I have the X mount 56 mm 1.2 I’m prepared to let go. Been on my X-t1 only once or twice. Surely 9+.
At this time of year, haze *is* a definite problem at the Grand Canyon. The best months for photography there is in the winter, November through February 15. Sedona offers myriad opportunities for dramatic images almost any time of the year. You might want single focal length wide angle and normal lenses plus a good macro lens. You might benefit from taking a through the lens and a range finder body. The suggestion of exploring Jerome is a good one. You might also consider going to Walnut Canyon outside of Flagstaff as well.
In an around Scottsdale, I would go to the Desert Botanical Garden, probably early in the day, the Phoenix Zoo, which is next door, perhaps in reverse order and stop at Gertrude’s for lunch. Don’t miss the Musical Instrument Museum. For dinners, Vincent’s is a must. Combine great views with exceptional food at Elements. Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn is also distinctive. All require reservations.
I have tried Wasabi Batteries in my Fujifilm XT 1 with mixed results. They tend to swell and be difficult to extract. I will be buying only OEM batteries on into the future. I advise not to risk it. If you do, remove the batteries When the camera is not in use.
I don’t see “full frame” in your specification. You might think about Fuji X T1 or X T2, the former used, the latter new. The 18-55 “kit” lens is anything but, and although not quite fast enough in itself, would be useful if you bumped up the ISO. The 35 mm (c. 50 mm) f2 lens is excellent in low light situations and renders beautiful images. B & H offers good copies of XF lenses and you can probably buy a yet faster lens, if you wanted.
I have traveled to most of the European locations with a Fuji X-T1 with the 55-200 and 18-55 and find I used the latter far more than the former, about 65/35. I also carry a Fuji X 100S, just to make sure I have a camera with me at all times. I have a number of single focal length lenses for the X-T1 but tend not to use them for travel. Travel light.
Fujifilm XT-1, X Pro-1: Wasabi. Mixed results, two of four units swelled and became unusable within a year
I’ve had very satisfying interactions with B & H, but because I live in Arizona, I’ve also worked successfully and satisfyingly with Tempe Camera. Their personnel is deeply knowledgeable and their policies are customer friendly.
I’m not sure what reasonably priced means, but Pelican has a waterproof, hard case one that sells for about $150.00 on Amazon. In mine I carry in complete safety, a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 body with 18-55 lens, an XT-1 with 100-400 mm lens and four other lenses. You might be able to get only on larger body camera with lenses in. Don’t know.
I’m not sure what reasonably priced means, but Pelican has a waterproof, hard case one that sells for about $150.00 on Amazon. In mine I carry in complete safety, a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 body with 18-55 lens, an XT-1 with 100-400 mm lens and four other lenses. You might be able to get only on larger body camera with lenses in. Don’t know.
I just returned from a trip to Antarctica where I had both my XPro 1, with the 35 mm f2 and 14 mm f 2.8 and my XT 1 with the 18-55 and the 55-200. On reviewing almost one thousand images, I found that most were shot with the XT 1 with the 18-55 and with roughly an equal number of images were made with the X Pro 1 with the fixed focal length lenses. The 18-55 is a fine lens that produces beautiful images, as, of course, do the other lenses. Although not the latest models, the XT 1 and X Pro 1 are excellent bodies that can be bought to real advantage just now. I’d recommend them as options. I’d also recommend concentrating on the lenses, assuming you may and can upgrade the bodies.