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Jose Rocha wrote:

Jeff Biscuits wrote:

What would I do? That’s about £2200 (apparently) and I always buy used, so with careful buying that would buy… (deep breath) an X-T2, a couple of batteries, all four Fujicrons, the 10-24, the 50-230, and a Ricoh GR, with beer money left over. Sorted for all occasions—but I’m an amateur with a keen eye for diminishing returns; YMMV 🙂

That's a good idea. I should be able to buy used, and I like the idea of getting some of the Fujicrons (35 and 50, again). But the used market here is small - and I just buy used stuff that I can test before.

But I can't go back to the X-T2, as that was not a very good experience for me. The X-T3 was more reliable in the AF department... but the X-T30 II should be even more capable, right? At least for stills (I don't shoot video).

With Canon I only used 2 lenses, 50 1.8 and 24-70 2.8. I didn't need any other lens, even though I'd like to have that new 135L just for the different look. So what could I get from Fuji, knowing that the X100V kind of takes the place of that 50 1.8?

X-T5 1999€, 10-50 2.8 509€ = 2508€, but doesn't have all the lenses I'd like to have

X-T30 II 899€, 10-50 2.8 509€, 90 2.0 909€ = 2317€, this would be the ideal combo for me. I think I've answered my own question... I could even add that 7Artisans 23 1.2 just for the MF experience too... interesting

Here is my take on your question:

You are comparing the X-T30ii and the X-T5 by their prices. I think they are different enough in spec, to consider them by more than price.

I have medium size hands but was never happy with the X-T30; it was too small for me. Holding the camera with two hands and trying to find space for my face to get close enough to the EVF, was a squashed experience. In my opinion, small camera bodies are best designed like the X-100 series, with the viewfinder on the side.

You already have the X-100V for a small lightweight carry-around camera. I would say the X-T5, if you can afford it, is a better choice than the X-T30ii. You will get a larger EVF (easier to manually focus with), improved AF, IBIS, a higher resolution sensor and new film simulations (nostalgic neg is my favourite). You also get a larger body and a newer, more powerful battery which for me are big advantages.

Good luck with your dilemma.