Martin G

With three wide angle primes one of them has to be last. But just because it is last compared to the others, doesn't mean it isn't great. I love mine. It's light, fast to focus and it renders colour beautifully. OK, so it isn't as sexy as 1.4 or as wide as 14 but it gets a bit of a bum wrap.
 
I believe it is one very underrated lens just like the 60 2.4. A lot of it is internet myth and people repeating what they have heard about it when it was originally released. I have 18 x 12 prints made with it and they're perfect. As stated a bit softer in the corners wide open. That is is the only negative I can say about it.

With three wide angle primes one of them has to be last. But just because it is last compared to the others, doesn't mean it isn't great. I love mine. It's light, fast to focus and it renders colour beautifully. OK, so it isn't as sexy as 1.4 or as wide as 14 but it gets a bit of a bum wrap.
 
I believe it is one very underrated lens just like the 60 2.4. A lot of it is internet myth and people repeating what they have heard about it when it was originally released. I have 18 x 12 prints made with it and they're perfect. As stated a bit softer in the corners wide open. That is is the only negative I can say about it.

With time to spare today I wanted to see the real effects of adjusting these values in the menu to see the effect on the jpeg output. I think an image speaks a thousand words on this subject so please if you were interested/curious and don't have enough time to try yourself you can see the results here and download the jpegs as a reference:
 
Although tested on my X Pro 1 (odd I never pick up the X-T1 for this stuff) it will apply to the current crop of Fuji cameras. At least until tomorrow!

With time to spare today I wanted to see the real effects of adjusting these values in the menu to see the effect on the jpeg output. I think an image speaks a thousand words on this subject so please if you were interested/curious and don't have enough time to try yourself you can see the results here and download the jpegs as a reference:
 
Although tested on my X Pro 1 (odd I never pick up the X-T1 for this stuff) it will apply to the current crop of Fuji cameras. At least until tomorrow!

With time to spare today I wanted to see the real effects of adjusting these values in the menu to see the effect on the jpeg output. I think an image speaks a thousand words on this subject so please if you were interested/curious and don't have enough time to try yourself you can see the results here and download the jpegs as a reference:
 
Although tested on my X Pro 1 (odd I never pick up the X-T1 for this stuff) it will apply to the current crop of Fuji cameras. At least until tomorrow!

With time to spare today I wanted to see the real effects of adjusting these values in the menu to see the effect on the jpeg output. I think an image speaks a thousand words on this subject so please if you were interested/curious and don't have enough time to try yourself you can see the results here and download the jpegs as a reference:
 
Although tested on my X Pro 1 (odd I never pick up the X-T1 for this stuff) it will apply to the current crop of Fuji cameras. At least until tomorrow!

With time to spare today I wanted to see the real effects of adjusting these values in the menu to see the effect on the jpeg output. I think an image speaks a thousand words on this subject so please if you were interested/curious and don't have enough time to try yourself you can see the results here and download the jpegs as a reference:
 
Although tested on my X Pro 1 (odd I never pick up the X-T1 for this stuff) it will apply to the current crop of Fuji cameras. At least until tomorrow!

Having tested ACR, I am very happy with the files coming out of it. Looking at an image at 100% on screen and scrutinising slight difference are not going to make a difference to an actual print. Last week I choose a jpeg (that looked a little soft to me) straight from the camera at 6400 ISO and enlarged it to 18 x 12. I then copied it and ran Nik Sharpener over one. Both came back, the Nik sharpened imaged looked a bit sharper in some parts when I looked very close up to the print.
 
From 30cm away (not the best distance to see an 18 x 12 print they are identical and you cannot see any difference.
 
I bet if you lined up an image from each converter side by side any difference you might see, will be so slight, that having a preference for one or the other is just subjective.
 
In reflection there isn't "the best raw converter" just the one you like and know best.
 
SilkyPix v Adobe ACR

I have just written about the 35 1.4, my conclusion is I want them both. BUT, if you have the 23 1.4 keep it for sure. As you have a 1.4 lens then I would say the f2 would be a very good choice for you.

I just bought my X-Pro1 only two weeks ago (along with an X-T1). I just love taking it out and using it. I have taken some great images with it in the last couple of days. I love it so much, I will buy the X-Pro2 as the way it handles just feels so right. If the rumoured double SD card slot turns up along with a few other enhancements, I will be in the queue waiting to buy.
 
Am tempted to buy another X-Pro1 as well.

