Am I crazy to want to swap Fuji X-T2 for Olympus E-M5 ii ?

[smdewart]

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

 

[Jerry-astro]

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

Go with what makes you happy. If you like the IQ, handling, and feel of the Oly, then sell of your Fuji gear and move to Oly... plain and simple.

It's not a move I would ever make, but that's only because I continue to be very happy with my Fuji gear. If that were to change in the future, then I would most certainly consider changing brands.

 

[007peter]

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

Camera alone I prefer Fuji > Olympus. Bigger APS-C sensor with clean High Iso trump over small M43 sensor with IBIS but poor high iso. This is my opinion as a M43 considering a fuji jump.

I have shot with Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO , I can say without a doubt it is better than my Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM and Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L for my DSLR. It is perhaps the best Constant F/2.8 zoom ever made, and easily the top 3 best m43 lens ever made. AF speed is shockingly fast, weather-sealed, stunning build qualty that put canon to shame, also 100% quiet for video shooting.

so a Fuji XT-2 + 18-55 or Olympus (whatever) with 12-40/2.8, I'll take 12-40/2.8 any day of the weak.

 

[deednets]

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

I used various MFT cameras alongside Fuji for a few years, the last ones were the Pen-F and the GX8. Both had the 20Mpx sensor and were ok up to ISO1250. Used those 2 occasionally up to 1600, but really disliked the results.

IBIS was great, but I often have moving objects in my shots, eg people, cars, bikes etc. You need far faster shutter speeds for that.

Also found the Fujis far more forgiving regarding image quality. It also took me much longer to edit the colours on the MFT, the reds were just awful and the greens like chewing gum.

I gave it a good try as I liked the size etc. But iq wise, I could only occasionally get where I wanted to be. The F2.8 MFT lenses have a DOF equivalent of F5.6, not enough separation for my liking.

But liked the Pen-F, a joy to use, but my results were a couple of notches backwards compared to the Fuji.

YMMMV of course.

Deed

 

[notchy]

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

Camera alone I prefer Fuji > Olympus. Bigger APS-C sensor with clean High Iso trump over small M43 sensor with IBIS but poor high iso. This is my opinion as a M43 considering a fuji jump.

I have shot with Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO , I can say without a doubt it is better than my Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM and Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L for my DSLR. It is perhaps the best Constant F/2.8 zoom ever made, and easily the top 3 best m43 lens ever made. AF speed is shockingly fast, weather-sealed, stunning build qualty that put canon to shame, also 100% quiet for video shooting.

so a Fuji XT-2 + 18-55 or Olympus (whatever) with 12-40/2.8, I'll take 12-40/2.8 any day of the weak.

The 12-40mm sounds like an impressive bit of glass, but who swaps camera platforms on the grounds of a single lens?

"Best ever made, "easily the top", "shockingly fast", "stunning build quality", "put Canon to shame", "100% quiet", etc. To be honest, your advocacy might be more convincing if you crank down the marketing hyperbole!

Edit: They're both fantastic photographic systems. I'm sure the OP will be well served whichever he chooses.

 

[Fujijitsu]

I moved the other way - Lumix GX7 with Olympus and Leica lenses to Fuji.

Despite all their hype, the MFT sensor is just too small.

Size does matter for low light high iso, and for control over depth of field without needing highly specialist lenses.

I think APSC is the ideal size - I don't need FF and don't want the bulk, but needed a bigger sensor than MFT for dof and high iso.

You will regret it, and buy back into Fuji or go FF with Sony within a year.

 

[Advent1sam]

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

Absolutely you are crazy, I was shooting with the em5 ii some years ago now, around its release time, its essentially the same sensor as the em5 i, same contrast detect af, very poor 1080p video, btw, and actually overall a very uninspiring camera, evf nothing to write home about, compared to your x-t2 for example. I think what you might be thinking is ibis, Olympus great selling usp, well don't go down that route. Seriously, and I am being totally serious now, do you need ibis with Fuji, are you out shooting in the rain that much, if so get a cover and a weather resistant lens and cover as much of the lens as possible. Before you go any further, try the Fuji x-t100, this is a camera and sensor so far beyond the capability of the em5 its in another league all together! Its your money but I promise you the X-T100 is a totally incredible camera!

 

[KeepCalm]

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

All this gear churning probably costs less than one of our premier league season tickets or what many UK citizens spend on booze in a year so not as crazy as it looks. I always think sticking to one brand can be a dull business and IBIS is a massive hole in Fuji's armoury so I miss the stabilisation in Olympus cameras so it is swings and roundabouts really.

