I once had a similar problem with a Nikon lens hood and discovered I simply had not fully rotated it onto the lens to its correct position.

I would have agreed with you except that I've adapted a Pentax SMC Takumar 100mm f/4 Macro lens to my Fuji XT-2 and have found it to be a terrific macro lens, especially when adding the Fuji MCEX-11extension tube which gives me a 1:1 image. I've had this lens since my days of shooting the Pentax Spotmatic and ESII. While I own almost all the Fuji XF lenses, I see little reason to purchase Fuji's 80mm Macro for $1200.

Before I sold all my Nikon gear, I used my Nikon lenses on my XT-1 with good results. Recently I've been using my Takumar (Pentax) Macro 100mm f/4 with a Fotiox adaptor on my XT-2 with terrific results.

Why not consider the Fuji X system with the very capable XT-20? Its 24mp APS-C sensor is between the size of Sony's full frame and the Olympus, and most of Fuji's lenses are small....all are very sharp. You can then have a high performance system within your budget. A perfect travel kit would be the XT-20, 18-55mm f/2.8-4, 10-24mm f/4 and 55-200 f 3.5/4.5, and the retail cost of everything is less than $2900. (Each lens is stabilized.) Add a polarizing filter and a couple ND's, extra batteries, a sling camera bag, travel tripod and you'll be ready for a trip around the world. I shoot with a comparable Fuji kit for magazines and regularly print high res 17 x 25" prints. If you are sold on either the Sony or Olympus, I'd go with the Olympus, mainly because their lenses are much better balanced with the Olympus bodies and they are more reasonably priced than Sony.

OOPS!! Sorry, but my previous post said to buy the "F" version of the Godox.....I meant "N" for Nikon. "F" is for Fuji!

I'd highly recommend the Godox (Flashpoint at Adorama) line of speedlights. The V860 has the more powerful battery than the TT685, and it's still about a third of the cost of a comparable Nikon light. And it's fully functional with your Nikon (as long as you buy the "F" version.) Based on what I've seen and heard from others, the Godox brand seems to be getting more praise than Yongnuo. Check out this review: https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/flash-review-the-godox-ving-v860-ii-is-a-great-value-wireless-solution

Also, watch Robert Hall's You Tube videos. Here's his review of the newest Godox 860: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4UZZ0qyqb4

While I have made the switch from Nikon to Fuji, I still own a couple of Nikon speedlights but now use a couple of Godox lights. Frankly I don't see any reason to spend the extra money on OEM speedlights when Godox units are so well built and offer excellent performance.

I shot a couple of travel magazine assignments there years ago and found that about 80% of my shots were with my Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 because much of the wildlife was so close and approachable. The other shots were a mix of 70-200 f/2.8 and 80-400 f4.5-5.6. But I was using a body with a crop sensor, so I had some extra reach with the tele when I couldn't get close to some of the wildlife. I was surprised that I hardly ever used my wide zoom (12-24mm.) If one of your longer Canon lenses can utilize a teleconverter, I'd consider one for those special situations...but it's not necessary. I carried a tripod but rarely used it. Most important, as others have mentioned, is a dry bag of some type because the landings from inflatable boats can be very wet. I had an extra, older body with me just in case. You'll be doing lots of hiking, so don't overpack. Have a great trip. It's an amazing place.

I agree. Sold my D750 and lenses for a Fuji XT-2 with fast primes and zooms and love it.

I have a couple of the smaller Godox TT350's for my Fuji system and like them very much. Well built, easy to use and good performance. All at a fraction of what the Fuji flash costs. I may even get the 685 that will give me a bit more power.

Baltimore is getting a bad rap in the media because of one or two lousy neighborhoods and the a-holes who live there. For the most part, it is an attractive, interesting and safe place to visit and work. Service Photo is located outside the city limits, and I've never noticed any of their staff "carrying." I shop there on a regular basis and never feel I'm in any danger. I grew up in New York City, so maybe I'm just more comfortable being in diverse surroundings. I just wonder, have you ever been to Baltimore? Or to a big city?

Service Photo in Baltimore is one of the best camera stores in the nation. The owner still works the sales counter along with a very professional and friendly staff. When I wanted to switch from my Nikon system to Fuji, he inspected every piece carefully and offered me a very fair trade in. He made everything effortless by not having to ship things and the final cost was comparable to KEH and B&H. The store also runs lots of clinics with manufacturer’s reps and even runs charter buses to Photo Expo in New York. I ‘m very lucky that it’s only an hour drive from home.

I discovered that different manuals come with units purchased from different retailers. ?? But I can read mine, and here is a link to the online manual for the trigger. It's small, so zoom in, and you should be fine. Once you get it set up, it's easy and fairly intuitive. It's a lot easier than my old Nikon Speedlight menus, which drove me nuts.

http://www.godox.com/EN/InstructionManual/Godox_X1TF_20171008.pdf

Send me a PM if this doesn't work for you.

The Godox TT350F is the perfect size for the XT-1 or XT-2 and has enough power for most of my small event needs. I bought two units plus the X1-Tf trigger for portraits. Just be sure to buy the "F" (for Fuji) version. It offers high speed synch and TTL. If you need higher power, you'll want to consider the Godox V860II, although it's physically quite a bit bigger. Amazon or B&H sells Godox. Adorama sells is under the Flashpoint name.

Yes, and I have also found I can still print 20 x 30" prints with excellent results from my Fuji files, so no substantial lack of quality compared to my Nikon FF files.

FYI, I also began my Fuji X journey at B&H taking advantage of a special deal with the XE-1 and 18-55 lens.The second lens I bought was the 55-200, a rather remarkable lens. I then moved up to the XT-1, which I still own. Eventually, after buying almost all the Fuji lenses (I shoot for magazines) I did some extensive testing and found the 18-55 and 55-200 were just as sharp at f/8 as their more expensive 16-55 and 50-140 counterparts. My go-to kit for hiking, travel and street photography is the 10-24, 18-55 and 55-200 with my XT-2. With a travel tripod, batteries, charger, filters and small Godox speedlight carried in a Lowepro Slingshot bag, everything weighs less than 10 lbs. Comparable Nikon gear was 18 lbs.

Have fun with your Fuji. You'll love the 55-200.