Switching to Fuji, which one to get?

Marcos Villaroman wrote:

Irvin1130 wrote:

Hi guys, i just wanted to get your opinion on which set up to go (coming from 5d mkiii user). I am torn between three setup as my budget allows. First i am eyeing for the xt2 combined with 50 mm f2. Second one is xt20 matched with 56 f1.2. And last the xt20 matched with 50f2 and 23f2. Which one would you reccomend as i often shoot portraits and sometimes fashion. thanks

I also came from a Canon 5D3 and 7 L-lenses. To reduce potential regret, I would go for the X-T2 with 18-55. Then follow Greg's lens buying plans.

The X-T2's EVF is so awesome. I really love a dedicated joystick for AF point selection. Having WR doesn't hurt. If you later need it, you can buy a battery grip with portrait orientation controls, which you can't do with the X-T20. It also has Fujifilm's best continuous AF and 4K video shooting capabilities.

The X-T20's advantages are the significant up-front cost savings and smaller size. If you end up going full Fuji-X, you can always buy a used X-T2 in a year or two.

If you do decide to go X-T20 I can see going 23/2 and 50/2 over just the 56/1.2. But, if you are in love with the Canon 85L, you got to get the 56/1.2.

Thanks,i do love the 85L and 50L (these two are the only thing that holds me back before). The only worry i have is if i will have the same image quality re xt20 and xt2. I've read lots of reviews and they are saying that it is the same. But i wanted to hear it from personal experience.

Peter Foiles wrote:

Irvin1130 wrote:

I am torn between three setup as my budget allows.

A lot of good advice here but as usual most have not read the OP carefully in particular the above quote. Given the cost of the the three kits the OP mentions, his budget appears to be about $2000 (US) making many of the suggestions here unrealistic. Marcos seems to have come the closest.

My thoughts, coming from the 5DIII I think you would find the XT20 a bit too big of a change in size and layout. That leaves the XT2 but body alone is $1600 which does not leave much for lenses. The 18-55 at $300 as part of a kit is by far the best value in the Fuji system and probably, as Marcos suggested, where the OP should start.

You were right i'm restricting my budget to €2000 as i don't have that much client like 5 years ago. Used to shoot for some escort website but with the popularity of mobile phones and getting married things got to change 😇.

Irvin1130 wrote:

Hi guys, i just wanted to get your opinion on which set up to go (coming from 5d mkiii user). I am torn between three setup as my budget allows. First i am eyeing for the xt2 combined with 50 mm f2. Second one is xt20 matched with 56 f1.2. And last the xt20 matched with 50f2 and 23f2. Which one would you reccomend as i often shoot portraits and sometimes fashion. thanks

Thank you guys for all the inputs, i just purchased my new cam. I decided to get the x-t2 together with the 50mm and 23 f2. The way the focusing of the points works blew me off away the xt20.

...what do you hope to accomplish with the change?  Loghter body? Different lenses? Different shooting experience?

Your 5D3 can accomplish anything for portraits you'd ever need....so why the change?

The Davinator wrote:

...what do you hope to accomplish with the change? Loghter body? Different lenses? Different shooting experience?

Your 5D3 can accomplish anything for portraits you'd ever need....so why the change?

I went shifting from 5d3 to fuji xt2 for the main reason of size and weight.

Irvin1130 wrote:

Hi guys, i just wanted to get your opinion on which set up to go (coming from 5d mkiii user). I am torn between three setup as my budget allows. First i am eyeing for the xt2 combined with 50 mm f2. Second one is xt20 matched with 56 f1.2. And last the xt20 matched with 50f2 and 23f2. Which one would you reccomend as i often shoot portraits and sometimes fashion. thanks

The field of view for the 50 and 56 are 80 and 85mm respective to that of the full Frame bodies.  That seems a little tight for a single lens solution if you ask me.

The two best lenses you mentioned are the 56 F/1.2 and 23 F/2 in that order so, that's a tough choice, even if the 56 is about 10 lpmm better than the 23.

I started my kit off with the Fuji X-T20, the 35 F/1.4, and the 90 F/2.  However, the tightness of the 35 (56mm field of view respective or full Frame) is one I now think would have been better served by a 23 F/2 as my first lens.

I would say look at what you want to shoot first and then decide from there.   I shoot my grandkids and friends pictures the most, so I knew I wanted portrait friendly glass.  If you're the same, I would say check the FM forums and buy a nice used 56 F/1.2 for $650 - $700 and a 23 F/2 to stick on the X-T20 body.  Then you'll really have an awesome experience with the brand starting off.

deednets wrote:

The Davinator wrote:

...what do you hope to accomplish with the change? Loghter body? Different lenses? Different shooting experience?

Your 5D3 can accomplish anything for portraits you'd ever need....so why the change?

It seems that you haven't held a 5D-whatever with a 24-70/2.8 mounted for a while to ask such an extraordinary question

1165g vs 1755g = 590g difference

As the 16-55 is also on occasion called "the brick" other comparisons are less gentle on the Canon.

I've used the gear in Question extensively.  I asked the Op why because he originally hadnt mentioned it.  Size and weight isn't on everyones list for reasons to switch....that is why I asked. I don't need pictures of the a camera thanks.

his-Irvin1130 wrote:

Hi guys, i just wanted to get your opinion on which set up to go (coming from 5d mkiii user). I am torn between three setup as my budget allows. First i am eyeing for the xt2 combined with 50 mm f2. Second one is xt20 matched with 56 f1.2. And last the xt20 matched with 50f2 and 23f2. Which one would you reccomend as i often shoot portraits and sometimes fashion. thanks

Hi Irvin

l am a Nikon ff shooter, D600 and various lenses. Like you l was a bit tired of the weight and bulk of the ff equipment  and bought a X-T1 and 18-55. Nice as a supplement to my ff but l will never leave Nikon for Fuji. l use both systems and i'm happy with that. This could be a path for you as well. Used X-T1 With either the kit lens or the 23 and 50mm. Unless it is too late. Don't sell off the Canon Equipment

Greg7579 wrote:

Egil Stroemme wrote:

his-Irvin1130 wrote:

Hi guys, i just wanted to get your opinion on which set up to go (coming from 5d mkiii user). I am torn between three setup as my budget allows. First i am eyeing for the xt2 combined with 50 mm f2. Second one is xt20 matched with 56 f1.2. And last the xt20 matched with 50f2 and 23f2. Which one would you reccomend as i often shoot portraits and sometimes fashion. thanks

Hi Irvin

l am a Nikon ff shooter, D600 and various lenses. Like you l was a bit tired of the weight and bulk of the ff equipment and bought a X-T1 and 18-55. Nice as a supplement to my ff but l will never leave Nikon for Fuji. l use both systems and i'm happy with that. This could be a path for you as well. Used X-T1 With either the kit lens or the 23 and 50mm. Unless it is too late. Don't sell off the Canon Equipment

Never say never.

Right!  I was never going to ditch my Nikon D600 either, until one of my lenses decided it wasn't going focus right with PDAF, but did just fine with sensor based focusing.  Then I tried a Fuji X-T1 and that's all she wrote!  I like that focusing issues aren't generally a problem and the image quality is every bit as good as the D600.