X-T4 from Sony A6600?

JayPhizzt wrote:

I don't know how the AF is compared to Sony, but I have an X-T3 and the AF is very good and it's supposed to be even better on the X-T4. Wouldn't surprise me if Sony is still a bit better in the AF department, though.

I'm not huge into moving subjects (no kids), but we do have a few dogs that run around, that's about the extent of it - maybe some sports/etc if I go to an event. Looking at some of the XT4 previews on YT, seems to be decent. I don't think one can go in expecting to match Sony, not at this time anyway.

I find the DR to be very good on the X-trans4, I've never felt limited by it and I even shoot landscape.

Very good to hear!

I believe the reason why you might experience some Fuji photos as "softer" is due to the X-trans sensor and subpar demosaicing. The X-trans sensor requires different demosaicing compared to the conventional bayer sensor to get the most out of it. Lightroom is well known for not being the best option for X-trans. If you use Lightroom I highly recommend to either use Iridient X-transformer to convert your files or switch to another editing program. Personally I use Capture One which does a very good job with X-trans files.

I could buy X-transformer, but it would wreck my workflow since I would need to use my Mac - i only have the iPad licence for LR (it's like 50% off) so my workflow would be SD Card -> Mac -> process with X-Transformer -> Back to SD card -> IMport to LR on iPad.. just longer and often my mac isn't around me (I don't bring it on trips)

As for the best portrait lenses you have the 56/1.2 and the 90/2, both are fantastic lenses with amazing IQ. The lenses are one of the main reasons to shoot with Fuji as they are generally very good and many of them are absolutely superb.

Thanks! the 56 is probably more my style - 90 would be a 135 equivalent which is a bit long for me.

Appreciate the comments!