Landscape & nature photograpy

[sharkman53]

Which would be the better choice, the new X-Pro2 or wait for the XT-2 to come out.  I shoot mainly landscape, nature and travel photography.  Currently shooting with a Nikon D810, but want a lighter, smaller kit.  This would be my first mirroless camera, I have never shot with a Fuji, but I keep hearing how great then lens are, which is very important to me, plus the dynamic range of the camera.

[darknj]

Errr... in all honesty, the D810 has a better DR than Fuji, at least better than the X-T1, I haven't been able to compare the results of the X-Pro2 yet.

 

But anyway, same thing as always: How deep is your pocket and how much are you willing to wait ?

 

If you have been shooting with your D810 for years, the muscle memory is going to be your main hurdle as both the X-T1 and X-Pro2 are used in very different ways than regular Canikon bodies. Also, if you haven't done so yet, go in a shop, ask to hold either one of them with a lens that you plan to get with the body and see how it feels.

[Nick05]

This is impossible to answer right now as no one knows for sure when the X-T2 will arrive so the wait could be a few months to a few years; probably closer to a few months to a year. The biggest difference between the two cameras for what you shoot will be the form factor. The X-T2 will likely have the tilting LCD screen and a bigger EVF over the X-Pro2 which may be important. The extra buffer size isn't usually a big deal for most people. I personally like the form factor of the X-Pro2 over the X-T1. It feels better in my hands. If you were looking for a low budget way to do some testing, you could pick up a used X-T1 or X-E2, though they will have the X-Trans II sensor and not the X-Trans III of the X-Pro2 and the likely X-T2. I find the lenses fantastic and a great value. I came from the Canon side and bought L series lenses, not for the weather resistance, but more to get the quality I wanted. Fuji's equivalents are far less money and smaller/lighter. I'm curious to see what the X-T2 brings, but the X-Pro2, imo, is the best camera I've used. It feels like it was built for me. Of course everyone has different opinions and this is mine.

[Mahalarp]

If smaller and lighter are the main reason for your new camera plus advantage of DR, X-T2 might be the best choice rather than X-Pro2.

 

I try X-Pro2 many times in the shop comparing with the feeling with my X-T1 on landscape or nature shooting. X-T series is still better on these (at lease the dial and tilt screen are easier for landscape shooting. Hopefully X-T2 will come with joy stick).

 

X-Pro2 is very good for everyday shooting in your hands, however, I still feel that X-T is better on tripod and not bad in your hand compared to X-Pro2.

 

For DR, It's hard to see any sensor to beat D810 especially APS-C size sensor.

 

Based on dpreview studio test scene, X-Pro2 having DR around 14.5 stop compared to 16 on D810 (judged by my eyes ). Anyway X-Pro2 is having higher DR than Canon 6D or Nikon D5 at based ISO which is enough for 99% of my shooting styles. I absolutely believe that X-T2 sensor will do the same job.

 

Last thing, if good lenses are your important thing, please trust in Fujinon. Less or no CA compared to Nikon lenses, better at corner and most of them are super sharp at wide open.

 

I think the same level of Fujinon among Japanese brand lenses might be Sony GM series only and Fujinon is much cheaper.Even I'm Nikon Fan but also love quality of Fujinon than any of Nano lens.

 

 

 

PS. Fujinon is making lenses for many brands (Many of Carl Zeiss which are made in Japan also made by Fujinon and I just doubt that Sony GM might be also).

 

 

 

Just from my Opinion. Nikon Df and Fujifilm X-T1 user.

[Pouncer]

Fuji lenses are great.   Dynamic range is fine.  From a standpoint of image quality, you can't go wrong with any of the top Fuji X camera offerings.

 

Have you used a rangefinder camera before?  Form is something to consider.  I've used a Nikon DSLR for over a decade - from D70 to now a D800.  Before that Minolta film SLRs for well over a decade.  A few years ago I bought my first Fuji, an X-E1.  Good camera, but I never got completely comfortable with it.  Now I have an X-T1.  It just feels much, much better.  I can't explain why except that it feels more like a SLR and DSLR.  And the EVF is a major step up from the X-E1.

 

If possible go try out an X-Pro 2 and X-T1 in a local store and see which you prefer from a size, balance, and handling standpoint.  That will help you decide more than anything.