Naddan28

Solid set of images, I like the mono it works well with the whitewall building.

Yes but I don't think they'd impact portraits. Eg not good for fast moving items due to rolling shutter and some artificial lighting creates a banding effect. Neither of which should be a problem for you in the scenario you discuss.

Hi all, lots of amazing images here! As a non-portrait photographer I'd really appreciate some more info on the lighting setups used when people post these wonderful images! After all the advertising by the likes of Bowen and co would make you believe you can't take anything without 3 flashes, a beauty dish, octobox etc etc

Do you still need the flash if you've got the reflector in play? If not, you could just use the electric shutter to get a super high shutter speed for a wide aperture shot. As for a good quality flash system, outside of studio setups we're not particularly blessed as Fuji users!

Nice, I was starting to get a complex! Any particular software/processing points of note?

The 16-55mm is a workhorse lens. Yes it's a bit heavy but on an XT1 (especially with a grip) it's pretty well balanced. For landscapes, especially seascapes (where the ability to zoom with your feet is often limited) it's a super lens that's weather sealed. For travel, especially with non-photographers though it's perfect. It's a one stop lens that does 90% of what a 3/4 prime kit does but without any worries about weather, or your photography encroaching on the non-photographers travel experience. I've not shot a wedding with it, but if you're a single body shooter again its versatility will be huge. The only issue I suspect you'll encounter is achieving ultra thin DoF/selective focus. Clearly this is a 56mm or 90mm territory. On that basis, I'd go for the 16-55mm and look to add the 90mm in the future.

Certainly a careful and considered composition. Technically very well done too. I wonder if an ultra wide angle would have helped convey your message of isolation/abandonment though?

Very nice. I printed an a2 and wasn't happy but I think that's more to do with the image selected t0and it's processing, than the XT1. I do have a very nice A3 print hanging on my wall though. Practically, I'm not sure how many prints I'd make and display over A3 (plus a nice mount and frame) let alone A2+!

Sure. So the 56mm for me is a semi formal/formal portrait lens. Ie I use it when I know I'm taking portraits and in the case of my nephew, he's going to be reasonably still &/or confined to an area which means the focal length is correct. In those situations it beats my 40-150mm hands down. Being able to open up to f1.2 etc on a relatively static subject produces beautiful images, it's hard to describe the difference but it's a softer & smoother image. However when he's playing outside, running around etc the 56mm often goes in the bag and out comes to 40-150mm. It provides so much flexibility in framing and focal lengths whilst still being fast at f2.8 & to be honest with the current CAF options in the XT1 you probably wouldn't want to be shooting at f1.2! Typically what that flexibility gives me, is the ability to put some distance between me and my subject, off to one side & capture more candid shots of him interacting with other family members as he forgets I'm there. Sure you could do it wth the 56mm but running around the garden behind him to keep the focal length appropriate, makes you part of the scene not an observer. I like both lenses but for my style (and someone who wouldn't describe themselves as a "portrait photographer") the 40-150mm is the 4x4 practical SUV, whilst the 56mm is a caterham or ariel atom. Super fun, does a particular job brilliantly, had its place and I love it but not the family workhouse for school runs etc.

Each to their own, I just thought I'd throw it in as an option to consider, given the flexibility it offers and the OPs intention to use it on fast moving children in outdoor spaces. Your're correct in absolute pricing terms it's clearly not cheap but you could argue when compared to buying the 56mm, 90mm and any pending c120mm in the pipeline it's a bargain! The OP could always rent a couple of lenses and make his decision then. Similarly don't forget to consider the CAF implementation on varying Fuji X cameras!

Thanks for the responses. I should have been a bit clearer, my main interest in the IQ is as a perspective XT2 owner, coming from an XT1. My quick hands on in a camera shop didn't notice any quantum leaps from a 50% increase in resolution but the joystick was a revelation. I like the idea of being able to crop a bit more, or print A2 at 300dpi but I was curious as to real users experiences with the IQ. The ergonomic improvements will be a huge part, but some new features like better video, souped up AF etc might be required to get large numbers of XT1 users trading in and up for the XT2 in my opinion.

