Xpro2 OVF usage

[HeavyDuty]

I use the OVF almost exclusively.  But I'm old so I don't really like EVF.  One of the reasons I like the X Pro and X100 is the OVF.  I am also using a Nikon Df.  I started with film in the 1970's so I'm too old to change.  Unfortunately the 16mm and 23mm lenses really aren't good for the OVF.  The 35 and 18 are fine.  I have a 56 but rarely use it.  I think I've used it 5 times on some portrait work I got wrangled into doing.

 

I am now on my third X Pro2 because of the Turn Off/Turn On problem.  I haven't tried out the third one yet.  I got it yesterday so maybe I will try it out today or tomorrow.  I am very happy with the Df so this will be my last Fuji camera.  I have had too many repair problems with them.

 

I bought an XT1 to see if I could adjust to an EVF.  I really did not like that camera at all.   

 

Honestly, if I had more time to spend in the darkroom I would just use the M6 and get rid of the digital cameras.  It's funny how set in your ways you get when you are older.

 

We sound similar - M6, Df, X100 (s in my case) - the works.

 

I'm curious about your comment regarding the usability of the 23 on your XP2. I'm considering selling off my NEX7 kit and moving to an XP2 with 35/2, 60 and hopefully the rumored 23/2 if it happens. Can you expand on that comment?

[bffmike]

We sound similar - M6, Df, X100 (s in my case) - the works.

 

I'm curious about your comment regarding the usability of the 23 on your XP2. I'm considering selling off my NEX7 kit and moving to an XP2 with 35/2, 60 and hopefully the rumored 23/2 if it happens. Can you expand on that comment?

 

Because of the size of the 23mm f1.4 R, the end of the lens intrudes into the 35mm bright lines obscuring a small portion on the bottom right of the OVF. It's annoying, but it's why I want Fuji to do a smaller 23mm f2. I don't think the 35mm has this problem as it tapers off on the front end and the bright lines are smaller in the OVF.

Edited May 10, 2016 by bffmike