Originally posted by pinholecam
I had wanted to type that its more of a want than a need, but it sounded a bit rude.
A7ii, still smallish.
About the size of a Mz-5n + Pentax lens though a bit longish looking with the PK adapter.
Thats the problem (in my view at least).
A XT2, XP2 is not clearly better than a K3, K3II, KP, KS-2.
Neither are they that small once the lenses are attached and it gets worse with the 50mm and longer lenses which are rather big.
Colors wise... really subjective (I never cared for the Fuji colors)
The X-Trans has no clear advantage over Bayer, resolution wise, noise, moire. (
X-Trans vs Bayer Sensors: Fantastic Claims and How to Test Them )
Even if we forget about that link and I've never seen any advantage even on the DPR comparator.
There's also sensor reflection on the cameras.
Yes, Fuji is a viable system if one starts off new and is willing to pay for some of the nicer lenses.
I like that the focal lengths/f-stops are designed ground up for apsc, and I like how they are priced wrt comparable lenses from other brands (ie. pricey good, but not OMG mortgage my house expensive).
But like I said before this, its a win some lose some wrt Pentax.
Bit bigger body, smaller but slower DA prime lenses, SR (pixel shift and composition adj are really tops), astro tracer for those models with it.
So the choices that are a bit more different may be:
m4/3, though the better lenses are not cheap at all.
There are other pros/cons (been there done that), but too long to list here since this is not in consideration yet by TS.
The problem I have nowadays with m4/3 as an alternative is that the A7 series (A7/A7II/A7s in particular) are just a bit bigger than the high end m4/3 bodies and are a close match in lens sizes as well if one chooses carefully.
(eg. Voigtlander 15viii; Sony FE28/2; Sony FE 50/1.8, or a small lens like a Pentax M50/1.7; Canon LTM 50/1.4, etc)
Ha! I'm going to bite here. Yes, this is a first world problem discussion...
Back in 2013, at the time of going to Fuji, I had NEX and
even posted a thread on it.
That petapixel link is highly questionable, btw, and I've personally not seen the stuff mentioned after ~4 years of system use.
Bad LR conversions (appearing in DPR) - yes certainly! I have some recent m43 versus fuji images I have to to post, but in a nutshell, LR is not your friend for details - even in 2017. Silkypix, Rawtherapee, and Iridient plugin are better, right out of the gate. However, if you are not pixel peeping, then there really is no difference.
Pentax bodies are heavier. If Pentax had sorted out the lack of a small, wide, sealed prime, I'd still be there. Personally, I've also now messed up my right hand, so I can't carry lots of weight on it, so anything over about 5-600g is too much to carry around all day. Add a WR zoom other than the kit, or the 20-40, and you are over 1kg (add the 60-250mm, and you are much heavier again, but proportionally ~400g down for the Fuji combo. I still have my 60-250mm though....).
If Sony (APS-C) had improved their wides (especially the 20mm), and added WR, i'd still be there. I'd consider the A6500 when it comes down, and have a 20mm 2.8, 35mm F1.8, and 50mm F1.8, and be happy.
For the A7II, you are right, but they are just as bad as Fuji with compressed raws, and horrible sensor corner design. I'd personally take the 35mm F2.8, the 50mm Macro, and something wide (maybe the 28mm Tak). For absolute resolution though, the combo can't be beat, and you get to use old glass at the "proper" FL.
I like my micro 4/3 kit, and enjoyed it while
walking for 5 days. Absolute quality at the pixel level doesn't match APS-C, but the flexibility, and lack of weight are pretty good, as is the ease of editing the files. The video is awesome. Body prices are not bad, but you are correct, the good (and sealed) lenses cost. The best deal right now is the G85, where you get a 24-120mm equiv weather-sealed lens for ~$120 more than the body.
Out of all, I probably use my GR the most, and have got the best pictures from it during the last two years. It has a stellar lens, and a good chip.
I certainly enjoy it the most when carrying a backpack.