cosinaphile

are those painted

i like fuji bodies , my 2 favorite being the xe2 and x30...i have less fun with my xpro2 , and im very fond of my x100s\x100 also,the problems mentioned are found in all makers cameras nikon canon olympus etc alll have their share of issues but the fuji bodies , in spite of somewhat illogical menus have controls schemes i consider essential with ss and aperture dials that are almost unique in the industry .they have quality evfs and styling and superior build quality ,materials and heritage [ japanese construction] at an affordable cost..... this synergy is unique in the industry the quality lenses .... best kit lens in history.... build and optics is great too... legacy lens friendliness...yes but the lenses would mean less to me on a sony body or canikon plastic amorphous meteorite formfactor etc. the fuji body and lens pairing is close to ideal , as far as im concerned

a whole lot

agree

as mentioned above the phase one xf has it and to add the new hassiblad x1d has it on such a machine the choice is good ...on atripod in a studio setting i think its a sensible option

but id like to add im a huge fan of adapted lenses ... i use the speedbooster with many nikkor lenses like the 35 70 2.8 the micro nikkor 105 2.8 50mm 1.4 and the exceptional 105mm 2.5 also with a hollow adapter sometimes for a little more reach i also have a superb minolta rokkor M mount 40mm f2 using a tiny adapter and the lens is petite too also a 45mm f2 contax g and 90 mm contax g 2.8 that render with exceptional filmic beauty color and contrast and work great with the xe2 and xpro2... built like champagne color metal tanks

i love the 14mm and dont consider it as clinical in character as some , its pin sharp but with a filmic render imho... the love fo the 35 mmm1.4 is well placed its quite a special lens and i use it frequently i do love my 56mm 1.2 1nd also the kit zoom 18-55 2.8-4.... my favorite kit zoom anywhere ever ... unequaled by anyone a n y o n e the 55 200 is kind of sweet too

im happy you survived equivalent damage to human tissue would be painful and long healing .. .. i hereby dub your fuji the lenny kravitz edition xpro2

i too would love ibis in the fuji bodies .... its true one cant have everything , i dont miss touchscreens , but fast primes like the 56 1.2 etc could benefit with some ois love if fuji persists in no ibis i love fuji too but often fuji stays home and the pen f comes out to play with a nikkor w 50 1.4 or a 105 2.5 and a speedbooster xl that adds 1 1\3 stops of light and bokeh action.... with the excellent ibis of the pen the fuji cant touch it for available light work in darkened conditions

significant and powerful

yikes

solid shot

great images

spooky the angle contributes to the unease

as a new yorker id say you captured this very well