gmccaleb Loc: East KY / South AL

I'm interested in the same cameras you are talking about, but also considering the Sony a6000. You guys are much more knowledgable than I, so I wonder what your thoughts are on the Sony 6000?

gmccaleb Loc: East KY / South AL

My bad..... Not the same cameras I'm looking at. Sorry😁😁😁

SteveLew Loc: Sugar Land, TX

Both the Olympus OEM Mark 2 and the Fuji XT2 are fine cameras since I researched them both very carefully before I bought the Fuji. The Olympus with its in body stabilization is reported to be a major feature in favor of the Olympus. However, the was reported to have better revolution and more of a "fun" factor with its film camera look, feel and practical application. As for lenses both camera have about the same focal length alternatives. The deal breaker was Fuji's wide and angle since I shoot mainly landscape, the 10 to 24 f4 rivals the Nikon 16 to 35 f4 that I shot for many years. Fuji's 16 1.4 is known to be one of the best lenses as reported by Fuji and non Fuji shooters. Finally, Tony Northrup who would never leave Canon because of his favorite lens the 70 to 200L F2.8 reported that Fuji's 50 to 140 f2.8 (75 to 210 equivalent) is a rival to his favorite Canon lens. Fuji's primes are outstanding, especially the 16 f1.4, 50 f2 and 56 f1.2.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

You will find that the 40-150 f2.8 is the bulkier and heavier of those choices. If you do not need the f2.8 aperture a lighter lens is the 40-150 f4-5.6 R Zuiko that optically is a very good lens at a ridiculous price.
There are other choices but I put emphasis on this lens compared to the much heavier f2.8.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Both systems are excellent. As far as optics, both are the some of the best on the market even though some people will tell you that the Fuji is better (look at SLRGear lense reviews). Fuji does have the larger sensor and that does give some advantage to low light shooting. Having said that, unless you are constantly shooting in low light, the size and cost factor may be more important. The imaging abilities of the E-M1ii is slightly better in some areas that the X-T2, but I do not necessarily see it as a deal breaker. If you want to enlarge to 20X30, both are capable of producing the image.

Olympus has five pro lenses plus one matched teleconverter; 7-14 f2.8, 12-40 f2.8, 40-150 f2.8, 12-100 f4, 300 f4, and 1.4X teleconverter. The teleconverter produces a 56-210 f4 (112-420 in 35mm terms) and 420 f5.6 (820 in 35mm trems). Both the 12-100 and the 300 are stabilizated both in the lense and body and produces up to 6.5 stops stabilation. Plus some of their primes, like the 45 and 75, are extreme good. And then there are all the Panasonic lenses available. Still, it is only a matter of time before Fuji brings out more lenses.

Review, think how you shoot, and be happy with your decision once you deside. You are in a win/win situation with these two systems.

PH CIB

I went with the Fuji XT2 with the 10-24 F4 wide angle zoom, the 50-140 F2.8 mid range zoom and the 100-400 long telephoto zoom with both the 1.4 and 2x teleconverters if I carry it all in a Newswear WaterRepellent Chest Vest the whole outfit weighs 13 pounds,,,I love the controls of the Fuji XT2 with the Aperture on the lens controlled by my left hand and the ISO controlled by the front control dial under my index finger and the shutter speed on the rear control dial under my thumb,,,,the whole exposure triangle easy to control while I watch in the EVF viewfinder until I get the exposure I want for the shot,,,,however all that being said the Olympus EM1 Mark II with the lenses is even smaller and lighter with the Micro Four Thirds sensor and had excellent reviews from a number of Professionals on the Internet and You Tube,,,,My Advice to You,,,,Buy Both !!!

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Get the a6300 or a6500 if you like Sony. See the reviews of all three at http://www.dpreview.com

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Both systems are excellent. Over 90 lenses are available for Olympus (and Panasonic) Micro 4/3 cameras. Fuji X series has about 25. But you only mount one per body at a time...

The Micro 4/3 lenses are only 1/3 to 1/4 the size and weight of full frame lenses, while the X lenses are about half as large and heavy as full frame lenses (for equivalent field of view coverage). So you may want to calculate the total system weights for your current system and both the Olympus and Fujifilm systems that you would build...

The Oly has that special high definition mode which combines five exposures into one giant file, for still-life subjects. The Fuji has about 2/3 to one stop better low light performance.

Hopefully Cat Marley will tell you about her Fuji, and Clint from Michigan will tell you about his E-M1 Mark II. Both are passionate about their gear.

I'm a Panasonic user, so I have to tell you to take a look at the GH5. It's in the same class as the Olympus E-M1 Mark II, and takes the same lenses.

BebuLamar

Why not? The OP is obviously not a beginner while may be not a pro who earns a living in photography. The OP obviously knows how to use either camera and knows well about their lens line up. The OP obviously can afford those cameras. Tell me why he shouldn't buy either the Fuji or the Olympus? Do you have to have a license to buy certain kind of camera?

crphoto8 Loc: Anaheim, California

I read several excellent, to the point, comments on my OP. So here's my take -

1) I want to get a lighter system to live besides my heavy Canon 5D, 3 L lenses, etc. In time I may sell the big DSLR if the new system satisfies my needs.
I do want a similar capabilities system which means the better lens line. I started at the time with the original 5D and lesser lenses which were replaced
over a couple of years with the L line. No need to do the same with the new body, might as well get the better lenses right away. Cost is of course a big
factor so I may start with just one lens and add others later on.

2) Both E-M1 and X-T2 are excellent bodies so I can't go wrong with either one. I have held both in my hands; the E-M1 fits somewhat better but I'll get
used to either on. I've read and I'm right now rereading the "Mirrorless Comparison" article on these bodies so I do have enough info. Each camera has
advantages depending on what I want and how I shoot. The rest of the system, mainly lenses, is probably going to affect my choice. Here Olympus has
a temporary advantage as right now I can get all 3 PRO lenses that I want for about ~1K less.

3) I'll take another look at the Fuji lenses as some comments here stated that they're just as good as the Olympus ones.

Jerry Coupe Loc: Kent, WA

I have owned the EM-1 MK II since January, moving from a Canon 5D MK II. I purchased the new 12-100mm F4 zoom lens and a Lumix 100-400MM. I love the size of the camera and both lenses are very good. I liked the Olympus over the Fuji because I thought it would be better for shooting birds. The menu options are significant and very useful.

I also purchased the battery grip and particularly with the 100-400 mounting, it helps balance out the body versus the lens. The combination fits my hands well. If you have larger hands, I would strongly recommend the battery grip with your purchase of either model.

Keep in mind that the Oly at $1,999 is significantly less than the Canon 5D MK IV and the lenses are probably less than Canon L glass as well.

Good luck with your decision and use of the new system.

Kissel vonKeister Loc: Georgia

On the other hand, you can forget Sony for now and just read the responses that address your original post.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Has nothing to do with it...I'm not a pro, but I prefer constant f stop lenses. Some of us are "advanced enthusiasts" and want to use great gear.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

If the goal is to cut the weight and size down, only m4/3 will give you that advantage. Fuji lenses are still aps-c sized.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-466342-1.html#7837749

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

You are right. Some people will become advance amateurs or photo enthusiasts. If they really think they will go that far, why should the OP pay for a "cheap" camera now that will not meet his needs later. Paying for a camera twice is not a good idea. No license needed for doing something smart in their own favor.