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DSLR replacement X-Trans II or better

Started Nov 30, 2020 | Questions thread
Buttons252
Buttons252 Senior Member • Posts: 1,642
Re: DSLR replacement X-Trans II or better

I switched from a Nikon D750 to a Fuji X-E2s and would like to weigh in here. My Nikon D750 had a 50mm F1.8D attached to it 95% of the time and as such it was very light, very compact for a full frame camera. I could also go months without having to charge the battery.

I loved the size and handling of the X-E2 but soon as you attach an F1.4 lens and lets face it --- without IBIS you are going to want fast lenses. You will have this tiny range finder body with a front heavy 23mm F1.4 or 56mm F1.2 and if that be the case you should get an X-H1 instead. If you want a subtle street cam the X-E3 with any of the F2 lenses would be fantastic. My 23mm F2 is very small, light, weather sealed. Its IQ doesnt wow me like the F1.4 glass, but if i am stuffing my camera in a bag not knowing what i am going to shoot its the F2 that i want with me.

IQ wise i dont think your going to see any difference between X-T2, X-T3, X-T4 -- its mostly just autofocus and video improvements. I have never handled an X-pro body, but i believe they are more meaty then the X-E2 -- so it might be a nice compromise for F1.4 lenses.

If you are comfortable with a DSLR style body then I have to say the X-H1 is the best camera in the fuji line up factoring price. Mine with vertical grip was $999 new last year.

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