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X-pro2 or X100

Started Apr 29, 2022 | Discussions thread
nonicks Senior Member • Posts: 1,187
Re: X-pro2 or X100

SteveC77 wrote:

Advice please. Just wanted to hear others thoughts regarding the X-pro2 and x100 (T, F & V). I own the X-pro2 coupled with the 23 F1.4…. I love the camera and focal length but feel the images are a little soft. I think its probably the lens as its a Mk1 model, still, if given the choice, would you switch from X-pro2 to the X100 line? If so, which variant would you suggest (obviously the V is amazing but would older models compare to the pro?)

I own Xpro3 and 23/1.4 ( I owned Xt20 and XH1 which shared the same sensor with Xpro2)

I think the softness of 23/1.4 you saw may be due to copy variant. My 23.14 is very sharp even wide open. Stop it down and it will be super sharp across the frame. If needed, boost the sharpness little bit in post and you are good to go.

However if you dont need to change lens and don't need 1.4. And you want a better EVF, LCD, with  smaller body ergonomic , X100V makes sense. the 23mm on the V is definitely sharp from what I see. But I would not let go my 23/1.4 for it.

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