Nick05

You could be right. I'm sure I would miss the compactness of it. I'll wait to decide until after the X-Pro 2 arrives and I've had a chance to use it. I ordered one about a month ago, but canceled it before it shipped. I couldn't make up my mind on whether to keep the camera or not. If I decide to keep it, I may have to get one of these.

I don't think I'd get any value out of a 28mm equivalent lens. I often feel that the 35mm equivalent lens is too wide for my style of shooting. If they offered it with a lens either 40-50mm equivalent I'd probably get it. I understand everyone is looking for different things and I thought it may be interesting if they introduced the camera with different lens focal lengths, sort of like the Sigma Quattro. Still a fixed lens, but you can buy the one that meets your needs. The market for this probably is not large enough though.

I bought the 100-400mm + 1.4x TC and am really glad I was able to get it since I had preordered it without. I like the idea of 2X TC, but they tend to scare me some. I rented the Canon 2x II TC and the 400mm F/5.6L and was not very happy with it overall. The Fuji 1.4X TC seems to be pretty good, with only a slight decrease in sharpness. The AF seems to take a slight hit too. I think Fujifilm has done a great job with their lenses so far, but i'm skeptical that even they can pull off a great 2x TC.

Yes, I think you are thinking of live view with mirror up on a DSLR. Using the electronic shutter, you can still use the OVF, EVF, or LCD. Think of the electronic shutter as more of a virtual shutter with no moving parts. The only noises you will hear come from the lens; aperture blades and focusing motors. These are the same noises you hear when half pressing the shutter button. Hope this helps clarify it.

Thanks for the opinions Warwick and Mike. I do find myself grabbing the X100T often because of its lightness and compactness, but was thinking the X-Pro 2 gives me the same viewfinder with batteries that match my other Fuji cameras as well as the 35mm focal length (50mm equivalent) that I prefer shooting. It is not a need to sell it, but most of a thought to reduce the amount of gear I have. I will wait to see how much I still use it once my X-Pro 2 arrives and go from there.

i agree with you on the feel of the Fuji. I prefer their color processing. If it is the controls you like, look at the LX100 as it is an aperture ring and shutter speed dial. I have not had mine long, but it does feel similar to the Fuji as far as controls. It is smaller than tha X100 but larger than most P&S cameras. It also has a M4/3 sensor.

I'm guessing that it is one of the ads. I've seen it before too. If I browse to another site and then go back, it usually doesn't show the message the second time.

I believe you must also make sure the camera is in mechanical shutter only mode for the flash to fire. I rarely use flash, so I am not completely sure on that.

the downside of a all purpose lens like this is you tend to become lazy and zoom instead of looking for the best place or angle to take the photo. They are more about convenience than anything and that is probably why most people go back home thinking the photos could have been better. valid point and a good idea. You may be able to do some experiences that get you close enough or result in better photos with your current gear than you would if you just bought new gear. If you weren't planning on this already, I'd look into this first before buying new gear.

I have the same feelings as you about the focal lengths. I much prefer the 35mm lens over the 23mm for focal length. The 23mm lens is a better build quality, and is extremely sharp. If I was offered this deal, I would buy both lenses if it was a possibility. Paying around $60 for the 23mm is an amazing deal. If you can buy the x-pro 2 with the 23mm and still buy the 35mm for the price listed, you get two lenses and body for $60 more than your original plan. The 23mm is significantly better than the one on the x100 series.

I wanted to ask this here as most of you are fans of the X100 series. I have an X100T and I like it, but I'd like it more if it had the updated AF of the X-E2 and had a 35mm lens. As I don't shoot with flash, does the leaf shutter really matter? Any other advantages of the X100T? I have an X-Pro2 on preorder and a 35mm f/2. I'm thinking of selling my X100T and using the X-Pro2 with the 35mm. As far as focal lengths, I have them all covered already with my X-T1. Basically I just don't know if it makes sense to hold on to the X100T.

I've been happy with the 18-135mm. It is extremely versatile. I'm wondering if there are some quality control issues based on the comments here. It is the one lens I had no intent on buying, but ended up getting it on reviews from other sites. Mine is sharp and seems at least as good as the 18-55 and 55-200. As others mentioned, it depends on what you plan to shoot and how you do it. I have quite a few lenses myself, so more to choose from, and if I were going to Australia I'd bring the 35mm f/1.4, 18-135mm, and 10-24mm. That would cover from 10-135mm and have a fast, normal lens and would work well for what I'd shoot.

I have the X100T and I'm not sure I'd call it pocketable. I guess it will fit into my jacket pocket or cargo shorts pockets. I think the size difference on the X-Pro 1 body would be too much. I don't have one to compare, but do have the X-Pro2 on preorder. I really like the X100T, but am considering selling mine. I prefer the 50mm equivalent lenses and am thinking about just using the X-Pro2 with the 35mm f/2 when it arrives. I have an Panasonic LX100 that I recently bought to carry in a jacket pocket and for video; it is quite decent. It is closer to the size you're looking for, but is quite a different camera. I like how it also uses an aperture ring and shutter speed dial.

all really great shots, but I really like this one.

