That's an absolute bargain
Cracking shots those!A few shots from the weekend, a trip to Conwy and the castle. All taken on an X-T4 with the 18-55mm kit lens, Classic Chrome and Velvia simulations
Thank you. As above they're on Flickr so I've posted the link here instead of uploading the file
I know right! I'd been telling myself that I'd wait until they were under £1000... LCE had one at £969, and MPB were around that price too. I'm glad I shopped around
Flickr links...
Share/ BB code/ size etc copy and paste here
Yeah that’s what I do - but the site says there’s a two pic limit per post. Maybe it’s a membership length limitation…?
Just been in a similar dilemma and after the "Due Diligence" alert ( thanks) decided to go new.XT5 out of my budget so went XS10 18-55 bundle from WEX £1199 and then get £150 cashback..Hopefully it's a decent way to get back into Fuji
Ha! I was playing around with mine today - I'm off to Scotland for work tomorrow, so I'm just taking that - proper light weight setup. Which colour did you go for?
It only lets me insert two Flickr links - any more than that and it doesn't convert them automatically. I've used links to Imgur on here and they usually seem to work, but the best way I've found for photos is to use the "Attach Files" button - bear in mind though if you're adding them from a desktop PC you'll need to create lower res/smaller versions first (I usually add them from my iPhone or iPad, and then if you set the file size to Large rather than Original it makes them a lot smaller - then you can add way more than two).
I've just sold my X-T30 - absolutely brilliant little camera. I have a Fuji grip for it if you're interested...
Thanks, but there was one in the box that came with it unexpectedly.
Result!
@colourofsound I'm not sure what this is about, but it's 6 attachments or 8 BB codes from the likes of flickr,Oh, maybe it is then. I would ask @Cobra just to clarify
It was nice and bright but absolutely freezing!I know right! I'd been telling myself that I'd wait until they were under £1000... LCE had one at £969, and MPB were around that price too. I'm glad I shopped around
EDIT: I really like your Conwy shots. I was there for work a few months ago, and I didn't get the weather you had!
Would I gain anything by swapping to the 16-80, apart from the wider focal range?
What's everyone's thoughts on the 16-80mm f/4 vs the 18-55mm kit lens? I've always had a nagging doubt I should have bought the 16-80 kit over the 18-55 kit, but at the time was put off by the 16-80s less than stellar reputation, and the fact it was a stop slower at the wide end. But, it has weather sealing, a constant aperture, better AF and better IS than my 18-55.
My trip away at the weekend got me thinking maybe a one size fits all lens, covering super wide to mid-tele would actually be the best bet for my upcoming Rome trip, even if it is only f4. I believe there is a lot of copy variation on the 16-80 (unless that's just internet nonsense), so I'd be buying used from somewhere like Wex, so I could return if I got a dodgy one. It would also fit better into my motorsport work alongside the 100-400mm, giving me almost full coverage from 16 to 400mm.
And yes I know I posted on Friday saying I can't ever see me selling the 18-55
I've not had the 18-55, but have had the 18-135, 16-80 (two copies) and the Tamron 17-70. I liked the range of the 18-135 and it was a decent performer, but both copies of the 16-80 were better than it. I moved to the 17-70 to try it out as I've had various Tamrons over the years and like their rendering - it's definitely a bit different to Fuji lenses. I'm happy with it, but would have no qualms moving back to the 16-80. It's a good travel lens - sharp enough and the 16mm gets you plenty wide for cityscapes. I've not sold my 16-80 yet. If you decide to put of a wanted ad, tag me in please!What's everyone's thoughts on the 16-80mm f/4 vs the 18-55mm kit lens? I've always had a nagging doubt I should have bought the 16-80 kit over the 18-55 kit, but at the time was put off by the 16-80s less than stellar reputation, and the fact it was a stop slower at the wide end. But, it has weather sealing, a constant aperture, better AF and better IS than my 18-55.
My trip away at the weekend got me thinking maybe a one size fits all lens, covering super wide to mid-tele would actually be the best bet for my upcoming Rome trip, even if it is only f4. I believe there is a lot of copy variation on the 16-80 (unless that's just internet nonsense), so I'd be buying used from somewhere like Wex, so I could return if I got a dodgy one. It would also fit better into my motorsport work alongside the 100-400mm, giving me almost full coverage from 16 to 400mm.
