XP1 lens help

[dnercesian]

After shooting more and more with the XP1, I am honestly thinking about selling my D3's and lenses one day. For work and for fun, I think I pretty much have it covered, not to mention I am sure the XP1 will only get better with future firmware updates.

The only shortcoming I am unsure of is in the UWA department. Some of my work is in architecture and interior design. I have been happy with 14mm, 16mm, and 17mm focal lengths for those shoots (all 35mm equivalent). I realized that I have not picked up my SLRs for anything other than that since owning the XP1.

So I have the 18/35/60 Fuji lenses which I love, but was wondering if anyone had any experience with an adapter and a wider option. Any ideas?

It would be so nice to see Fuji do a native 8mm or 10mm.

 

[dnercesian]

There is no way I am the only one who needs or is interested in a UWA for this fantastic camera. Anyone?

 

[Photozopia]

No - you're not the only one interested, but I think the UWA market is seen as a bit of a niche by ALL camera manufacturers .... not just Fuji - i.e. something they will release eventually but not in the first batch of lens releases. A 12mm is due next year but not too extreme really - still in the 20mm (35mm FF equivalent) region I'd call 'normal'

Once you step out of the DSLR market, truly extreme WA are hard to find - that's probably why 35mm FF cameras still have a hold over many - easier to find fisheyes and truly extreme wides than in any other format. Still not a major share of lens sales though!

There is no way I am the only one who needs or is interested in a UWA for this fantastic camera. Anyone?

 

[devwild]

If you peruse this forum and other sites, the discussion is going on already. The only real viable compact UWA lenses at the moment are adapted M mount lenses (voigtlander 12 and 15mm). Fuji has a 14mm and a zoom that goes out to 12mm coming, but they're a ways off (fall and next year respectively).

There are no options for 10mm or wider at the moment (or known for a fact to be coming) other than adapting larger SLR system lenses, and aside from being a bit awkward, quality may vary depending on the adapter you buy, since wide angles are so picky about perfect margins to hit the sensor properly.