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X-T1 Upgrade Advice: XT-4 or X-H1 with 16-55

Started Feb 23, 2020 | Discussions thread
Canadianguy Senior Member • Posts: 2,910
Re: The 16-55 F2.8 is $1200 USD new
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ndethi wrote:

Hello all,

Been meaning to upgrade my X-T1 and get a 24-70 equivalent zoom for my event work. The x-t1 pretty beat up (e.g screen doesnt work) and my 35mm f2 is often not wide enough for group shots, not that versatile when doing events.

Looking for better af, better handling (grip is rather shallow on the t1), a bump in resolution, some decent video chops, a workhorse generally.

Now, the t4 body is coming out at $1700, the xh1 with 16-55 is around the same price.

The shiny new xt4 is tempting with all the advances in af and all. The flippy screen, having used a gh5 I dont care much for it. I have no issue with xt1 implementation save the fact that it doesnt do vertical tilt.

To go for the latest and greatest now, or to go for decent body and some glass?

What do you guys think?

The lens alone sells for about $800 - 900 USD on the used market - the X-H1 is almost free in that package. Does it come with the grip and 3 batteries?

Some find the AF on the X-T1 not fast enough for event work but If you got along fine with your X-T1 - the X-H1will be an upgrade for you and that pricing is a great deal.

I would get the X-H1 with the 16-55 F2.8 and just used it until the X-T4 goes on sale in about 12-18 months time and see what kind of deals you can find on it or see what's on offer for the rumoured X-H2...

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