Ben Ramsey

Sorry, but I think you need to rename the lens. Apollo isn't god of the moon.

Yes, but you have to provide your own transportation.

Rishi, looking forward to the real world shootout. Perhaps you could include the Samyang 24 f/1.4 in that test.

As predicted by KMSEA. :)

The 60mm Macro is only 1:2. This is a very welcome first for Fuji.

Yes, that's been brought out numerous times now, as has the fact that it's just on display and not an announcement by Canon of a new product.

To elaborate, is says Canon on the front and not Sony or Panasonic. ;)

Great price indeed. Let's hope it's as good as we all expect...

ET2, are there any adapters for either Samsung or Panasonic which would allow full use of EOS lenses, with electrical contacts? I'm not aware of any, but would be very interested to learn of their development. I recall that some company (perhaps Fotodiox) showed a mock-up of an EOS - m43 adapter which would allow aperture control, but as far as I know it was never produced.

I have a difficult time believing you're a pro if you see Canon and Nikon as having nothing to offer that Samsung and Sony do not. That's not a slight against the big electronics companies, but your assment is way off.

That's something for you to aspire to then...

Just a couple posts above yours. :)

Yes, none of them hold a candle to your humming bird photo.

Did you really describe Ken Rockwell's site as "outstanding journalistic quality in time and precision"? Unless that was an astounding display of sarcasm, your opinions will never be respected again...

Donnie G said "This campaign was meant to make people aware of all of the businesses that make up Canon Corp."

I think this is exactly right. Even though Photokina just ended, many had their hopes high that there was to be some major announcement. Admittedly, I hoped as well, but I don't blame Canon for not fulfulling my dreams with a 5 layer dual-pixel 24x36mm sensored monster with enough dynamic range to shoot a dandelion against the setting sun and not have blown highlights or blocked up shadows. Really though, there was no reason to expect it. Again, Photokina just ended. No one will release anything very soon.

Canon is a big corporation with a lot more to offer than cameras. They should be expected to showcase what they have, even if it's things we don't care about. Most don't get up in arms when they see a ps4 advertisement or a panasonic microwave for sale. This marketing capaign was never directed at us and will probably be quite successful whether we like it or not. There's no betrayal. We weren't led astray by anything but our desires.

I understand your frustration and possibly bitterness, but the reality is that lenses fail sometimes, as do cameras. No manufacturer is immune to their product suffering an untimely demise. From your description, it sounds like the lens was out of warranty, which is a shame. I hope you never have a similar problem with any of your present or future equipment.

Your comparison is a bit skewed. For the same setup, you should try to compare equivalent-ish lenses. A d800 with a set of f/1.8 primes including the 20, 35, 50 and 85 weighs 75 ounces. That's a whopping 19 more than your x-pro 1. On top of that you seem to have neglected to mention the battery life, which I've always valued while hiking. According to cipa numbers nikon gets 900 per charge while the fuji gets 300. So if you need to take two nikon batteries, you'll need six for your fuji. The difference then becomes even smaller. Some would contend that swapping batteries on a hike is more troublesome than an extra pound. I've gone for several days long hikes before and overpacked once (I was carrying a lot for another hiker who needed the help), so I know how vital every ounce can be, but in the end, with equal systems, there really isn't much to be gained.

I hope you don't think I'm bashing fuji - I'm certainly not. I actually think they have the most interesting mirrorless system going. I am only questioning your numbers and hoping you relate better facts to you impressionable newbie friends.

*crickets chirping in the distance

Why did you move to Fuji? They still don't have 1:1 macro lens. It's fine if you don't need it, but to cite that as a reason seems odd to me. That's the biggest thing holding me back from buying into that system... followed closely by funds. A 90-100mm, or equivalent isn't reall long enough for me either.

Yep, I want one too. Though some of the other products are attractive, the d750 is the product I'm most likely to buy from this Photokina.