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Data Paralysis: Is it worth getting X-T1 even if you have an A6000

Started Mar 10, 2016 | Questions thread
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Duc800ss New Member • Posts: 19
Data Paralysis: Is it worth getting X-T1 even if you have an A6000
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Hi All,

These forums have been great as I have learned a ton.  I wanted to get your opinion on this.

Current Gear:

  • A6000
  • Zeiss Touit 32 mm
  • Sony 16-55 Kit lens

What I shoot:

  • Portraits of family,friends & mainly my 5 month old
  • Social Events

Why I want another camera/lens system:

  • Sony lenses cost too much
  • new Sony 24-70 is around $2k

Goals:

  • Want more of a full frame look...aka more shallow DoF and bokeh
  • Want a new camera/lens system that compliments A6000
  • Want Camera/lens combo not too crazy heavy

Options:

  1. Buy X-T1 w/ 23, 56 and then eventually 50-140 when my kid is older.  I heard that the 56 is amazing and provides an image close to FF 85mm
  2. Buy Nikon d610 w/ Tamron 35 sp, Nikkor 85 1.8g and eventually Tamron 70-200 when my kid is older 

Misc:

  • I tried both at a local store and ergonomically they both feel great
  • I will admit the X-T1 felt better to hold
  • I plan to rent both from borrowlens to test each more thoroughly and then to see how the raws behave in Lightroom cc

Ask:

  • Can you please let me know your thoughts if the XT-1 is duplicative to having an A6000?  If yes, that might push me to getting the d610 instead.  

Appreciate your help on this.

Thanks,

Ryan

 Duc800ss's gear list:Duc800ss's gear list
Fujifilm X-T1 Sony a6000 Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32 Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R
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