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Replace my 24-70f/2.8L II with a faster 35f/1.4L II? Prime speed and IQ vs zoom versatility

Started Oct 14, 2016 | Discussions thread
Kaso Veteran Member • Posts: 4,488
Re: Replace? No. Add a 35mm? Yes.

Pierre from Sweden wrote:

If anyone here use or have used Fujifilms newer X-T1, X-Pro2 and X-T2 cameras and fast prime lenses please share your experiences, how do they compare to Canon FF?

I've been using a Fujifim X-T1 for about 19 months. I have one lens mounted on it, virtually all the time: Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R. In fact, I bought an X-T1 body after having decided I wanted to use this wonderful lens.

I am in love with the OOC JPG images, especially those in monochrome.

Fujifilm lenses, in general, are much better in terms of design and construction quality than the bodies -- and I suppose the lens prices reflect that. I won't go into details of my practical observations.

Compare to Canon FF? I don't know how to respond to this, having access to various Canon bodies and lenses, most of which being L lenses. It's a different experience altogether.

BTW, at the present, I find it difficult to distinguish the images that I create with my 80D and 5D Mark III. I enjoy my 80D so much I delay my 5D Mark IV purchase indefinitely. Things are not clear cut in "A is better than B" formulae.

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