Hi As an X-T1 user I wanted to reach out to some XP2 users and ask whether they had any noticeable improvement in practical image quality, particular printing, from the bump in megapixels. For example do you now feel your achievable print sizes have increased from x to y? Thanks, Daniel

What about the 50-140mm? Gets your WR and a huge amount of flexibility in shooting running children. I love the 56mm but it's a real speciality lens for me. When shooting portraits of my 3yr old nephew, it's the 56mm for the in-laws conservatory, where his movement is constrained and he's playing more calmly with cars etc but when we step into the garden it's 40-150mm all day long. The flexibility can't be matched, even if you loose a couple of stops.

Thanks again for your help, we had a great time!

Sunset at Reculver Towers in Kent, a local ruin. Towers 1 by naddan28, on Flickr

I couldn't see a thread for panoramas so thought I'd create one, as I love shooting multi frame shots with my X-T1! I personally use photoshop and lightroom for all my pano's but previously used Hugin. Bay Bridge San Fran: The Bay Bridge by naddan28, on Flickr Birch woods: Trees by naddan28, on Flickr Ramsgate Harbour: Ramsgate Harbour by naddan28, on Flickr

The Amstel in Amsterdam: DSCF7824.jpg by naddan28, on Flickr

I am lucky enough to have a prime set up and 16-55mm set up. The 16-55mm is great for when I want to travel lighter or have the convienence of not having to change lenses, whilst shooting on vacation with family. The IQ is solid, practically close to the primes. Sharpness too. It doesn't have the super shallow DoF of the f1.4 & f1.2 lenses but the versatility and weather sealing is very helpful.

Great shots, really like starburst headlight effect! Surprised to see that at a wider aperture like f5.6 too.

I'm not a pro photographer etc but did move from a Panasonic GH3 to Fuji X (X100S & XT1). I made the move because I was never quite happy with the rendering of my GH3. Since moving over I've never looked back apart from the lack of video capabilities on the Fuji X (especially when compared to a GH3). Focus on the XT1 isn't quite as quick, but less misses I suspect and also it can do genuine tracking in the centre PDAF points, something my GH3 couldn't do, even when using the 12-35mm f2.8 (which has a higher refresh rate). Dynamic range is no contest, nor is image rendering or subject isolation. Lens selection, it depends. Are you a prime or zoom user? What current M43 lens are you using? The zooms are far heavier than the Panasonic equivalents and the 16-55mm has no OIS, nor do the bodies for IBIS. The lack of stabilisation below 70mm (35mm equivalent) on high quality fast glass could be a deal breaker. Not that I have any experience with, but looking at sony's A7 might be worth considering too. I would also look at the doctors lengths you currently use and the options available for either option. I wouldn't dismiss video entirely either. At some point (whether we or Fuji like it) the demand for a move to a blended product offering will increase.

Really like the subtle fisheye effect here.

Great location and nice spot to walk around. A few thoughts on each: 1) The lighting in the first image is really nice, with the shadow on the wall either side of the subject. It might make a nice mono actually. 2) The focus on the second shot appears a little off/not enough DoF. Also the vignette appears weird, have you done any work in post? I find the couple in the background really distracting. 3) Third shot appears slightly under exposed and the head in the background isn distracting. Shot number one is definitely the winner for me!

Thanks we are there, Fri-Tues so hopefully things will have settled down! Aside from portraits much use for the 50-140mm f2.8? Travelling with friends so the 16-55mm is a convenience option, compared to three primes. I don't want to inconvenience everyone, when travelling with three non-togs.

Hi All, I've got a 4 day trip to Amsterdam on Friday, really looking forward to it and just wondered if anyone had any tips on locations or advice on lens selection? I own an XT1, 14mm, 35mm, 56mm, 16-55mm and 50-140mm. I'm thinking of traveling light with just the 16-55mm (and a tripod for night shots of canals!) but any advice would be really appreciated!

Wonderful series of images in this thread, with such diverse hues and sunsets.