Having tested ACR, I am very happy with the files coming out of it. Looking at an image at 100% on screen and scrutinising slight difference are not going to make a difference to an actual print. Last week I choose a jpeg (that looked a little soft to me) straight from the camera at 6400 ISO and enlarged it to 18 x 12. I then copied it and ran Nik Sharpener over one. Both came back, the Nik sharpened imaged looked a bit sharper in some parts when I looked very close up to the print.
 
From 30cm away (not the best distance to see an 18 x 12 print they are identical and you cannot see any difference.
 
I bet if you lined up an image from each converter side by side any difference you might see, will be so slight, that having a preference for one or the other is just subjective.
 
In reflection there isn't "the best raw converter" just the one you like and know best.
 
SilkyPix v Adobe ACR

Being nice costs nothing, in my opinion. So the best thing is probably actual facts without a big ego.
 
Many people won't read the facts if they are not presented with some respect for the reader.
 
All my opinion, of course.

No the 18mm isn't pants it is a fine lens. Mine works perfectly and produces excellent results:
 
http://www.mgiddings.com/lens-review/fuji-18-f2
 
There are better wide lenses from Fuji available now but just because this one is the weakest doesn't mean its bad.
 
Stand a Ferrari a Lamborghini and a Porsche next to each other, one of them will be the weakest. But it doesn't make the weakest bad.

Sorry to be very blunt, Jürgen, but I think your post is full of sh** regarding the reaction here. I apologize for the language right here, but that's the only adequate description I have.
 
People generally get agitated when someone stomps in the door, proclaims something as bad that has proven itself over and over as not bad in every single real life comparison that I have ever seen (and I saw a lot of them and can make my own here at home as well). There are so many comparisons around between XF23 and X100 series it's hard to count them and the result ALWAYS was "the XF23 is optically far superior, faster and better overall quality but it is just so frigging HUGE and it doesn't come with the other qualities of the X100 series". 
 
And just a quick disclaimer: I dislike the X100 series as well as the XF23 - but for much different reasons. I'd also like a 23 f/2 in smaller and digitally corrected, just like the XF35 f/2 - for my personal taste in small camera gear. 
 
The uproar has nothing to do with someone questioning the decisions made by the people here. It has everything to do with statements that are proven over and over to be false.
 
Regarding your non-sharp photos, here's an interesting read for you (German):
 
http://gwegner.de/know-how/schaerfe-unschaerfe/
 
Your "math" seems kind of personal to me as I don't need speeds this high to get 1:1 pixel sharpness, but that might be because I (luckily) have a very stable posture and no shake at all even after a coffee or two. Most people need to adjust their shutter speeds by something like "2x FL x Crop x Cups of Coffee" to get to sharp results. 
 
My personal opinion is that if you can't get a critically sharp shot of a typical slow or non-moving subject with an X-Pro1 + 18mm in decent light it's a problem of the photographer, not the camera/lens combination. As soon as things moves, either the photographer, trying to quickly grab a moment or the subject or the light is very low - all bets are off with ANY system in the world. The more pixel density you have the worse it will look at 1:1 magnification. Fact of life. 1:1 magnification is the bane of any reasonable discussion because it is mainly unnecessary.

Hi all,
 
I am Martin, mainly a wedding photographer who has left Canon for Fuji and building up my equipment for next years season. Presently have an X Pro 1 and and X-T1 with an 18mm and 35mm prime to play with. I will add a 50-140 and may be a X100T or the 23mm not sure which way to go yet.
 
Love the X-T1 but prefer to X Pro 1 for some reason. Looking forward to seeing its replacement.
 
I live in Norwich, Norfolk, UK and have been a full time photographer for eight years.
 
All the best,
 
Martin

I have just written about the 35 1.4, my conclusion is I want them both. BUT, if you have the 23 1.4 keep it for sure. As you have a 1.4 lens then I would say the f2 would be a very good choice for you.

Just an alert about a deal with WEX Photographic running just today, 30 November, offering 10% off Fuji X lenses. This is in addition to the Fujifilm Winter £75 cashback deal. I got the offer by email so I don't have a link, but you just order the lens and apply this code at checkout: FUJI-CM.
 
I have no connection with WEX apart from as a customer. 
 
 
 
Ian.
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I purchased an X-Pro1 with an X-T1 two weeks ago and haven't really looked at the X-T1. I am an X-Pro1 convert now!

I purchased an X-Pro1 with an X-T1 two weeks ago and haven't really looked at the X-T1. I am an X-Pro1 convert now!