Ive thought about the X2D with the XCD 21 for a dedicated landscape setup. Now that the X2DII is out and the price is very tempting I am thinking if I should consider this one instead. But then the prices of used X2D have fallen to become too tempting as well. I am finding mint used X2Ds for the low 4K USD. My question is will I lose something if I got a used X2D for a dedicated landscape setup? I know the X2DII has much faster AF and low light focusing capabilities but that shouldn't matter if I am only going to use it for landscape photography? Also since I plan on sticking to the original XCD lenses I might not even see any improvement in AF performance on the new camera.
Is the IBIS on the mark 2 that much better than the OG X2D? I might want to shoot waterfalls handheld at 1/2s or 1s shutter speed. Is that possible with the X2D or will I have to upgrade to the mark 2?
Tough 1st world problems
TIA for any input.
I thought you were a GFX shooter? Seems the 100s/ii and 20-35 would be a better dedicated setup…
I am shooting GFX for mostly people stuff and moving subjects. Anytime faster AF is needed or I have to shoot for paid work I am shooting GFX. Plus I have most of the lenses in the GF ecosystem. I do shoot GFX for landscape as well but I am loving the Hasselblad X system for my personal shooting and the X2D is getting too tempting to ignore. I always wanted to keep a dedicated landscape system almost like a fixed lens camera and with the used prices of X2D, it is getting too tempting to ignore. Dont get me wrong, I still love the GFX system esp the GF glass.
If you are set on Hasselblad, I sold my X2D before the launch of the X2Dii, and received my X2Dii few weeks back…my primary use would be landscape. The X2Dii improvements are subtle but noticeable, mainly the improved low light AF, joystick and tilting screen. With that said, I am on the fence about keeping and going back to the X2D or maybe going with GFX, which is the best value proposition with more telephoto options…the cost of the Hasselblad glass is a tough pill to swallow, but I do love the rendering.
I only have the XCD 45P, the 35-75, and will look for XCD 21 if I get the X2D. That will complete my Hasselblad X system.
Overall, the X2D is a great value and will serve you very well as a dedicated landscape camera….although the 100s and 20-35 would too with more flexibility, and could add the 35-70…I am talking myself into going back to GFX
If you decide to get back to GFX, I can take the X2DII off your hands in return for the 100S and GF 35-70 plus some additional $$.