Congratulations on the new camera. I also shoot a little bit of everything. You definitely want to get at least one of the fantastic primes. The 18-135mm is a good lens, though a little large compared to the 18-55, for an all purpose lens. It really depends on what you like to shoot. Based on what you said above, I'd go with: 10-24mm, 35mm, 90mm, and either the 55-200mm or the 50-140mm. That way you have wide for landscape, fast primes, and a zoom. For me, if I could only choose 4: 18-135mm 35mm 56mm 100-400mm

I have a fotodiox one and it works decently as an adaptor, but remember you lose control of the aperture with the EF lenses. They also are manual focus only, but you may have already known that. Not being able to control aperture is sort of the deal breaker for me. I bought a few canon FD lenses and like using them.

I got mine last weekend. I'm really liking it so far. I got mine with the 1.4x combo deal. Using the 1.4x along with it has a slight effect on sharpness, but not too bad.

My recommendation would be for the X-E2. I also have large hands and it takes just a little bit to adjust to the smaller camera, but no more than I does from going from a larger DSLR to smaller one. The X-Pro1 is a nice camera, but i am afraid you will find it a little slow. I have not personally used the X-Pro1, however, I have used the X-E1 with the same processor and sensor. The AF was very slow by comparison as well as the EVF and LCD lag. It felt sluggish in every way. The X-E2 with firmware 4 feels near identical to my X-T1. I have an X100T that has an OVF which I like, but it has some features that the X-Pro1 is also missing. Like the corner digital range finder that would help you pick your focus. I think for using the camera for portraits with fast lenses, you would need to use the EVF for accuracy so the OVF wouldn't be as useful. My experience with the X-E1 was disappointing overall whether using legacy lenses with MF or Fuji lenses with AF. The lag in the viewfinder sort of ruined the experience. The X-E2 is a fantastic camera.

You prefer to navigate the menus using the EVF with the camera pressed up against your face? Maybe it's because I have 3 different model cameras, the X-T1, X-E2, and the X100T, that I find it difficult to do since all three cameras have different button arrangements. For example, the drive button on the X-E2 is the playback button on the X100T. The Playback button on the X-E2 is the view mode button on the X100T. On the X-T1, it doesn't matter much. It has physical controls for everything and the only thing i access the menu for is AF mode and to format. You may call those function buttons, but they just pull up menus for the specific functions and when you are going back and forth between cameras, it is not easy to navigate while looking through the EVF.

that makes sense. More of an edge problem then center. Some of my Canon lenses did that too. interesting read. Thanks for sharing. It does make sense. It seems odd that other manufacturers didn't try to do the same, but maybe that's why it seems all of Fujifilm's lenses seem so good compared to the competition.

I have an X-T1, X-E2, and X100T. I'm loving the X-E2 with the new firmware.. been using it a lot more now. Have the X-Pro2 on preorder. Trying to wait patiently.

I wonder how much truth is in that. I am far from an expert in the area, but I didn't see Canon or Nikon going out replacing all their high end lenses for use on Digital. I know some of the L series glass from Canon was designed prior to the Digital era. I'm sure the XF lenses are built to be a perfect match with the Fuji bodies and outperform the legacy glass. I enjoy using adapted legacy lenses for their unique quality. They are fun to use, but I do use mostly the new Fuji lenses.

I'm sure it would work, but I think you may find the focal length of that lens to be too limiting. The 23mm on the X100T is probably a better focal length. I think you would be better going with the X-E2S or X-T10 with the 18-55mm or prime. It would give you more flexibility and faster AF for tracking when he starts to crawl/walk.

Paul, I thought it was worth mentioning I recently purchased a Panasonic LX100 (mostly for video, but also as a light travel camera) and the menus work the same way. In EVF only, the menus and playback are both in the EVF. It appears this is a cross-brand adoption and we will have to adapt. I'm getting more used to it, but still prefer the old way.

When it comes to having two bodies, especially for shooting weddings, it is usually better if they are identical. Then your controls and menus are the same. I did a photoshoot about 6 months ago and brought my X-T1 with the 56mm f/1.2 and 23mm f/1.4 and 6D with the 50mm f/1.2. Going between the Fuji and Canon was a bit confusing. Of course some of this was because I hadn't used the Canon gear for a while. I shot a 5D and 5D MKII side by side for a few years and that wasn't too bad. The X100T is closer to the X-E2 than X-T1 so I think it depends on the cameras you have. I love my X100T, but often forget about the leaf shutter speed limitations wide open when I grab it after shooting my X-T1. Just my thoughts and experience using both.