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X-E4 + 27 2.8 as GM5 20 1.7 replacement?

Started Jun 7, 2021 | Discussions thread
unhappymeal Senior Member • Posts: 2,623
Re: X-E4 + 27 2.8 as GM5 20 1.7 replacement?

christ0f wrote:

Hi!

I have been using the GM5 with 20 1.7 for years and was quite happy with results of rendered image, that prime has a nice contrast, field of view. The AF didn't bothered me for my type of photography.

Will the X-E4 with the new 27 2.8 WR be at least that good or even better? Do you have any experiences with that equipment? I often shoot the 20 1.7 @ 1.7 or 2, there was a nice shallow depth of field, making some equations to relate to FF, meaning 1.7 x 2 = 3.4 vs 2.8 x 1.5 = 4.2 gives an edge to the u43 lens.

Some real world samples appreciated

Thanks!

The DoF difference f/3.4 and 4.2 is going to be negligible (~1/3 of a stop). The real difference will be physical size. The Fuji is a full 3 cm wider, 1.2 cm taller and weighs 150g more. Also, while the measured depth is the same, it's misleading because the GM5 is measured from lens mount to eye relief point. The Fuji will be noticeably thicker in-hand. That of course can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your personal preferences.

As for output, the Fuji will be better and give you more latitude for cropping. It will also have substantially better continuous autofocus.

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