X100V or 23mm F1.4 WR

LiamoLuo wrote:

Hey,

I feel really torn, and trying to prevent myself just doing both! I currently have a x100t which is my most used camera when out and about with family or my girlfriend. I also use a X-H1 and have a 35mm F1.4 as well as a 55mm f1.2. I mostly use the 56mm as it’s just dreamy. Winter is arriving in the UK so I love the low light capability of the f1.2, but my preference focal range is 35mm equivalent. I don’t really use the 35mm f1.4 as it’s just never been a focal range I’ve got on with too well

Unsure if I should upgrade my most used camera (x100t) as it appears the x100v has better iso performance for low light, or invest in the new upcoming 23mm lens. The 23mm lens is cheaper then the x100v and both offer WR which is something I want in my next lens (again, to help during the winter and poor weather)

I rarely find my x-H1 a pain to carry as I use peak design capture clips and slings, even with the 56mm on it. But there’s always been a magic to the x100 series that’s hard to resist.

Can anyone help a guy decide between his head and his heart!?

Just do both? Why not upgrade the X100T to the V and trade the 35, which you say you don't use, for the 23? Would a XH1 kit of a 23 and 56 cut it for you? If yes, you'll have the best of both worlds.

You imply that you would trade the X100T for the V or buy the 23.  What is the trade up cost and what is the cost of the 23 (the current version in the UK is £819, so the new version will be a similar or higher price). I suspect that the cost of a X100 trade will be higher. However, if you you throw the 35 into the mix then the total cost of change will be higher than that for either a X100 change or purchasing the 23, but the combined cost of change might be more acceptable. Just need to do the research and get quotes.

As an aside, I too had a head and heart decision regarding the x100V or a XE4/27; heart said X100V, head XE4 - head won.

Tough decision - apologies if I've made it more complicated! Good luck.