John Gellings

In the past, it was true.  However, I thought the Xs didn't do this.  But yeah, I'm looking to use an optical 2x.

I`d say concentrating on how the light is hitting your subject and its colors will pay more dividends than the little differences between manufacturers. Sure, you could prefer a CCD sensor to a ...

I think I meant this piece... "OK Fuji. I have helped you with the Brick."

You are a self-proclaimed brand ambassador?

Well, I wasn`t the one saying that...

Full disclosure... Former Leica user and current fuji user.  If fuji didn't make these cameras over the last 8 years I'm sure I'd be using a Leica.

As cynical as some of the replies are (only difference being a red dot, etc.)... There are differences in build quality, the evf, the size, and in some cases lens sizes between the two.  The Leica ...

You can't go wrong either way, but I'd look at which lenses you'd want to use and see if Leica has them...

Uhm, how would another 2.8 lens help your situation?

Yes, they are my most used lenses... but then again, I'm the type that thinks a 35mm lens is not even close to a 50mm lens and a 50mm is very different from a 75mm lens.

It's no different than what people do with expensive equipment mostly... it's just that cellphones are more ubiquitous. That said, oh well... everyone is allowed to photograph.

They are buying these! https://www.wired.com/story/need-a-digital-detox-youll-love-this-very-smart-dumbphone/?intcid=inline_amp

Why complain to us? Just buy the nikon. It will be fine. You need specialty lenses and these lenses are expensive. Be thankful for Tokina. In a few years, reassess the mirrorless scene. We get it ...

I would argue that in almost every case you posted, they were using it wide open due to necessity (I. E. Slow film) more than subject isolation.  And winogrand?  He used a 28mm f2. 8. I think ...

My intention was not to denigrate it, but it gets tiring when every thread about a f4 lens turns into a 'not fast enough' thread.  I agree with your level headed comment.  If you need a 16mm 1.4, ...

Honestly, I just wouldn't take this kind of photo. I like compression generally speaking and when I use wide angles I'm just not looking for seperation. I'd use other means of highlighting my ...

I get it... But I'd use a different lens for that type of photo.

OK...

Need, or just want?  I mean... not many people would be serving for great bokeh with a wide angle.   But, bokeh is a trend right now... so people follow it.

Not that common... I mean, F1.4 wide angle lenses haven't been around that long really.