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X100V or 23mm F1.4 WR

Started Oct 23, 2021 | Questions thread
surfoxy
surfoxy Contributing Member • Posts: 936
Re: 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!?

Don't think the X100V is going to give you much better ISO performance over the X100T. I will say it's a better lens than the 23mm f2, and the X100V is a great, great, upgrade.

Seems like going with the 23 f1.4 might be nice if you really like that focal length and really want the faster lens. Personally I sold the 23 f2 when I got the X100V because it was just redundant.

Myself, I don't need two 23mm lenses. So I'd get the X100V if I'm you. Just such a great everyday carry as you clearly know. But I'm not you.

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Chris

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