X-E3: Wonderful IQ in a good-looking and compact form factor

cloud woman wrote:

xb70fan wrote:

I’ve never found my X-E3 slow. Paired with the Lensmate thumb rest it’s one of the most comfortable cameras I’ve owned. My only complaint would be battery life. I use it in high performance mode.

I wish Fuji would give us a fast 35 or 40mm equivalent prime with an aperture ring. I use the 23/2 a lot, and sometimes pine for an X100 ... but the X-E3 is so versatile.

Thanks, that's good to know. With a prime, I assume it wouldn't need a grip. What about with the 18-55?

Lenses are another topic I have to tackle. I've been playing with a 27mm pancake on my Canon, and that's been fun, but not so fun that I would go with Fuji X100F, at least not yet. I think I'll want some of versatility. I've looked at the 23/2, also the 35/2. I imagine I'll end up with the 18-55 to start, but am curious about the handling. I don't want to go back to toting a lot of stuff.

The 18-55 pairs very well with the X-E3. Personally, a grip for this type of camera is overkill, and negates it’s small size. If you were using larger zooms more regularly then I suspect you’d have a larger camera body.

the X-E3 shines with the smaller Fujicrons. The 35/1.4 looks a tad large, but still doesn’t need a grip.

I use the 55-230 on occasion, and use it without a grip. That handling combo is “satisfactory”. I’m ok with it, as it’s my least used lens.

For me, it’s mostly the 23/2 and 18-55. I may look at replacing the 18-55 with the 16-80. That depends on the reviews. The 18-55 is small and razor sharp.