And yes I know I posted on Friday saying I can't ever see me selling the 18-55
Yes I think I looked at that album a couple of weeks ago, definitely wider the better. I was toying with the idea of getting a 23mm or 35mm f2 WR but having been round a castle at the weekend I've definitely realised the wider the better for things like that. The dark interiors leads me back to keeping the 18-55, as it's a stop faster. We do have in the house a little XC 15-45mm as well, maybe I just slip that into my bag for the trip. The power zoom drives me mad, and I think it's only f3.5 but 15mm is very wide and it has IS.Richard personally I don't think you'll need the telephoto range for Rome, most things are very tight on space, if anything you'll crave for something wider, and want wider apertures, some of the building interiors are quite dark.
Not sure if I've posted this link, but these were 'my' Rome are all X100F with converters (and my homemade fisheye for the Vatican staircase) - Trevi fountain was a 5 shot (vertical pano)
Best thing to take a a decent pair of walking trainers.................................
Nice! I've been umming and arring about updating my X-T20 to either a X-T30ii or an X-E4. Its going to come down to price in the end I think. Enjoy!
I have been having the same thoughts, especially as I mainly use my 18-55 for landscape, so not to fussed about f2.8. 16mm at the wide end, is more important to me. WR would also be welcome too. I used to like the 24-105f4 lens I had when I shot Canon FF, it seemed to cover most bases for landscape, so I kind of see the 16-80 as the Fuji equivalent.What's everyone's thoughts on the 16-80mm f/4 vs the 18-55mm kit lens? I've always had a nagging doubt I should have bought the 16-80 kit over the 18-55 kit, but at the time was put off by the 16-80s less than stellar reputation, and the fact it was a stop slower at the wide end. But, it has weather sealing, a constant aperture, better AF and better IS than my 18-55.
My trip away at the weekend got me thinking maybe a one size fits all lens, covering super wide to mid-tele would actually be the best bet for my upcoming Rome trip, even if it is only f4. I believe there is a lot of copy variation on the 16-80 (unless that's just internet nonsense), so I'd be buying used from somewhere like Wex, so I could return if I got a dodgy one. It would also fit better into my motorsport work alongside the 100-400mm, giving me almost full coverage from 16 to 400mm.
And yes I know I posted on Friday saying I can't ever see me selling the 18-55
So thought I`d post a pic...
Batman by Paulie-W, on Flickr
It works out at 24-120mm in FF equivalent, so yes it's as close to a 24-105 as you're going to get on the Fuji system. I just feel like the lack of WR on my 18-55mm is going to be a limit one day.
Both pubs are still here. There is an attempt to make Whitefriargate a place to visit. Slow progress though.
I went back to Hull a few years ago, had an image in the HIPfest exhibition, Manchester Arms hadn’t changed!!!
Hello Fabulous People
Simple Question: If you’d come into £700 (maybe £800) unexpectedly, would you trade in your XT-4 for an XT-5?
(Or XH-2?)
Any specific reason, or just GAS?Hello Fabulous People
Simple Question: If you’d come into £700 (maybe £800) unexpectedly, would you trade in your XT-4 for an XT-5?
(Or XH-2?)
I had the 18-55 and loved it, but I swapped to the 16-80 last summer and haven't regretted it at all. It's very good, and even if you don't need the telephoto for Rome, the extra 2mm at the wide end is very useful. The IS is excellent, and the weather sealing has already proved handy a couple of times.What's everyone's thoughts on the 16-80mm f/4 vs the 18-55mm kit lens? I've always had a nagging doubt I should have bought the 16-80 kit over the 18-55 kit, but at the time was put off by the 16-80s less than stellar reputation, and the fact it was a stop slower at the wide end. But, it has weather sealing, a constant aperture, better AF and better IS than my 18-55.
My trip away at the weekend got me thinking maybe a one size fits all lens, covering super wide to mid-tele would actually be the best bet for my upcoming Rome trip, even if it is only f4. I believe there is a lot of copy variation on the 16-80 (unless that's just internet nonsense), so I'd be buying used from somewhere like Wex, so I could return if I got a dodgy one. It would also fit better into my motorsport work alongside the 100-400mm, giving me almost full coverage from 16 to 400mm.
And yes I know I posted on Friday saying I can't ever see me selling the 18-55
Having just bought an X-T4 a couple of weeks ago, I don't think I'd bother with the X-T5 even if I won the lottery tomorrow... it's a great camera but I'm not sure there's anything it would bring to the party for me, apart from the 40 megapixels... I think I'd rather have faster burst shooting though, personally.Hello Fabulous People
Simple Question: If you’d come into £700 (maybe £800) unexpectedly, would you trade in your XT-4 for an XT-5?
(Or XH-2?)
I would go for glass first, unless better autofocus, or 40MP were really needed.Hello Fabulous People
Simple Question: If you’d come into £700 (maybe £800) unexpectedly, would you trade in your XT-4 for an XT-5?
(Or XH-2?)
