Fuji X series club

Sliver-Surfer · 05-30-2017, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Clarkey

Had a good day off and out with the new X-T20. I've had it a few weeks now, but the weather has been garbage, and the time limited.
Enjoying the colours, detail, and response of the new camera. I will probably buy a grip, as the hand-hold is not as secure as the X-E1. I also bought the 23mm with it, and apart from up close (where there is plenty of detail, and spherical aberrations), it is a stellar lens. I have a big trip coming up, and the other surprise to me has been the 16-50mm. I got this for video (OIS), but I may use it more often than I thought. Seems to be very little difference in sharpness with my 18-55mm (now sold). Anyway, the new sensor is great. No raw conversions so far (all it camera, so far), and honestly, I don't think I'm missing all that much. Colour is sensational.

Edit: This first one with SMC 55mm Takumar.

Orange Bouganvillea by Aaron, on Flickr

Red Maple by Aaron, on Flickr

Red GTO by Aaron, on Flickr

Acros B&W is also quite nice:

Two Towers by Aaron, on Flickr

Stairs by Aaron, on Flickr

More images on the click-through.

I need a telephoto solution for a trip out west in the next month. Thinking to get the 50-230mm as a start. Does anyone else have this lens - if so, what do they think?
I'm aware it's not going to be on the same page as my 60-250mm F4, and is an unsealed, high-light lens, but I think it will work OK for the 50-150 portion of the range I will likely use (landscape and animal applications).

Nice pics...looks like you are happy with the reds. Fuji seems to handle reds better than Sony or Pentax. 16-50mm is a super lens. I think the superb kit lenses are the main reasons why Fuji has become so popular all of a sudden. They are sharper wide open than any other kit lens I've seen. I have the 55-200 and it is amazing but If you get the 50-230mm you won't be disappointed for outdoor shooting.

**Clarkey** · 05-30-2017, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer

Nice pics...looks like you are happy with the reds. Fuji seems to handle reds better than Sony or Pentax. 16-50mm is a super lens. I think the superb kit lenses are the main reasons why Fuji has become so popular all of a sudden. They are sharper wide open than any other kit lens I've seen. I have the 55-200 and it is amazing but If you get the 50-230mm you won't be disappointed for outdoor shooting.

Thanks! I have the X-E1, and had the 18-55mm with it. IMO, the reds are now better on the X-T20 than the X-E1 (much less orangey, and certainly better than the pinky reds I used to get on the K-5IIs I had), and the 16-50 is indeed quite good. I should mention that I did have a polariser on for the kit zoom shots. The 23mm OTOH has no such need - good colour and contrast.

Edit: Thanks for the lens feedback. Yeah, that's what I was expecting, however the latest price increases have been really bad here - $450CAD for a 55-230, and $800 for a 55-200mm. That's a LOT more than they have been retailing for in the last couple of years. Still, I will look out for both - a pity the 55-200 isn't weather-sealed, either.

Sinister · 06-03-2017, 03:34 AM - **1 Like**

X-T10 Samyang 12mm

Sinister · 06-04-2017, 12:27 AM - **3 Likes**

gtxtom · 06-04-2017, 07:34 AM

Some shots from my X-Pro2 with either the 23mm f1.4 or the original silver 13-blade aperture Helios-44.

Sinister · 06-07-2017, 12:04 PM - **1 Like**

35mm F1.4

Sinister · 06-10-2017, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

Samyang 12mm

**EricBrown** · 06-14-2017, 03:35 AM - **1 Like**

X-E2 with the 18-55mm

Sinister · 06-17-2017, 05:06 AM - **1 Like**

55-200mm

Sinister · 07-08-2017, 05:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Blacknight659 · 07-08-2017, 07:58 AM - **1 Like**

Jonathan Mac · 07-12-2017, 12:46 PM

Cross-posted to the K club. Fujifilm X-M1 and K 35mm f/3.5.

DSCF2640a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

DSCF2634a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**milaber22** · 07-14-2017, 02:51 PM

Fuji xt2 & pentax fa77 mm limited

**Clarkey** · 07-15-2017, 11:41 AM

The first of a few from Western Canada. Nothing but hot, dry wonderful summer conditions:

Happy Canine meeting by Aaron, on Flickr

Snack Time by Aaron, on Flickr

Mountains and horses by Aaron, on Flickr

wed7 · 07-20-2017, 01:15 AM

I have been dropping on this thread every now and then, I really cannot help but ask for your opinions, Fujifilm here is offering their X-T20 + XF23/2 WR for about $1200 payable in 24 months with 0% interest at the same time the Pentax KP has just landed and now being offered at an introductory price of $1300 payable in 24 months with 0% interest. I have been shooting with Pentax for around 7 years and have bought and sold some of the Pentax's finest lenses, but I retained their DA limited primes due to its' compactness, I have been in love with my DA 21/3.2 for the longest time with occasional use of the other limiteds (15/35/70) as the case maybe. My K-30 is still working (around 35,000 clicks). I really do not want to spend more since I think I have enough glasses but just do not have enough time to shoot (#DaddyDuties) but sometimes I think I need a smaller camera that I can always take with (old habit, ABC=always bring your camera) but often times the bulk of a DSLR gets in the way. I bought a decent mobile phone (Huawei P10) hoping to get rid of this gear acquisition syndrome (G.A.S) but I am still yearning for something better especially during family events. Oh the Fuji X-100T can also be had for $800 new.

