Buying advises: second camera

Hi everyone,
I am currently thinking about buying an old X-Trans II camera (X-T1, X-T10 or X-E2) and I would some advice to determine which of these bodies would better pair with an XF27 lens.
For a bit of context: I am the current happy owner of an X-T30 involved in medieval reenactment. It is a pleasure to bring my X-T30 to take pictures of our medieval adventures, but I am always a bit in fear of having my camera either damaged by bad weather or stolen.

Thus I would like to buy a used (and cheaper) X-Trans II body coupled with a Fujinon XF27mm Mk II lens (as primary lens) to serve as a "beater" travel camera for those more riskier activities.

I previously bought a X70 for that purpose, but the different battery (compared to the X-T30) is an inconvenience for me and (from what little practical experience I have) I seem to favor longer focal length than the 18mm of the X70.

An older X100 (X100S or X100T) could have been a solution, but I think that I would like to keep the ability to change lens (and perhaps play with the apparent rendering differences between the X-Trans II and X-Trans IV sensors).

I guess that an X-T1 would be rugged enough for that purpose, but would it be a good pairing with an XF27 since it is an heavier and bigger body than either the X-T10 or the X-E2 ?
Thanks in advance for your help !

The X-T1 works great with the 27, no worries there. I used to use the 27 WR with the X-T2 and never felt the pairing was mismatched in any way.

Eleneithel wrote:

Hi everyone,
I am currently thinking about buying an old X-Trans II camera (X-T1, X-T10 or X-E2) and I would some advice to determine which of these bodies would better pair with an XF27 lens.
For a bit of context: I am the current happy owner of an X-T30 involved in medieval reenactment. It is a pleasure to bring my X-T30 to take pictures of our medieval adventures, but I am always a bit in fear of having my camera either damaged by bad weather or stolen.

Thus I would like to buy a used (and cheaper) X-Trans II body coupled with a Fujinon XF27mm Mk II lens (as primary lens) to serve as a "beater" travel camera for those more riskier activities.

I previously bought a X70 for that purpose, but the different battery (compared to the X-T30) is an inconvenience for me and (from what little practical experience I have) I seem to favor longer focal length than the 18mm of the X70.

An older X100 (X100S or X100T) could have been a solution, but I think that I would like to keep the ability to change lens (and perhaps play with the apparent rendering differences between the X-Trans II and X-Trans IV sensors).

I guess that an X-T1 would be rugged enough for that purpose, but would it be a good pairing with an XF27 since it is an heavier and bigger body than either the X-T10 or the X-E2 ?
Thanks in advance for your help !

I'd say an X-T1 paired with an XF27 would a fine setup.  I am not sure why you'd go with the XF27mm Mkii and use it as a "beater". Your lens will be worth more than the camera even.  Try and find some second-hand mk1 lenses to go with your beater camera. I still have the 27mm mk1 lens and its perfectly fine.

I agree with the plan to contrast your cameras by owning two different sensors. I do the same thing, often choosing my X-T1 for a shoot because of its different image characteristics. I am fond of the X-Trans II sensor, especially in good light.

The only problem is, this setup may become precious to you; its that good. Then you'll have to go out and buy another "beater" that you're less protective of.

I am using an X-T10 with the 27mm WR right now, and I am 100% pleased with the combination. This camera was my original Fuji, and frankly I wasn't using it much after I bought my X-T2 in 2020. But I kept it because I hoped there would be a 27mm with an aperture ring, and I had a feeling that together they would make the modern equivalent of the Pentax MX compact mechanical SLR with the 40mm f/2 M lens, which was a truly great walkaround camera.  And so they do.

If you prefer a corner viewfinder, then try an X- E instead.

Eleneithel wrote:

yardcoyote wrote:

I am using an X-T10 with the 27mm WR right now, and I am 100% pleased with the combination. This camera was my original Fuji, and frankly I wasn't using it much after I bought my X-T2 in 2020. But I kept it because I hoped there would be a 27mm with an aperture ring, and I had a feeling that together they would make the modern equivalent of the Pentax MX compact mechanical SLR with the 40mm f/2 M lens, which was a truly great walkaround camera. And so they do.

If you prefer a corner viewfinder, then try an X- E instead.

I considered the X-T10, especially as I am familiar with its ergonomics as a X-T30 user.

Then I figured that it was perhaps more interesting for me to have a camera with a different form-factor and I went with the X-T1. The weather-sealing will be a plus and I guess that it might be useful one day to have a body better suited for longer and heavier lenses ! (I don't think I would use lenses heavier than the XF23mm Mk I on the X-T30, as it becomes already rather front-heavy with it.)

The  X-T1 (435g), is a surprisingly lightweight camera  and only weighs about 55g more than the X-T30 (380g). It’s one of the reasons why it has such a large fanbase. The X-T* line has gained weight over the years.

But I find the X-T1 a much better ergonomic design than the X-T30, so heavier lenses shouldn’t be a problem.

Have you found your X-T1 yet? I hope you enjoy it when you start using it. It’s a great camera, especially at some of the bargain prices you can get it for these days.

nurseMarty wrote:

Please let us know hat you purchase.,

That already happened 🙂

If X-T1 is larger than you want, get the X-T10 if you want an old version of your current camera, or the X-E2 if you wold like something more pocketable because it doesn't have the Eve sticking up. You can point the flash up on the X-E2.

Bear in mind that if you are a high-iso JPG shooter, I would avoid xtrans2 due to waxy skin tones that can't be turned off. If you shoot Raw then no problems at all.

Is there really much of a used price difference between the X-T10 and X-T20?

Consider getting one of them with the XC16-50 zoom which is actually pretty great.