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which way to go from the XE2

Started Feb 3, 2021 | Discussions thread
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DominikT
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which way to go from the XE2

Bit of background first...  I've had my X-E2 now for over 4 years. I use it mostly for street, travel, and family photography, with two Zuiko OM lenses with a Speedbooster. These are fully manual lenses and so AF has never been a priority. However, I've just pre-ordered the new 27mm 2.8 W as it's just so compact and now with an aperture ring - which to me is a big plus.

While I intend to use MF as often as I can, I know that focus-by-wire will not give me the same experience and so I'll probably end up using the 27mm lens in AF mode. Which got me thinking that I'd like to upgrade my XE-2 to something a little bit more modern. And have shortlisted either the X Pro 2 or the XE-4.

I don't think I would use the OVF of the X Pro 2, and so that would be wasted on me. However, I like that it is weather proof (just like the new 27mm lens) which is very handy when traveling. Is built like a tank - again great for travel as it takes a beating. And has the ISO dial - I'm a fan of not having to go into menus.

The X-E4 on the other hand is smaller/lighter, has newer AF tech, and would actually cost less to buy new in a kit with the new 27mm lens - which I have already pre-ordered.

The flippy screen and video specs are not important to me. And it looks like the EVF resolution is the same in both.

So what do others think? I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

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Canon EOS R
Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art
EF 35 f2 IS
EF 24-70 f2.8L II
EF 70-200 f4L IS
EF 100 f2.8L Macro
Fuji X-E2
Zuiko OM 50mm f1.4
Zuiko OM 28mm f2

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