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05-30-2017, 12:12 PM	#256
Sliver-Surfer Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,558	Originally posted by Clarkey Had a good day off and out with the new X-T20. I've had it a few weeks now, but the weather has been garbage, and the time limited. Enjoying the colours, detail, and response of the new camera. I will probably buy a grip, as the hand-hold is not as secure as the X-E1. I also bought the 23mm with it, and apart from up close (where there is plenty of detail, and spherical aberrations), it is a stellar lens. I have a big trip coming up, and the other surprise to me has been the 16-50mm. I got this for video (OIS), but I may use it more often than I thought. Seems to be very little difference in sharpness with my 18-55mm (now sold). Anyway, the new sensor is great. No raw conversions so far (all it camera, so far), and honestly, I don't think I'm missing all that much. Colour is sensational. Edit: This first one with SMC 55mm Takumar. Orange Bouganvillea by Aaron, on Flickr Red Maple by Aaron, on Flickr Red GTO by Aaron, on Flickr Acros B&W is also quite nice: Two Towers by Aaron, on Flickr Stairs by Aaron, on Flickr More images on the click-through. I need a telephoto solution for a trip out west in the next month. Thinking to get the 50-230mm as a start. Does anyone else have this lens - if so, what do they think? I'm aware it's not going to be on the same page as my 60-250mm F4, and is an unsealed, high-light lens, but I think it will work OK for the 50-150 portion of the range I will likely use (landscape and animal applications). Nice pics...looks like you are happy with the reds. Fuji seems to handle reds better than Sony or Pentax. 16-50mm is a super lens. I think the superb kit lenses are the main reasons why Fuji has become so popular all of a sudden. They are sharper wide open than any other kit lens I've seen. I have the 55-200 and it is amazing but If you get the 50-230mm you won't be disappointed for outdoor shooting.

05-30-2017, 02:57 PM	#257
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer Nice pics...looks like you are happy with the reds. Fuji seems to handle reds better than Sony or Pentax. 16-50mm is a super lens. I think the superb kit lenses are the main reasons why Fuji has become so popular all of a sudden. They are sharper wide open than any other kit lens I've seen. I have the 55-200 and it is amazing but If you get the 50-230mm you won't be disappointed for outdoor shooting. Thanks! I have the X-E1, and had the 18-55mm with it. IMO, the reds are now better on the X-T20 than the X-E1 (much less orangey, and certainly better than the pinky reds I used to get on the K-5IIs I had), and the 16-50 is indeed quite good. I should mention that I did have a polariser on for the kit zoom shots. The 23mm OTOH has no such need - good colour and contrast. Edit: Thanks for the lens feedback. Yeah, that's what I was expecting, however the latest price increases have been really bad here - $450CAD for a 55-230, and $800 for a 55-200mm. That's a LOT more than they have been retailing for in the last couple of years. Still, I will look out for both - a pity the 55-200 isn't weather-sealed, either.

06-03-2017, 03:34 AM - 1 Like	#258
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	X-T10 Samyang 12mm

06-04-2017, 12:27 AM - 3 Likes	#259
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06-04-2017, 07:34 AM	#260
gtxtom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 395	Some shots from my X-Pro2 with either the 23mm f1.4 or the original silver 13-blade aperture Helios-44.

06-07-2017, 12:04 PM - 1 Like	#261
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	35mm F1.4

06-10-2017, 11:42 AM - 1 Like	#262
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	Samyang 12mm

06-17-2017, 05:06 AM - 1 Like	#264
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	55-200mm

07-08-2017, 05:53 AM - 2 Likes	#265
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07-12-2017, 12:46 PM	#267
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897 Original Poster	Cross-posted to the K club. Fujifilm X-M1 and K 35mm f/3.5. DSCF2640a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr DSCF2634a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

07-14-2017, 02:51 PM	#268
milaber22 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 338	Fuji xt2 & pentax fa77 mm limited

07-15-2017, 11:41 AM	#269
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	The first of a few from Western Canada. Nothing but hot, dry wonderful summer conditions: Happy Canine meeting by Aaron, on Flickr Snack Time by Aaron, on Flickr Mountains and horses by Aaron, on Flickr

07-20-2017, 01:15 AM	#270
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	I have been dropping on this thread every now and then, I really cannot help but ask for your opinions, Fujifilm here is offering their X-T20 + XF23/2 WR for about $1200 payable in 24 months with 0% interest at the same time the Pentax KP has just landed and now being offered at an introductory price of $1300 payable in 24 months with 0% interest. I have been shooting with Pentax for around 7 years and have bought and sold some of the Pentax's finest lenses, but I retained their DA limited primes due to its' compactness, I have been in love with my DA 21/3.2 for the longest time with occasional use of the other limiteds (15/35/70) as the case maybe. My K-30 is still working (around 35,000 clicks). I really do not want to spend more since I think I have enough glasses but just do not have enough time to shoot (#DaddyDuties) but sometimes I think I need a smaller camera that I can always take with (old habit, ABC=always bring your camera) but often times the bulk of a DSLR gets in the way. I bought a decent mobile phone (Huawei P10) hoping to get rid of this gear acquisition syndrome (G.A.S) but I am still yearning for something better especially during family events. Oh the Fuji X-100T can also be had for $800 new.