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I wholeheartedly agree. LR 5.7 which is my current version does a fantastic job on my X Files. I've printed them up so far as large as 24 x 18 and I sell images as stock and no one has complained about my LR processed Raw files. I will say the stock agencies I deal with have returned images that I had processed in Iridient and Silkypix for "too much sharpening and/or too much noise reduction applied" This happened on numerous occasions using several of the sharpening methods provided in Iridient. I'm not saying Iridient is not an amazing software tool. It quite frankly is, just for my purpose I've yet to have a LR processed raw returned unaccepted with those specific reasons. Now, I have had them returned because my images sucked but that's a story for another day

I do not consider lenses an investment, but an expense which is why I take the IRS 179 deduction and COMPLETELY write-off camera bodies and lenses in the year I purchase them. I don't expect them to last a lifetime - I do not believe the current crop of any manufacturers lenses are like the Nikon and Canon of old. These lenses, at some point down the road may become obsolete. Therefore, I use them. Please don't misunderstand I do "take some care of them" but I certainly don't baby them. Normally after shooting,I check the front and rear elements for dust, salt spray, lunch leftovers, whatever; if needed I'll use my Giotto blower, and or a soft microfiber cloths to clean. Since I am OCD, there is NO WAY I would even risk flashing a light inside. What is in there may just freak me out Enjoy.

@Aswald: Please. Go take some photos. LOL. Really. Stop playing with the lenses, and flashlights and for Gods sakes stop cleaning them. I am using a camera bag that has crap-loads of sand from the beach- going on three months now; plus lots of dog hair from my dog that passed away in November last year. Oh, and I think my lunch one day may have partially spilled in the bag. Oh well... I've yet to clean it. And quite frankly, I don't care. I just go out and shoot.

Man ain't that the truth! Thank you -- you beat me to the post. I don't care how water resistant a camera and lens is you don't walk around in downpours, and you certainly don't change lenses under cover or not.

I've used Zeikos third-party grips on my D300, D700, ,and D800. THEY ARE THE BEST! For the price, I can replace them 6 or 7 times over for the price of the "official" Nikon one in case I drop it. And drop it I have!!! I was photographing a destination wedding at El Morro in Old San Juan and I dropped my D700 with the Grip. The noise inside one of the rooms we were in was deafening; the grip plastic as it is, splattered everywhere. But guess what: It continued to work, and still works to this day almost three years later -- only bad part is I can't get it wet because the innards are exposed and will short if water gets in there. I'm just keeping it around to see how far this dinged, broken, cracked thing will go! I've been considering buying the $60 grip on Amazon for my X-T1 but I'm not sure I want the extra bulk, plus I have a base plate with a very nice grip, and arca plate and don't want to be putting that on and taking it off. What to do.... What to do.... J

Comin' down the Mountain... by Jorge Moro, on Flickr X-T1, 18-55, 28 seconds, F14, JPEG SOOC, Astia

Correct, the "PULLED" ISO to 100 does not record a RAW. I do wish Fuji would fix that once and for all with a firmware update.

The 55-200 is a tad loose on my X-T1. I can just barely feel the lens move on the mount. This is the second 55-200 this has happened to but I've learned to live with it. However, it seems your issue requires a call to Fuji USA>

I've never tried that. I'll have to do so and see what my results are. Thanks

Well, Other than a new X-T2 with 24mp or higher I'm very happy with my lenses. I own the Zeiss 12, the 18-55 (outstanding), the 35 1.4, and the 55-200. I got into the mirror less Fuji in order to cut back on the weight that I was carrying around so these lenses pretty much wraps it up for me unless something amazing crops up. The 90, 120, none of those light my fire. Before I purchased the 55-200 I seriously considered the 50-140 but due to the size and weight, I decided to opt for the 55-200 and "put up" with minor annoyances of it missing focus on occasion, and that "are you happy to see me" lens protrusion when racked out to 200mm.

