Xpro-2 & 27 f2.8 Vs X100ZT IQ

[Morgo]

Hi all,

 

Just curious if anyone has compared the two above. I have the Xpro2 and 100T and find I don't opt for the 100T anymore as I like the Xpro2  sensor so much more but I'd still like a compact setup like the X100T which is where the 27 2.8 comes in.

I plan to sell the X100T as I need some cash and have been offered a 27 2.8 from a mate for cheap, how does the IQ compare between the two systems?

 

[mdm]

Here you are the link to XPro2_23f2 vs X100t - https://fujilove.com/the-fujifilm-xf23mm-f2-wr-vs-the-x100t

That's not exactly what you are asking for but it might give you some clue. From myself can add I use 27f2.8 with my XE2 a lot along with 23f2 and 35f2 and find it's great, very AF-fast, very sharp with good IQ and absolutely compact.

[Morgo]

Thanks but I assumed the new 23 f2 would be better than the X100T lens. The 23 is, while still small, much bigger than the 27 2.8 which is a nice compact size getting the xpro2 as close to the x100T as possible at similar FL's

[johant]

I don't have the same camera, but I have the 27mm. Everyone should have one, in my opinion

[mdm]

Everyone should have one, in my opinion

 

Exactly.

[dck22]

I have the 27 on my X-Pro2 and am very pleased. Great lens in all aspects. So compact it almost makes the X-Pro2 a pocket camera.

[Morgo]

Cheers all for the replies.

 

I picked up a 27 2.8 at a great price today so will compare it on my Xpro2 vs my X100T in the next few days and see whether I keep the X100T or not.

[wmiller549]

I love the 40mm (FF) FOV, but have resisted the 27, mainly because of the lack of an aperture ring. It bugs me enough that my primes and zoom work differently; the 27 would add yet another style of UI.  This one you turn the ring, that one you flip a switch and then turn the ring, with the other one you have to spin the control wheel. (STOP ALREADY!   i'm getting confused  ) 

[mdm]

This one you turn the ring, that one you flip a switch and then turn the ring, with the other one you have to spin the control wheel. (STOP ALREADY!   i'm getting confused  ) 

 

I see... it's like to try driving a car with manual transmission after fifty years of driving automatic.

[lauriebrett]

Thanks but I assumed the new 23 f2 would be better than the X100T lens. The 23 is, while still small, much bigger than the 27 2.8 which is a nice compact size getting the xpro2 as close to the x100T as possible at similar FL's

Yes I too had hoped the new 23mm would be more pancake sized. I'd rather have an f2.8 version similar in size to the 27mm or 18mm.

[johant]

Yes I too had hoped the new 23mm would be more pancake sized. I'd rather have an f2.8 version similar in size to the 27mm or 18mm.

Me too. The 23mm f2 is larger than I had hoped or expected. I even could have lived with not having an aperture ring, if that would have made the lens smaller.

[asathor]

The 27 is lacking a lens hood and it shows at times that the lens as designed is not well protected from "Cross Light" - it handles head on flare much better than expected however. Because the only hood attachment option is the 43mm filter I made a prototype "slip-cover" lens hood. The final will be black felt or better yet, something similar that does not shed.

 

Another lesser issue is curvature of field - you can see it in Fuji's MTF chart ( http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujinon_lens_xf27mmf28/specifications/ ) at 45 degrees as a wave. This means that you have to move the Focus Point in the camera if you want very precise focusing or at least be at some distance and stopped down accordingly, you can't just "Lock and Re-Frame" if you target is off center.

 

Overall it is a LOVELY lens - I just shot this Across Cowboy Shot (through the windows - it is Zero degrees out there).

 

Edited December 19, 2016 by asathor