Nikon w. 18-140 vs. Fuji w. 18-135
May 10, 2018 12:07:36 #
loosecanon
Loc: Central Texas
I'm asking only a very focused (sorry) question here: anyone out there have experience using both of these choices and passing some kind of evaluation? I'm presently using Canon equipment, including a 70d w. 18-135 lens. I'll be taking a long trip to Europe and plan to carry only one body and one lens. I'm finding my Canon combo to lack in sharpness, though it is pretty good with my L lenses. I've researched that both the Nikon combo and the Fuji combo are very good. I need light weight, so it would be the Nikon 6500 body or the Fuji XT-20 body. And no, I am not interested in moving to mirrorless or smaller format. Thank you for any responses from people who have used both.
May 10, 2018 12:14:49 #
I have multiple Nikon Full Frame bodies and the holy trinity of lenses. For a recent trip to France, I could not see dragging a D850 with a 24-70 lens through Paris and the south of France. I got a Fuji X-T20 kit with a 16-55, 55-230 lens and added a 23 mm and 27 mm prime to the kit. Scan my recent posts of the trip to France, the Fuji performed beautifully in a wide variety of conditions. And it saved my shoulder and neck carrying it around.
During the trip, I used the 22, 23 and the 16-50 mm most of all. I only took the 55-230 out once or twice in 14 days.
During the trip, I used the 22, 23 and the 16-50 mm most of all. I only took the 55-230 out once or twice in 14 days.
May 10, 2018 12:15:45 #
I hate to tell you, but the Fuji X-T20 is a mirrorless camera.
I have one and it has excellent IQ.
It has a 24mp APS C sensor.
Will
I have one and it has excellent IQ.
It has a 24mp APS C sensor.
Will
May 10, 2018 12:24:11 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
loosecanon wrote:
... And no, I am not interested in moving to mirrorless or smaller format. Thank you for any responses from people who have used both.
The Fuji XT-20 is mirrorless, isn't it?
May 10, 2018 12:26:24 #
loosecanon wrote:
I'm asking only a very focused (sorry) question he... (show quote)
What is a Nikon 6500? Or did you mean D5600?
There is a Sony A6500
As you were told, the Fuji IS a mirrorless camera.
May 10, 2018 12:28:13 #
loosecanon
Loc: Central Texas
I apologize for my clumsy misstatement. I know the Fuji is mirrorless; what I had meant to say was "smaller sensor sized" cameras. Mea culpa.
May 10, 2018 12:30:30 #
loosecanon
Loc: Central Texas
Another clumsy typo. Yes, I meant the Nikon 5600. I've been taking pictures for over 50 years. You'd think by now I'd be smart enough to keep those terms and numbers stated correctly. Sigh.
May 10, 2018 12:41:50 #
May 10, 2018 12:49:26 #
loosecanon
Loc: Central Texas
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
I have multiple Nikon Full Frame bodies and the holy trinity of lenses. For a recent trip to France, I could not see dragging a D850 with a 24-70 lens through Paris and the south of France.
Thank you, and yes, I've been following your beautiful posts attentively.
May 10, 2018 13:14:26 #
dandi
Loc: near Seattle, WA
loosecanon wrote:
I'm asking only a very focused (sorry) question he... (show quote)
Recently bought 18-140mm lens for my DX Nikon body. Very happy with this lens, very sharp and it is joy to use.
I shoot Fuji too and use XE2s with 18-55mm. Excellent lens, strongly recommend it.
Both these lenses have a very good Image Stabilization and it really works.
Both combos will give you excellent image quality but Nikon is bigger and heavier. BTW I totally agree with you on one body and one lens for the trip to Europe.
May 10, 2018 13:29:13 #
May 10, 2018 13:57:48 #
I can recommend the Nikon 18-140 lens. If possible, I would add a 35mm dx. But I would have no problem with the single zoom. It is the best. Do everything Nikon DX. Better than the longer 18-300mm.
Given price reductions on the D7200, I might look at that camera over the D5600. You might find a deal paired with the 18-140mm.
Given price reductions on the D7200, I might look at that camera over the D5600. You might find a deal paired with the 18-140mm.
May 10, 2018 14:18:21 #
May 10, 2018 15:05:47 #
FreddB
Loc: PA - Delaware County
Do you really want to be learning a new system during your trip?
Or, will you have time to practice before?
Or, will you have time to practice before?
May 10, 2018 15:30:00 #
loosecanon
Loc: Central Texas
FreddB wrote:
Do you really want to be learning a new system during your trip?
Or, will you have time to practice before?
Or, will you have time to practice before?
Thanks, yes I would buy and learn long before the trip.
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