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I'm done with lens reviews

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CeeDave
CeeDave Senior Member • Posts: 2,208
Re: I'm done with lens reviews
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silversportsman wrote:

robert1955 wrote:

Good rant.

One suggestion: buy one lens at a time, live with one for some time. Not two in parallel.

[and if you can afford it: sell as little as possible. I bought sold and bought again one of the lenses you mention]

I like your approach. Since purchasing the X-S10 2 years ago, I purchased the 90 F2, and it did not leave my camera for a year. Since purchasing the 16/1.4 it has not left my camera. I like immersing myself in a setup for a long period of time to really know if it will match my needs/style.

I got into the system early, so I have a lot of the early lenses like the 16/1.4 and 90/2. I enjoy using them. And like photos I get with them. I also bought, and continue to use, and really like, the 35/1.4 and 60/2.4 (bought used).

The original 23/1.4 is not quite in the same class, to me, and I may eventually replace it. I do like the clutch focus, though, and wish Fujifilm would use it more, especially for “macro” and “portrait “ lenses.

Generally, I don’t feel the need to upgrade. Although the recent 30/2.8 may be a good addition, eventually. When it’s cheaper, used.

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Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro +12 more
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