NYKen Loc: New York

I am considering the Fujifilm X-T1 with the 18-135mm weather sealed lens and I was wondering if anyone on the forum has any experience with this camera. Thanks.

sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land

hey hop down to B&H or adorama and check it out, nice camera but no experience with one.

cuzinvin Loc: Reno, Nevada

Switched from decades of Nikon use about 8 months ago. Haven't looked back.

Pros:Lighter equipment load, equal or better lenses; and lost are less expensive. Color renditions much better than Nikon. Many unique features - too many to name.

Cons: Lens selection not as strong as Nikon or Canon, and four-way controller on rear of camera not as ergonomically friendly as Nikon's (smaller than Nikon's, so you must take your eye off the camera to work with it). Oh, yeah . . . and the worst part about making the switch: When I began selling all of my Nikon stuff on this site, some idiot busybody from UHH accused me of "running a store" on the site. Kind of soured me on an otherwise great experience on UHH.

All that said, very glad I made the move.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Ken - I see from your previous topics that a year ago you wanted opinions on the Sony A7, but didn't mention whether you bought one or not until Sept when you bought a remote for it. What happened to it?

I have lots of experience with this X-T1 camera, but use other XF lenses, but all those lenses are of high quality ...... so don't worry about the lens.

This is an APS-C sensor camera, certainly as good, many would say more improved, on the image quality of similar DSLR sensored cameras. It's light, small, has all the main exposure controls on the outside, a HUGE viewfinder, and an EVF which allows you to control what your photo looks like as you're composing and before you press the shutter. Even with a couple of extra lenses it's much easier to carry around and less obtrusive in crowded situations. Focus is quick, but it's not a sports photographer's camera.

Buy one and you just won't look back - as has been outlined enough times on the net if you take the trouble to search and read. You may even, in due course, decide to ditch any DSLR you might already own.

A great camera, well built, easy-to-use menu system, coupled with regular firmware updates that actually IMPROVE what's already a terrific camera.

A few days ago I was at the reburial ceremony events for Richard III (first died and buried in 1485, but extended a new reinterment this year !) - so I've added three different pics, taken with X-T1 and the 18-55 or the 35. Enjoy. Better still - go buy and discover for yourself !

X-T1 + 18-55

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X-T1 + 35mm f1.4

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X-T1 + 35mm low cathedral light

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HarryBinNC Loc: Blue Ridge Mtns, No.Carolina, USA

I have the X-T1 and 18-135, and the X-T1 is by far my favorite digital camera ever. The 18-135 is a great do-it-all lens - however, it is large, bulky and indiscrete - so it isn't my favorite. The 18-135 was the last (of 8) Fujinon lenses that I have acquired so far. Since I have a strong preference for the wide-view (and zooms), my most-used lenses are the 18-55 and the 10-24.

If I was starting over with a limited budget, I would probably start with the 10-24 and the 18-135 because those two lenses cover 99% of the focal lengths that I have ever used for the last 50 years. If you don't care about extreme wide angle, then the 18-135 would be an excellent single lens choice, unless you are a "bokeh" fiend, in which case only very fast primes will do.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Harry ..... you've got me, and maybe others too, confused.

In one sentence you say the 18-135 is "is large, bulky and indiscrete - so it isn't my favorite." Yet in your following sentence you are singing its praises as definitely one of the first a newbie to X-Series should get.

For me (X-T1user), and I stress for ME, the great benefit of the X-Series cameras and lenses is that they are small, easily portable and manageable, whilst at the same time giving image quality to die for. So the bigger, heftier and heavier lenses don't fit my personal criteria.

Gram27 Loc: Georgia

Mr. "Craggycrossers", can you please tell me what lens(es) you do use?

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Sure ...... the 18-55 f2.8-4 - incredible image quality coupled with image stabilisation. So you have f2.8 at 18mm (hence no need for the 18mm f2) and f4 at the tele end. Coupled with the amazing low light capability of the X-T1 it's a versatile all-round lens.

And the 35mm f1.4 - just amazingly sharp lens - it's the one lens that many, many X-Series users say "should be in your kit".

Next lenses? Probably the 14mm f2.8 - again it's a phenomenal lens, if you want/need the 20mm ff equivalent. And possibly, depending on size and weight, the upcoming 90mm f2.

I do also use some of my Nikon lenses with a Metabones adapter - get great picture quality but only manual focus - but the X-T1 has terrific focusing aids. Lenses used mainly are the Nikon Series E 100mm f2.8 (150mm ff equivalent) and my real old, but optically great Nikkor 135,, f2.8 Ai. These 2 are small and easily manageable on the X-T1.

You can see from pic #1 why the 100mm lens is such an easy use on this camera, and image quality from the other pics. No meter reading, but you compose everything in the viewfinder, so can end up with a pic you want ! I have to admit, though, that, for me, manual focus is a bit of a bore - I didn't grow up with it, I guess ! Just hope the 90mm isn't too big or heavy !

Nikon Series E 100mm f2.8

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X-T1 + 100mm lens

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X-T1 + 100mm lens

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Gram27 Loc: Georgia

Beautiful photos -- thank you for sharing and for your information. I'm working on saving up for the X-T1 myself but have no experience with camera/lens combinations -- have always used point and shoot before, so it's a big step for me.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Thanks Gram ! Just keep saving and don't get waylaid - this is a great camera and the 18-55 might just be all you need ! The X-T1 price is beginning to come down now and there are some great used or refurbished deals on this camera/lens combination. Let me know if you'd like any further assistance. Private message will do nicely !

NYKen Loc: New York

I am undecided as to what lens to get with the XT1. I plan on using it as a travel camera, but I want a lens that is not to big. I have narrowed my choices down to the 23mm 1.4 and the 18-55mm kit lens. What is your opinion?

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

The 18-55 is incredibly versatile, is f2.8 at 18mm and it's widest aperture at 23mm is not much smaller. With a max aperture at 55mm of f4 and the sensational image stabilisation, all-round image quality, and being much the same overall size as the 23mm, it has an awful lot going for it. The 23mm is one of Fuji's finest, but you have to zoom with your feet, and you get f1.4 as max aperture.

Which is more important to your style?

http://dedpxl.com/fuji-x-buyers-guide-part-2-lenses/

NYKen Loc: New York

I think you answered the question for me. I believe that I will go with the zoom.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I'm convinced that Fuji makes fine cameras, however the lack of a credible macro lens, makes this a "someday"….

alm Loc: Springfield Mo

I have the 18-135 and use on XE-2. Excellent lens as as the other X lenses I own.