Considering a FUJI

[itchhh]

I'm shooting with a Nikon D90 with close to 100,000 shutter releases. I use the 18-105mm kit lens, 50mm, 11-16, 70-300, and a 300 f/4

I shoot mostly architecture and street scenes and I find that I use the 18-105 80% of the time, 11-16 the rest of the time. I use the 50mm occasionally for a super sharp image or for the DOF.

I'm really attracted to the XPRO-1 and would like to know if the XPRO-2 is on the horizon? Also what lens would you recommend for the type of photography I'm into? As you can see, I don't suffer from G.A.S. as I'm still shooting with a D90. Do the Leica lens work well with the FUJI? I've always wanted a LEICA 35mm f/2 SUMMICRON and would be willing to spend crazy money for one if the results were stellar on the FUJI.

Thanks for any insight.

 

[historianx]

I'm shooting with a Nikon D90 with close to 100,000 shutter releases. I use the 18-105mm kit lens, 50mm, 11-16, 70-300, and a 300 f/4

I shoot mostly architecture and street scenes and I find that I use the 18-105 80% of the time, 11-16 the rest of the time. I use the 50mm occasionally for a super sharp image or for the DOF.

I'm really attracted to the XPRO-1 and would like to know if the XPRO-2 is on the horizon? Also what lens would you recommend for the type of photography I'm into? As you can see, I don't suffer from G.A.S. as I'm still shooting with a D90. Do the Leica lens work well with the FUJI? I've always wanted a LEICA 35mm f/2 SUMMICRON and would be willing to spend crazy money for one if the results were stellar on the FUJI.

Thanks for any insight.

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He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.
~ Jim Elliot

XPro1 is one fine camera, and the prices are starting to drop a bit. IMO the first generation X-Trans cameras (XPro1, X-E1) have the most consistent output that's fantastic. If there is an XPro2 announced at Photokina next month it won't be until next year until it hits the market--plus new Fuji releases seem to suffer from growing pains.... Im OK with getting older technology at a lower price, and it seems you are as well.

If you're good with primes I'd check out the 23 or 27 Fujinons, or for a little more reach the 32 Zeiss or 35 Fujinon (old lens that may get an upgrade). I have the Zeiss and it's a winner. The 18-55 zoom is quite good as well.

Fuji also makes a Leica M adapter for the X mount cameras, and while Ive heard good things about them, I dont have the experience to make an assessment. Research that adapter for more info. Ive considered getting one because there are good deals to be had on some used Leica M lenses like the 35 Summicron you mentioned.

Good luck!

 

[Sal Baker]

I'm shooting with a Nikon D90 with close to 100,000 shutter releases. I use the 18-105mm kit lens, 50mm, 11-16, 70-300, and a 300 f/4

I shoot mostly architecture and street scenes and I find that I use the 18-105 80% of the time, 11-16 the rest of the time. I use the 50mm occasionally for a super sharp image or for the DOF.

I'm really attracted to the XPRO-1 and would like to know if the XPRO-2 is on the horizon? Also what lens would you recommend for the type of photography I'm into? As you can see, I don't suffer from G.A.S. as I'm still shooting with a D90. Do the Leica lens work well with the FUJI? I've always wanted a LEICA 35mm f/2 SUMMICRON and would be willing to spend crazy money for one if the results were stellar on the FUJI.

Thanks for any insight.