Honest Opinion - Stick with Olympus or Get the X-T2

[miburo]

Hey all,

 

Looking for an honest opinion here. As with a lot of us switching systems is a BIG deal. Both stylistic and financial. I used to be a Canon shooter when I was going through better times. Had all the L lenses I needed for my work (mostly fashion and weddings) and used a 5d III and 1d4. I sold those off and jumped to Olympus. From what I seen it looked like mirrorless cams had finally caught up with it's tech to get me "enough" DR and AF accuracy to be able to downsize and save some money as my clientele had changed and I was earning less.

 

The reason I had chose the em1 at that point was

 

1) Bigger Lens Choice

2) Seemingly easier control layout

3) Slight better battery life

4) Smaller ( around this time I had been also going through some back issues related to my using my canon gear and lets be honest my own bad posture )

 

In my year + of using Olympus I generally have loved the camera. But I do encounter a few issues here and there. AF misses in low light situations, dr being just off enough there were times I really wished I stucked with canon. And missing the general professional services that Canon had.

 

In your experience / opinion at this point for Weddings does your Fuji cams give you everything you need including professional services , lens choices, dr, and af? Especially looking for opinions of the Xpro 2 owners as I'm guessing the Xt2 should be very similar in performance.

[Tom H.]

I switched from Canon to Olympus 2 years ago, albeit not for weddings. I really liked the em1 for it's build quality, but I love my Fuji's for everything else. The day I got my X100T, I stopped using the em1 altogether. File quality of the Fuji's is way better as from iso 800. For good light, the difference is not that big. Autofocus is a tad slower, but more accurate than my em1 used to be.

[darknj]

Well, there are the 2.8 zooms for the 20-70 and 70-200 equivalent focal range. And there is the 15-36 F4 (XF 10-24 F4) for the wide end, should you need to go there.

 

So that settles down quite a few things for weddings.

 

Now, you are not going to get as many lenses as on the m4/3, specially on primes. Fuji is better than most, but still m4/3 still has the best choices in primes so far.

 

As for the bodies, the X-T1 is faring quite well, even on a run and gun style I didn't loose too much time on the shots. The EvF is really an advantage on those situations where you can see your exposition even before pressing down the shutter.

[Aswald]

The X-T1 handles low light better than the EM1. I agree with Tom H about the iso800 being the point the two cameras part ways.

 

In good light, the EM1 does give punchier colors. The camera is slightly smaller but it feels heavier in the hands. Haven't compared the specs.

 

If you're thinking of the Xpro2 or the coming Xt2, Then I would say go for it. It's definitely a departure from the EM1. Fuji has enough lenses to cover most wedding needs.

Edited May 3, 2016 by Aswald

[Naddan28]

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.

[miburo]

Thanks a lot guys. This is great info.

 

Looks like from the Xpro2 threads that the AF might be a tad too slow for my work. I'm eagerly awaiting the XT-2 announcement and review and saving up some money!

[planophoto]

I shot Canon since the digital revolution.  Two years ago jumped on the  Olympus M43 band wagon.

For the most part I've been digging it.  Love the Lens, but never was content with the image quality, as far as noise level. Well, I ordered XT2 on September 8th from Adorama with free overnight shipping. Received it along with 5 lenses September 9th.  Couldn't believe it.  Just sold all my Olympus gear, 6 lenses, 3 Speed lights took the hit. Also sold my Canon gear that was left. Shot my first job Saturday with the XT2 and love it !!

 

The images are amazing out of the camera.  High ISO images are terrific.  Very little noise.  Very Happy with the switch.

 

Sorry Olympus.

Regards,

John D Smith

[clapotron]

I have both systems (pro2+x-t10 and Oly E-M1) and in my opinion olympus has only one real advantage - the 5 axis IBIS, it is just crazy how good it is.

[Carlos C]

I am more or less in the same fence, came from Canon to Olympus. Today I have a em5II + lot m43 lenses, love IBIS (amazing), lens sizes and video ability. When I'll pull the trigger on a Xpro2 or Xt-2 (waiting for more tests and the promising E-m1II) probably will keep Olympus specially for tele work and video.

 

I love my X100T (camera and IQ) and will just sell it to upgrade to a X100F.

 

Both systems have their concessions.

Edited September 30, 2016 by Carlos C