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| Posted: Tue Dec 11th, 2012 10:35 |
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jk
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My Fuji 18-55mm zoom arrived yesterday but I only got a chance to use it for the first time today. This lens is sold in a kit with the new Fuji XE1 camera. In the box was all the normal stuff from Fuji plus a 2GB SD card containing Firmware updates for the XE1 and XPro1. I didnt need the firmware as my XPro1 was fully up to date. So a nice 2GB spare card. The lens hood supplied is a petal hood. Nice and light but not as good as a metal tube as on the 60mm or as neat as the hoods on the 18mm and 35mm lenses from Fuji. Not sure if this is a plus or negative. The lens when in OIS mode 'ticks' so I have it switched off until such time as I need to use it. The aperture ring has no markings but the aperture is clearly shown in EVF/OVF so its not a problem. The lens itself is a joy to use. Fast focussing. Definitely better than the primes. This is great and now begs the question will these original primes live in their lens bags while I use the zoom more. Frankly this would be a shame but practicality wins. Only time will tell. The OVF frames zoom very nicely and this will be a winner for me. The EVF just works fine. So all in all a very good lens from a handling perspective. Now to go and test out in real life use. If the lens is as good as reported then I will be extremely happy.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11th, 2012 17:47 |
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TomOC
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Now you are REALLY making my life difficult. All of what you say makes sense...except for one little thing !!! SIZE To me, this is still a high priority and will keep the primes on most of the time no matter how good the zoom...but.... On another note, I had mentioned a 28mm Zeiss in the offing. A look at the Fuji Web site shows the announcement of a 21mm and 28mm pancake !!!! Pancake ! Pancake! I LOVE PANCAKE !!! Tom
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| Posted: Fri Jan 4th, 2013 10:38 |
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Eric
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Well the War of the Roses is still alive and kicking. Having noticed that a Lancashire based camera dealer was offering the EX1 at a much lower price than my normal Yorkshire dealer. I emailed them to say that although it was tastless for a Yorkshireman to deal with Lancastrians, I might have to swallow my pride and buy from them...at least I would still be true to one Yorkshire tradition....paying as little as possible. The Yorshire dealer has just replied that it was breaking his heart to do so ....but he will match the Lancastrian bunch. (10% reductions are previosly unheard of in the White Rose realm) I now just need to decide if I reeeeealy want it....and if not I will report them to the Whippet and pigeon committee ....for renouncing their thrift pledge.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 4th, 2013 13:04 |
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TomOC
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Don't know where you stand on fixed lens issue, Eric, but you might want to wait till Jan 7 to see what the Fuji announcements are. Rumor is new x100s which will have focus peaking and some kind of hybrid split screen focus thingie plus improved EVF (equal to the xe1). Of course, by the time we can actually buy one of these babes, the x300 will be announced 
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| Posted: Fri Jan 4th, 2013 14:43 |
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jk
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I think that the XE1 is a much better prospect than the revised X100s with focus peaking. Tom where did you hear about the split focus thingle ? Eric, If you dont like the XE1 compared to the X100 then I'll take the body off you (seriously). I'd even lend you my 18mm f2.0 lens that goes on it.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 4th, 2013 14:49 |
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TomOC
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Jk- You might be right, but if you don't care about interchangeable lenses, I would argue that the x100 has many advantages (even as is). I saw the first reference to hybrid focus here: http://photorumors.com/2013/01/04/more-fuji-x100s-and-x20-details-and-specs/ But I saw another link that discussed it as a split screen focus scheme and I cannot find it - at least in english. If you can read Japanese, there are several sites that cover it. Tom
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| Posted: Fri Jan 4th, 2013 15:08 |
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jk
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I agree Tom. For fill-in flash the X100 is perfect as it syncs at 1/1000 --- beautiful !
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| Posted: Fri Jan 4th, 2013 15:10 |
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TomOC
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Even more important to me is the size (though when the pancake 27mm is release, that may not be so true) and the true SILENT mode. I've used it in many places that would not have been possible if the shutter made any sound at all
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| Posted: Fri Jan 4th, 2013 16:52 |
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Eric
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So let's have a quick summary... For compactness ...X100 For short range interchangeable lens...EX1 For tele reach... V1 For price...V1 For image quality....? For overal speed and ease of use.....? Anyone want to fill in the blanks and add anymore?
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| Posted: Fri Jan 4th, 2013 17:02 |
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TomOC
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I have drawn the line on sensor size at APS-C size, so the V1 isn't on my list.
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