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Fuji X-T2 Experience
Jan 30, 2017 09:18:36 #
SteveLew wrote:
I have been a Nikon shooter for some time and curr... (show quote)
Another option, since you already have Nikon glass, would be a smaller APS-C Nikon such as a D7200 or D5x00. With DX lens mounted, neither is much heavier or larger than the X-T2. I recently moved from a D7100 to an Olympus system, and when I took my Nikon in to the store for comparisons, the X-T2 which I had been favoring, was similar in size/weight to the D7100. The Olympus was noticeably smaller and lighter, so I went with that (after checking out the EVF, focus speed and some other specs). I've not been disappointed and how have the OM-D E-M1 II.
Jan 30, 2017 09:35:11 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
Jerrin1 wrote:
You may care to take a look at Mathieu Gasquet's comparison between the Fuji X-T2 and the Olympus EM1 mark II on his Mirror Lessons channel on You Tube. He gives it a very good review along with the pro's and con's of owning one.
The YouTube comparison is on their video capabilities. The still comparison can be found: http://mirrorlesscomparison.com/category/fujifilm-vs-olympus/
Jan 30, 2017 10:33:08 #
I switched to the xt2 2+ Mos ago and haven't looked back. I had a Nikon D7100 with a bunch of lenses,flash etc. Last sept. I went to Yellowstone with no camera because I was tired of the game weight. I tried the Sony A7rIi but the weight with the lenses was worse than the Nikon but stunning images. It ate up memory on my computer as well. The xt2 came out and I bit! I haven't looked back Images are sharp and th 18-135'apmost never leaves the body-i, also have the wide angle zoom which I rarely use.
Cons-more noise at high ISOs than
Sony but comparable to Nikon, some buttons small, but not
Much more than that.
What I like-decent menus, love the feel and handling,great images,fun to use and I take it with me all over. I haven't looked back,
Cons-more noise at high ISOs than
Sony but comparable to Nikon, some buttons small, but not
Much more than that.
What I like-decent menus, love the feel and handling,great images,fun to use and I take it with me all over. I haven't looked back,
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Jan 30, 2017 10:45:09 #
Thank you for your reply. I have heard many responses to my question about the X-T2. Some hogers have actually sold their DSLR's after using their Fugi.
Jan 30, 2017 11:15:31 #
In my earlier post I forgot to mention that I bought a MetaBones Speed Booster adapter which allows me to use my Nikon lenses on my Fuji XT-1 (I haven't tried it on my XT-2 yet but have no reason to believe it won't work). I have to manual focus and this adapter actually boosts the camera speed so you can use a larger aperture or faster shutter than without it. As I gradually add Fuji lenses, I am selling off my Nikon lenses and when they are all gone I will sell the speed booster.
Jan 30, 2017 11:27:59 #
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
Well, I traded in a Leica for the Fuji X Pro 1; never regretted it- the Fuji lenses are superb, and service second to none !
Jan 30, 2017 12:34:49 #
SteveLew wrote:
I have been a Nikon shooter for some time and curr... (show quote)
I have the fujiX-t1 and a Xpro-2 plus 18-135prime --10-24 zoom great for landscapes --55-200 great for portraits and a rokinon 8mm fisheye. could not be more satisfied with the bodies and lens. there's is a small learning curve involved. but well worth it. Prior to this purchase had shot with Nikon for 40 years.
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Jan 30, 2017 15:32:51 #
Cly72642 wrote:
In my earlier post I forgot to mention that I bought a MetaBones Speed Booster adapter which allows me to use my Nikon lenses on my Fuji XT-1 (I haven't tried it on my XT-2 yet but have no reason to believe it won't work). I have to manual focus and this adapter actually boosts the camera speed so you can use a larger aperture or faster shutter than without it. As I gradually add Fuji lenses, I am selling off my Nikon lenses and when they are all gone I will sell the speed booster.
Yeah I knew about the metabones and was thinking of asking for feedback. Since I do a lot of macro, and Fuji's "macro" lens doesn't focus to 1:1, I would be looking at keeping that lens. Curious to hear of any who have used that setup or one like it.
Jan 30, 2017 16:24:31 #
I've been a Nikon user for the last 40+ years and being disappointed with Nikon not getting serious about mirrorless camera made my decision real easy to sell all of my cameras and prime lenses. To begin with a friend loaned me his Sony A7II system to take on a trip and I was convinced that mirrorless was the way to go but having done a lot of research I've decided the Fuji XT2 system was the best way to go for me and I've no regrets. I went all out and bought all of their prime lenses as well as a Fuji XE2S walk around camera. I got the entire system from B&H last week and have been on fun adventure using these two cameras. I will most likely buy the new XT20 as a backup to my XT2. It reminds me of my old Nikon film camera and it seems that I want to use them more often than my D750 and D700. Fuji is on the rise and and so are the other serious mirrorless manufacturer. Nikon and Canon are both great companies and capable but they're not listening, just like the auto industry of the 70's.
Jan 30, 2017 16:36:32 #
Aren wrote:
....It reminds me of my old Nikon film camera and it seems that I want to use them more often than my D750 and D700. ...
I think that's the draw for people who have used analog cameras.
Worked for me!
I used my X-E1 for a month before I even opened the manual.
So intuitive!
Jan 30, 2017 16:40:07 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
Aren wrote:
I've been a Nikon user for the last 40+ years and ... (show quote)
Ahhh - Canon does have a mirrorless line. Most recent is the M5.
Jan 30, 2017 18:26:05 #
leftj wrote:
I don't think the XT2 has been out for 9 months.
You are right! Mind slip! I purchased the XT2 in October 2016.
Jan 31, 2017 09:42:25 #
Jan 31, 2017 23:16:11 #
Hi Steve -- I acquired an XT-2 with the kit 18-55 and the 55-200 zooms plus power grip shortly after they became available. I'd been a longtime film SLR user but had only used a couple of digital bridge-type cameras before getting serious again and settling on the Fuji. And, yes, I like the retro aspects of the dedicated dials but that wasn't a make or break aspect for me as I'm reasonably tech savvy. I've been quite happy with my photos to date though there has been a learning curve for me in terms of what the camera will do left to its own automatic calculations vs. the end result I have in mind. I've attached a couple of photos I took the same day, one of which might help you evaluate low light capability. We had a mackerel cloud sky which produced a gorgeous sunset and moonrise. These were shot RAW and converted to jpg with no real adjustments in the SilkyPix app Fuji provides. The moonrise is ISO 800 at 1.1 seconds and with the 18-55 at f2.8. The sunset is ISO 640 at 1/125 and f3.2.
Jan 31, 2017 23:58:35 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
milemarker17 wrote:
Hi Steve -- I acquired an XT-2 with the kit 18-55 ... (show quote)
Gorgeous shots!
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