Getting rid of my 56mm, how much faster is the 90mm?

Jerry-astro wrote:

Batdude wrote:

The Xpro2 is simply an improvement over the X-T1, and I don't think they "compete" with DSLR. Besides, Nikon just raised the bar BIG TIME with the D500 AF from the D5, so guess what is going to happen with nikon's new upcoming FF AF capabilities, as well as canon and Pentax and sony, etc? Yeah they are only going to get better. The war in AF is on and will continue, and I'm really literally sad to say this, but Fuji is really behind on this.

I already knew this was going to be the case and that's why I'm stopping "demanding " this from fuji and instead I'm just gonna buy a DSLR for paid jobs that require true low light capability.

I think that's a pretty big oversimplification. As long as DSLRs use the AF mechanisms they do today, they will have one disadvantage, which is the fact that there are two separate subsystems that must be perfectly aligned to attain correct AF. That means that there is an alignment process required to ensure that AF attained via the VF is consistent with what the camera attains when taking the shot. Fuji has been behind here for sure, but by all accounts, the XP2 has closed the gap considerably. There are tons of accounts here of dedicated DSLR users who feel that the XP2 is now competitive with AF on many DSLRs. I, for one, think that gap will only narrow over time. It's my opinion that AF capabilities between mirrorless and DSLRs are not on a parallel path, but rather converging, in terms of accuracy and speed.

I agree.

It all comes down to whether you feel that you need to haul around a large, unwieldy, and likely pretty expensive 2nd kit to get the results you need, or not (not to mention the parallel investment in equipment). I think many of your preconceptions are based on your experience with an older camera and you're simply assuming that what's available today is more of the same. Again, I'd encourage you to try out an XP2, not because it's the camera you should be looking at, but rather to assess the improvements in AF for yourself rather than basing all this on assumptions.

I agree.

Either way, it seems as if you've pretty well decided this regardless. However, I felt I had to at least share this with you, even if it results in no change in your direction.

No I really haven't decided yet, I just have a really strong feeling that fuji cameras are not the type of cameras for low light situations specially when the subject is moving.

On the other hand, I am strongly considering your wise suggestion and I could sell my Xt1 and upgrade to the XT2, keep having fun with fiji, and just rent a pro DSLR whenever I need to for things such as a wedding.  Honestly I'm not sure how cost effective that might be in the long run.  I haven't really thought about that that much.