New Years Day Leftover Reveller by Jorge Moro, on Flickr Fuji X-T1, 35mm 1.4 @ 2.5, 1/600th

I use 77mm Singh-Ray and Hoya filters on ALL my Fuji lenses with the help of step up rings in various sizes. I only purchase ONE filter size - for my largest lens. I also have 8 or 9 each, 77mm generic no-name lens caps that I can use when I slap the 77mm filters on the Fuji lenses. This keeps it simple and manageable for me.

Man for that price???!!!! No brainer. X-T1!

Please, Oh Please let it be a 24MP X-T1. Please Mr. Santa....

@milandro: I'm going to try that tonight! Thank you and Thank you all. j

First of all: MANY THANKS for your comments. Secondly, I'm not sure what is the correct size. If any of you guys can enlighten me I'ld love to know. Thanks again, J

Oh my. That sounds like a response I have received, and expected from Nikon in Melville NY!!! I would call Fuji again. I'm not sure where you are located but the Fujifilm USA service center in Edison NJ is absolutely fantastic! I've been dealing with them since my original Fuji S1Pro circa 2004. Give them a try and see what they have to say. Their contact phone is: 732.738.1342 Good Luck! J

AGREED +1000 I use LR 5.7, I also use Iridient 3.x, Silkypix, and I've used Aperture, C1P. All in all I like the LR 5.7 processing of Fuji raw files. So do the stock agencies I sell through, as well as my enlargements made from Fuji files up to 24 x 18" which is the largest I've made as of recent. I do plan on going larger soon. Quite frankly, using the LR is so much simpler. I've got a develop preset setup at import that does all the work for me. Really simplifies my workflow. All the raw files get the same exact treatment. Does this mean I don't adjust the raw? No by any means. On some occasions I have to go back and modify my develop settings applied under certain circumstances but overall they just work.

I was thinking about the 10-24, but for me, like the 50-140 2.8 it's just to large and heavy. I decided to keep my Zeiss Touit 12mm 2.8. Every now and then, due to the width of the Zeiss with the lens hood on I wish I had bought the 14mm Fuji instead --- but then I shoot with the Zeiss, and quickly quell those feelings as it's oh so darn crisp, sharp and clear. I have no experience with the 18mm but I understand from various posts here and elsewhere it is not that sharp (?) I use the 18-55 on a regular basis and I can certainly vouch for it. It's amazing!

This is the Lowerpro 302 AW Slingshot Backpack. I use this for storage at home, and the bag that I use to transport equipment in the car. Out of this bag, I load up my Thinktank Retrospective 20 (in Pinestone) The Lowepro I've also used to hike. Not with all this equipment, but pretty well loaded up. It also has a side strap for my tripod and numerous pockets for accessories. Just as an example here is what I keep in it and travel with: Nikon D800 Nikon 50mm 1.8G Nikon 18-35 G Vivitar 100mm F2.8 Macro (not visible) Fuji X-T1 with grip Fuji 18-55 Lens Fuji 35mm F1.4 Fuji 55-200 Zeiss Touit 12mm 2.8 (not visible) Nikon SB700 Nikon SB400 Fuji EF-42 Fuji Extension tubes Thinktank Pocket Rocket SD card wallet 12ea 16G & 32G cards Think tank battery holder for 4 Fuji batteries Think tank battery holder for 4 Nikon D800 Batteries Filter pouch loaded with all my Singh-Rays and ND filters Cleaning supplies Remote releases for both bodies And numerous smaller items I normally would already have my Think Tank Retro 20 pre-packed with what I "think" I"ll need, and the backpack stays in the car.

HA!!!! Me too! That's one guy, and website I can't stand.

Well I can't say I'm a huge fan of the XPRo series. However, I did LOVE my X-E1, and I now LOVE my X-T1. If Fuji released an X-T2 I'd be all over it as my primary body -- IF it had 24mp or more. With that said, I am hoping and praying that Fuji does in fact release a X-T2 prior to September 18th of this year as I'm going on a 10 day stock shoot and would just love to have that camera along for the ride.