Moving from Canon to X-t3--lens suggestions for Fuji

jhorse wrote:

buckeyevet wrote:

Update:

First of all I want to thank all of you for your amazing advice.

Despite realizing that it was user error, I opted to return the X-t3 and 18-55 kit lens. Playing with it further, I came to the realization that I wasn't going to be satisfied with the 18-55 after being in love with my Canon 24-70L for so many years.

I did some creative financing and bought the X-t4 (for the IBIS), the 16-55 f/2.8 from B&H. Both arrived yesterday. I stumbled on at a great deal on a 23mm f/1.4 at a local store, which I felt i couldn't pass up. They're still lighter than my old Canon gear.

I'm excited to grab my tripod and take some bookshelf pictures with both lenses today to test the new gear out.

Now to decide if I teach myself a whole new PP flow with Capture One, or if I cave and upgrade my old Lightroom 6 and pay for the subscription so it plays better with the Fuji Xtrans system. I plan to try the free C1 for Fuji and my familiar LR this weekend.

Thanks again for all the help. I'll share some photos later.

Hi, it's a great camera/lens combination, which I have thoroughly enjoyed over the last nearly two years, well since the XT4 came out in the Spring of 2020. I use it for hiking, sports, wildlife and general stuff. The 16-55 is my main lens, although I do have others, because of its great IQ and dependability.

My only two additions (beyond a spare Fuji battery and SD cards) are a leather half case (not the Fuji one, which I have tried and do not recommend) to improve handling without any material increase in size or weight, some people prefer a metal grip, and a Peak Design Slide Lite.

I do use and like Capture One/22 (I am on the annual subscription). Worth doing the trial to see if it suits you and I would suggest that there is one tutor whom I have found invaluable - Paul Reiffer on YouTube. If there is one tutorial that I would recommend above all of them, and they are all useful, it is the one on clarity, structure and sharpening tools at:

Capture One Pro Tips - Clarity, Structure & Sharpening Tools - YouTube

Good luck, enjoy it and post some images.

Plus one on Reiffer’s tutorials.