoyment would suffer if I allow myself to become tunnel visioned while I am there. I need to make that aspect of the trip look effortless, and I think a zoom can help with that. That said, I also realize a zoom could hurt if I dont stay in the right frame of mind. Beyond being a little bigger and heavier, having more options with my composition, could tempt me into getting a little carried away. In any case my goal is to be quick and snappy with any pics I take while with my group and as you say try and capture great moments. If I have some time to myself or if I pick a night to head out and try some astrophotography, I can spend a little more time on it then.

I appreciate all the insight, I haven't spoken to anyone who has spent much time in the region. As far as the astrophotography, I have never done any, as I live in the city and you can barely see more than a couple stars at night. I have read up on the technique and will definitely give it a try one night after the rest of my party calls it.

Thanks, yeah I haven't ordered it. Ill order one of the two, have a look, and can always exchange for the other.

Do you think the Lowepro flipside sport 10 would work?

Thanks everyone for the responses. I rented a 10-24mm simply because it was available locally. Cool lens but I can see how ultra wide mite be excessive for where I'm going. No large buildings or grand interiors. I could be wrong on the usage. I think I'm going to buy a zoom. Either the 18-135 or 16-55 and as most of you suggested bring one of my primes.

Actually since I brought up the 10-24, is it worth buying any more non WR lenses without the new 5 stop IOS(if it has IOS)? As I mentioned earlier I'm relativity new to photography and am not familiar with how these companies work, but would it be reasonable to assume they will update the IOS to the new version and WR all the pre 2015 lenses in the next year or so?

Thanks guys. I bought my x-t1 just a little while ago. I was stupid not to get the 18-135 kit lens with it looking back. I think to your points I'm going to rent the 18-135/16-55 and maybe even the 10-24 and play around with them for a week. I'll decide from there if I can see myself using any of them for a specific purpose. And hey if I bring too much I'll just leave it in my suitcase, making sure to keep the biking light.

Thanks for the quick reply and advice. Good idea on the power bank. I hadn't thought of that. I had considered those lenses although I don't have experience with them. I'm gonna go look at them in person at a local camera store and see what I think I could live with size wise. I wonder if the longer focal length on the 18-135 would be useful. Maybe for compression with some landscapes? I appreciate the info on the biking. I'm assuming the company that the tour is book through handles breakdowns but I'm gonna call and check. I was thinking as well that I could handle the camera plus an extra lens in the backpack and be ok, I'm kinda tempted to take more, but that's my unreasonable OCD side haha. I've never done anything like this but it should be fun!

Hi all, I am relatively new to photography and am not a cyclist however I'm going with a few people to bike Provence France in September (Backroads is the company). If anyone is a cyclist or knows the region I'd appreciate the input. I'm thinking of getting a small lopro for the biking( we'll cover 20-35 miles a day), you can ride at your own pace, stop and take pics etc. and there will be time in the villages in the afternoon to walk around and explore. I just don't want to put too much on my back thinking it will be cool and find out I was wrong. I'm in my early 30's and reasonably fit but still. Ive got the x-t1 23,35, 56 primes. I plan on buying a lens or two prior to the trip as I know bringing a bunch of primes isn't practical and I don't yet own a wide angle lens which I know I'll need. Some standard landscapes( although I like adding close up subjects sometimes with shallow depth of field), villages, landscape portraits of my friends, pics at dinner in tight space, would cover what I'll shoot. I'm not touring Europe other than a couple days in Germany so no cathedrals etc.