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Recommended prime lens for X-Pro 1?

Started Oct 24, 2016 | Questions thread
Andrei L Regular Member • Posts: 111
Re: Recommended prime lens for X-Pro 1?

SkvLTD wrote:

Thermidor wrote:

I'm thinking of eventually trading in my Sony a6000 and my 3 Sigma primes for an XT-1 so that I can better utilize the 18-55 kit (as well as weather sealing on the 35 f2). Plus I can then pick up the 55-200 which is very reasonably priced in Malaysia, and basically have a great backup system for my stage shooting that's usable in all but the worst lighting conditions. But I'm really fond of the Sigmas, especially the 19mm, plus the Sony is a much smaller and lighter camera than the X-Pro 1.

IMHO unless you really NEED a soap-bar camera, I'd stick to your Nikon setup and turn that Sony into a backup Nikon to keep your glass consistent. Of the mirrorless crop-or-worse world, I wholeheartedly give Fuji all the stars, but nowhere nor when will these stack up against Nikon's FX offerings, especially with Df/750/and even 500 albeit being crop if you actually use your gear for work rather than a hobby.

For just fun and vintage compatibility, I prefer X-Pro series given the aesthetics and decent battery life. Then the Df, once again - for aesthetics and amazing performance to boot. And for anything concerning work, Nikon FX all the way.

Big thumbs up! Now go and post this on the Fuji X forum I once tried to explain something similar for a guy wondering whether to ditch his FF setup (Canon, though ) and folk were quick to point out just how badly the D5 is handed over its behind by the T2. Buahahaha.

 Andrei L's gear list:Andrei L's gear list
Fujifilm FinePix X100 Sony RX100 II Fujifilm X-Pro1 Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R +1 more
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