Just got my Fuji kit finished

Hey all,

Just wanted to thank everyone for the help and the information given to others in the (which gear should I get) threads. Some I started and some I just grabbed the popcorn and watched unfold. I have been back and forth countless times on what to get.

**This is not meant to start a war.

I started with Fuji 2 years ago with the X-T1 and the kit 18-55. I since sold the X-T1 (something I just didn't like about it). I then bought a X-Pro 2 when it was first in stock on amazon but some things came up and I had to return it. After these "things" sorted themselves out the wife told me that I could now get what I wanted.

Well, some time had passed and I had (in the interim) flirted with the idea of getting into micro 4/3. I came across Pen F and thought I was sold. It has the high res mode, ibis, new sensor, live composite, magnificent styling, touch screen, swiveling screen, and much more.

However, I know myself and know that I would always question the IQ at higher ISO's (even though I know I shouldn't because it is probably well beyond my ability). I just like the Fuji ecosystem. I know it sounds weird but I like that all of Fuji lenses look alike, something comforting about that haha. Also everything I ever read on fuji glass is positive, if not, absolutely gleaming. I also like the continued support of Fuji cameras (although Olympus does this as well). Fuji just seems like a good place finally settle down.

So all of this brought me to three conclusions (I had a budget of $1800):

1. buy the Pen f and the and 25mm lenses. this price would have been $1493 (the 25mm was used on amazon for $293). I really would have wanted the 12mm f2 though and that would have made this price $1900.

2. Buy the X-Pro 2, again, and only use the 18-55mm with it. Price $1699. I could have bought a used one for $1486 and the 35mm f2 for $299 for $1786 but that would have maxed out my budget.

3. Buy the X-E2, 16mm, and 35mm f2 (amazon had the X-E2 for $449.99 and the 16mm for $650 used). Price $1399.

I decided to buy the X-E2, 16mm and 35mm. I plan to upgrade the XE2 body in a few years with a used X-Pro 2 to make a weather sealed kit. but for now I will just beat the X-E2 to death. For the price I paid I feel very good with my decision. I plan on participating on this forum more and more in the future.

Again, I just wanted to thank everyone for their help whether directly or indirectly.