My main and currently only body is an XT5. I’m looking at a used XT4 or XT3 body as a second/backup. The XT4 is closest to the XT5, uses the same battery, and has IBIS. However, I’ve read many owners of the XT3 speak of it so highly. I did have an XT30 body previously and left the 16-80 with OIS on it and that worked just fine. I do have one remaining older Fuji battery left and, of course, the XT3 is cheaper. Any thoughts from my fellow Fuji Ninjas?
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mnhoj
Hall of Famer
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Name
- John
While I had my X-T5 I had the same thought. I wanted the same battery and IBIS but the cost/value of the X-T3 was too good. I could've went with an X-E3 as well but at the time (and now) the copies available were overpriced imo. I think it's a fine balance between cost, size and features without a wrong answer.
AndyMcD
All-Pro
- Location
- East Midlands, UK
I want to go to X-T5 at some point but would try to keep my X-T3 as a backup. I didn’t like the X-T4 when I tried it as it is noticeably chunkier than the 3, whereas the 5 feels almost the same.
- Location
- Central Ohio, USA
- Name
- Andrew
Unless you really need IBIS, I found the XT4 and XT3 so close in function and operations - that the only significant difference is the IBIS.
I know for me, if I dipped back into Fuji and wanted a pro body, the XT3 would be the one that I looked at really hard first.
I do really like the XE bodies though - would probably look at those as well- I may even consider getting an XE1 again. I really liked the rendering of that sensor especially when paired with the Fuji XF 35/1.4
I know for me, if I dipped back into Fuji and wanted a pro body, the XT3 would be the one that I looked at really hard first.
I do really like the XE bodies though - would probably look at those as well- I may even consider getting an XE1 again. I really liked the rendering of that sensor especially when paired with the Fuji XF 35/1.4
iSilentP
Regular
- Location
- OHIO / USA
Enjoy the X-T3. It's an exceptional camera.
I keep the 16-80 on it. The lens has good OIS and the combination is surprisingly effective.
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK.
- Name
- Charles
Yes. I have recently bought a new 16-80 for my X-T3, and find it to be exceedingly good! In fact good enough to enable me to dispense with my XF35mm f2, 50mm f2, and 18-55mm lenses.
- Location
- USA/FL
- Name
- Rob
FWIW, I keep my 70-300 mostly attached to the XT3 because of the IOS. I use the XT5 for all my other non stabilized lenses. The battery issue could be annoying on a trip, but around home a non-issue.
