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I had a play with one of these at the local camera store in Melbourne at the weekend. It had a 56mm f1.2 lens on it. Came away drooling, took fantastic portrait shots in the low light of the shop completely isolating the subject. The largest aperture I have ever owned is f1.8 so it was a new experience for me to get that effect that close up, I'm normally at the end of my 70-200mm f2.8 to achieve the same look.
What a great camera for street photography. Nice feel in the hands as well and so small and light compared to a D3s.
Having played with both I'd be hard placed to choose between this and the Df if I was in the market for another camera, but I think the Fuji with that lens might win. I'm thinking I might treat myself in a years time for my 45 birthday, but I'm staying strong till then.
You are obviously made of greater resolve than me, Rich.
I succombed.
My XE1 is being converted to IR which if successful will give a compete colour and IR kit for a fraction of the equivalent nikon payload.
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Eric