I've always wondered if Fuji would do an f2 version of the 23mm. Or be worried it would cut into the x100 line's sales.
That's what I've thought as well for some time. If there's one lens I'd want more than any other it'd be a 23mm/f2 pancake for the X-Pro1.I've always wondered if Fuji would do an f2 version of the 23mm. Or be worried it would cut into the x100 line's sales.
TBH, it's the next thing I'll sell, in terms of how little I use it. I'm only hanging on to see how it performs on the X-Pro2. I've already sold my 18 ("rendered surplus to requirements" in focal length terms by my GR and by both the 18-55 and 18-135) and 55-200 (in anticipation of the 100-400). I have no need or desire for the fast zooms (they don't play nice with the "rangefinder" form factor) and the 120 macro doesn't appeal. Otherwise right now I am very happy with 14, 18-55, 18-135, 27, 35x2, 56, 90 and 50-230.
This gets me thinking about what I really need.. from the X-T1 perspective.. and it really does fall to that one fast wide-ish lens for night work, and a really light pocket kit.
A 35 1.2 would be nice.. but it would be huge..
If I'm heading out and want something tiny, it's the 27 pancake. If it's gonna be dark out ... I have trouble answering that question. The 23 is the best overall focal length for "everything," but it's YUGE. The 35 is smaller, and I love the rugged metal square hood, I just wish it focused faster sometimes. If the 18 f2 had been of better quality, that might've been THE do-it-all small lens.
Yes, I 'm sorely tempted but not seen one for sale here yet...
...that's 'cos I just bought his last one a couple of minutes after my last post...