 

[third son]

I had an Em5II and 12-40mm lens and switched to Fuji a while back. I just needed a bit more cropping in my BIF shots. At higher ISO, while usable, I would always struggle with noise. Fuji is a significant upgrade in both areas.

The 12-40mm is an incredible lens. The EM5II in the right conditions creates some beautiful images. The IBIS in the combination is awesome.


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[Rail2trail]

Do you. Whatever gets you excited to go shooting is the rigtht camera for you. I think m4/3 as an aesthetic choice is totally valid and often overlooked in favor of folks that value number charts over making photos.

That said, make sure you’re happy with the image quality and haptics of the camera in advance. If you could manage to get a day to shoot with the em5 and work on the files at home before committing you should do so.

Both systems have their devotees, zealots, mavens, and trolls.

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

 

[Morris0]

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

Look at the whole system, you will acquire more lenses.

Both bodies are old models, is this wise use of your hard earned funds?

Would you have been better off to hold off and purchase better models avoiding buy cheap, buy twice?

Morris

 

[Bobo Hodls]

The E-M1 & 12-40 was very sweet when I had it. I just wanted more than m4/3 offered at the time, afte 5 years with it. It's a respectable choice.

You may be crazy, but that choice doesn't indicate such afaic.

 

[Crashton]

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

Do what makes you happy, life is short.

Maybe give yourself some more time to use the XT-2, it's a great camera. Since you are taking about an even swap I'm guessing cost is not an issue. From what I have gathered you wouldn't be moving over, but moving backwards with that change. I have no experience with Oly's so I can't help you there.

NO I don't think you are crazy, maybe just confused. Good luck on your decision.

 

[Canadianguy]

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

I think you are impressed with the 12-40mm more than the camera. The 18-55mm is a kit lens, a nice kit lens but its a kit lens. The 12-40mm is a constant F2.8 pro lens - an amazing piece of glass.

If I shot all outdoor day time stuff - I would consider the trade. The Olympus colours are just as good as the Fujifilm ones but they do look different which is probably why I kept my E-M5 MkI body. But I don't bring it out at night - sensor is too small for low light stuff unless you are on a tripod.

 

[Erik Baumgartner]

Hi, I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T2 with an 18-55 lens. I’m sort of having buyer’s remorse — now that I’ve had a chance to check out the Olympus E-M5 ii particularly with the 12-40 lens.

I am particularly interested in the Oly’s combo of size, IBIS, and total weather resistance. Of course, I know I’d be going from a larger APS-C to MFT.

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I am purely a hobbyist btw.

The Olympus is a very nice, very versatile camera, some great glass too, but yes, you are crazy . I personally can’t stand the 4:3 aspect ratio, and the high ISO performance just isn’t there. If those things aren’t important to you though, it might suit you just fine.

 

[Photonics]

I know someone who swears by Oly mft. But I always personally theought that the output was too “clinical”.

I still have an old Oly E1 that comes in handy for shooting in wet weather. But I’d never swap Fuji X for Oly mft.

 

[tokumeino]

I've owned a EM5II years ago. Then a GX85 as a substantial improvement over the EM5II. My current XE3 is really much better. Like in an other league, in a similar size. But I don't capture video so I don't miss IBIS. What I miss from M43 is the Panasonic 14-140. Typically, my 12-40 was not better than my current 18-55, but it was weather sealed if you mind.

That beeing said, M43 is good enough for most things and I wouldn't call you "crazy".

 

[Tom Schum]

I don't think you are crazy.

Total weather resistance and a similarly small versatile package are good reasons to switch, particularly if you don't intend to print large.

I like the look of the 24"x36" prints I am getting from my X-T100.

 

[tokumeino]

Size does matter for low light high iso, and for control over depth of field without needing highly specialist lenses.

IMO, it matters even more at low ISO because a faster lens won't help you to get cleaner results.

I think APSC is the ideal size - I don't need FF and don't want the bulk, but needed a bigger sensor than MFT for dof and high iso.

As a former MFT user myself, I remember myself stating that MFT was the ideal size / sweet spot ;-) Now I'm thinking just like you. But what I'll say within 5 years is another story.

 

[david8732]

Am I completely crazy? What would you do if an even exchange were possible?

I haven't even read the rest of the thread, but I'd say yes you would be crazy.