James_MG
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Couple X-E1+60mm pictures and my thoughts on X-T1
Oct 7, 2015
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Little background on me, I have enjoyed Fuji cameras for a while, had an S5 Pro, plus the compact F10/F11/F30. Switched over to micro 4/3 Pen cameras for a while after the S5 was sold, and then picked up an x-e1 used on ebay just after the e2 came out (I still have my micro 4/3 as well), and then picked up the x-t1 a month back as fell in love with the viewfinder after looking through one. The 35mm and now 60mm pretty much live on the camera. I just picked up the 60mm on ebay this summer as a portrait lens to take pictures of my two boys (2 and 1) - and wife. I love this lens! Wanted to post a couple pics so people can see what this $300 lens can do (below shot with my x-e1 with the 60mm). I only shoot jpeg and just an amateur photographer who likes to take pictures (now mostly of my kids).
Briefly on the x-t1, i was expected to be blown away by the focus speed, but while I am sure its quicker than the x-e1, I never really had an issue with the xe1 (i bought it up after a few firmware updates were out). I also prefer how auto iso is done in the xe1, i liked that i could have custom presets with different iso, something you can't do in the x-t1. Plus i prefer the provia film simulation of the x-e1. I also think i like the rangefinder style better and the built in flash is nice in a pinch. That said, after using the large viewfinder on the x-t1, its hard to use the x-e1. I can't see ever selling the x-e1 as its a great camera, takes amazing photos, and i have my 27mm lens on the x-e1 as my "compact" setup. Wanted to share a couple pics as don't see too much on the 60mm. Thanks to all those on this forum for all the help over the years.

