Fujfilm X-T2 Landscape Photography Review
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- I’ve been using the Fuji X-T2 for about 6 or 7 months now after upgrading from an X-T1, and this is very untechnical review of how good a landscape camera it is. In the time I’ve had it, I’ve taken it with my to Tuscany and on a camping trip to Iceland, as well as shooting landscapes with it on the coast of Portugal, my home.
This certainly isn’t an in-depth review of all the cameras details and features, and neither is it a thorough comparison with other cameras. Instead, it’s an overview of how good I feel the X-T2 is for shooting landscapes based on my own experience with it compared to my past experiences with Nikon full frame, as well as looking at some of the improvements made over the X-T1, which I used before.
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Your positive attitude towards cameras and photography in general is quite refreshing. Got yourself a new subscriber!
Thanks Gabriel, glad you like the video :-)
Excellent review, it looks like you came to the same conclusions that I arrived at this past year. Fujifilm definitely has tapped into that "certain something," that intrinsic sense of passion found in those who truly love the art of making pictures.
Thanks Charles. I've certainly been happy since I switched. Fuji cameras seem to have put a little of the soul back into photography for me, they really are a pleasure to use.
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Hi Andy, this review changed my perception about X-T2 completely and for landscape photography in particular. Very well articulated, practical and no technical jargons. Now i can buy this camera confidently. Thanks so much.
Hi Rajasimha, thanks for the comment, andI'm glad you like the video. Good luck with the X-T2 if you do decide to get one
Literally everything i needed to know. I use Canon for weddings because it's perfect for it for me personally. But for blogging, landscapes, taking on back packing and daily use, the xt2 really hits that need. Excellent useful real world review. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you like the video.
You answered a lot of my concerns and questions about this camera. Very experienced and knowledgeable, hands down the best review I have seen in this topic! thank you!
Thanks, glad you liked the video
This is a helpful review. I've experimented with Fujifilm for a few years with the XE1 and have absolutely loved it. Now I'm looking to similarly get a Fujifilm on a small budget but looking for something full featured - tilting screen, capable video, better EVF, and capable autofocus - and the XT2 really seems to be the sweet spot in terms of bang-for-buck.
It's a great camera, you'll really love it
Pragmatic and honest assessment of a mirrorless system for landscapes vs a highly regarded conventional DSLR system by a real pro. Gives me confidence that my recent decision to move toward the Fuji system is valid specifically because of its portability without giving up quality images. Not sure about the future of my extensive Canon and Nikon gear. whose quality is still top notch but such a hassle to lug about. Much appreciation Mr Mumford.
Thanks so much for the comment Raymond, really glad you found the video useful. You'll be more than happy with the Fuji system, I've been shooting landscapes with them for 4 years now and have never been disappointed.
I can't believe the this channel is just 8 months old. The quality and the editing are superb.
Thanks so much, that's a really nice comment. Video is pretty new to me, I only started with it this year and it takes me quite a while to put one together. Still got lots and lots to learn though.
This is a great video..... thanks. I am right now thinking about to get me an X-E3 or an X-T2.... but I think it will be the X-T2......
Thanks for this great personal review! I'm not at all a landscape photographer and I already own a X-T20, but watching it was super interesting and just like every review should be: a profound opinion, detail knowledge, good sample imagery and work insights, easy-to-follow talking and pleasant voice. Keep on the good work!
Hi Robin, thanks for the comment, I'm glad you like the video. I have an X-T20 as well, it's a fantastic camera which I intend to get around to reviewing soon.
I've just bought a used T2 as my first camera ever and I think it's gonna help me through the understanding of photography, and this is very helpful!
Thanks for the contents!
It's a wonderful camera, I'm sure you'll love it
Graet channel. I am one of those thinking about switching to mirrorless.... I own the nikon D7200 and some lenses. This video was super important to me as it talks about the real need of a full frame sensor.... I have just found out that I don't particularly need one.
Hi Bruno, thanks for the comment, I'm glad you like the video (and the channel).
Same here. I have the d7200 and the 17-55 f/2.8 Really sharp and great image quality. Other then that I own a ultrawide and a telephoto but have to say I've been going out less and less for shooting since I find the entire setup to be just too heavy for my liking.
Also I like to ride motorbikes and stop at beautiful places to wander off and take pictures - for that. The Nikon is just too much
I m a Canon user and recently I went on some steep treks and my 14kg bag was bringing me down.
I used the XT-1 in the past for landscape and I preferred it over my old 6D. But in my country Fuji is just entering the market and not much is available here. I sold my XT-1 for a huge loss.
But still, FujiFilm is a game changer in many ways.
With this video, you've hot yourself a new subscriber and it seal the deal on witch camera i'm gonna buy. I love shooting landscape, especially mountain. It's gonna be my first camera that is mine. And I was recommended the 10-24 for wide angle.
Thanks Samuel
Great point about connection with wider environment, waves etc with tilt screen.
Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found the video useful
Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you found the video useful
First of all inspirational work you're doing. And you did convince me to get the X-T2 to replace my D600. Something every other youtube reviewer has failed to do. It's not the technical stuff, it's that you used it 6 months for pretty much exactly what I want to do with it and came back saying it's the best camera for you. I mean I want a camera that can do the job, but for the price it needs to give something the competition can not. I know it can do portraits and other travel photography perfectly fine, actual user experience from carrying it to mountains was what I wanted. Please keep reviewing stuff exactly like you do and thanks for the effort.
Thanks for the comment, glad you like the videos
Hi Andy, I've been BIG FAN of you. Thanks again for the great review especially for X-T2. So glad because I also use it.
I got 10-24 and 55-200 following your advice and now I'm so satisfied for the result.
Hi Jeong, thanks for the comment and I'm glad you like the video. Glad you're enjoying the X-T2 and those lenses. They're all I need for 90% of the photography I do.
So great video mate.... Thank you so much! Even if many new cameras came out since then, it is still so relevant to hear the real things that matter after all. Thangs again and keep it up!
Thanks for the comment, glad it was useful
Andy, I shoot landscapes (was actually just in Iceland with my Leica SL). I agree 100% that full frame bodies are extremely hard to carry around all day in that environment. Considering downsizing to a X-T2 (hoping X-T3 soon). I also have Sony A7ii and lenses. This seems like a good compromise. Looking at the raw files from Iceland I found in most instances I pulled out a go pro for a quick shot while hiking rather then pulling out my leica SL... that is a problem.
Want to be able to shoot family travel as well. I do this as a hobby, size and weight continues to be an increasingly important factor as I have now kids.
Thank you and keep up the videos enjoy your cinematography style.
Thanks, glad you found the video useful
Thanks for the informative video! Im a backpacker and want to do more landscapes. Right now I have the 23mm 1.4 and the 35mm 1.4, and love the lightness of the kit. This video helped me a lot.
Cheers Tony, glad you liked the video
Great review, thanks for taking the time to share. Also, the photographs shown in the video are gorgeous. I'm loving the colors and dynamic range of this camera a lot.
Thanks Alexander, glad you liked the video
Andy, I stumbled upon your broadcast by chance and have to say I really appreciate and enjoy your presentation and how you respond to the questions from your audience. You do so without arrogance and with such honesty and passion which I can't say about other reviewers. So refreshing! Like you I used to travel with a Nikon D3s and purchased an XT-1 for travel about a year and a half ago and just love it. Ordered the XT-2 yesterday and can't wait to get it into my hands. Thanks! BTW Iceland is just incredible isn't it?!
Hi Daryl, thanks for the comment, it's incredible gracious of you to say that. You're going to love the X-T2, it's just such a lovely camera to use. All the best.
Thanks for sharing, it's people like you that make the photography community so amazing.
Thanks Mia, thats nice of you to say.
Hi Andy Great review. I have recently moved to the XT2 from a D800e which was great but as you say heavy! It took me a long time to move due to comments about excessive noise, even at low iso. But, now being in my middle 60's and struggling carrying the heavy gear I made the move along with the 16-55mm 2.8 and the 50-140mm 2.8. These are probably the only lenses I'll need for my landscapes. Relieved to say that I found the noise surprisingly not as bad as first thought. Shoot to the right and be sensible in Lightroom and virtually no noise at all that can't be carefully removed in post.
I suspect a lot of plugins that people use to edit their images especially HDR really pull out the noise. Really love the EVF especially for old eyes like mine!
Jim
Hi Jim. I don't really have a problem with noise either. I tend to be pretty limited in my processing LR, I don't add any sharpening or clarity there, and do most of my contrast and sharpening in Photoshop and mask it out of the sky.
Thank you for the video I use canon 5dsr for commercial and portrait inside studio , but never took it out for wedding after Xt2 purchase, its light weight and natural light photography made fun
Thanks Bilal, glad you like the video
very helpful and still very relevant, i was only out yesterday on a Thames embankment session with my X-T2 and i love it.
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed the review. The XT2 is still a great camera
I ordered a X-M1 as a way to enter the APS-C market (refurb off eBay). Watching your vids tells me there is a place to go when I'm ready. Thanks for putting this out there.
Have fun with it :-)
Wow! what a review...left me mesmerised from begining to end. The content was captivating. Like a great storyteller, your delivery felt really genuwine and immersive as it was layered with stories from months of real experience with the camera in the field. Some of the other channels can learn quite a lot from this style of review. Finally, the soundtrack was superb and those sweeping shots of you and your travelling group on location was spellbinding and inspiring. A huge well done and a massive thank you for sharing your experience and producing a review of this quality.
I'm now going to make a cup of tea and watch it all over again !
Thanks for the lovely comment. I'm glad you like the video
Andy, thank you for the great X-T2 landscape photography review.
Thanks, glad you liked the video
Great review! I also use the X-T2 mainly for landscape with the Zeiss 12 / Fuji 18-55 Fuji 55-200 - but sometimes also for action / dog photography (mainly 55-200).
And sometimes I just mount the 35 or 23 2.0 and use it as a "walk around" camera.
I think that that´s one of the beautys with the X-T2 - the versatility :)
You can;
1. Mount the battery grip and the 40-150 and use it as a professional kit for portraits, journalism, weddings etc. combined with primes like the 56
2. Use it for landscape and similar with the wide angle lens of choise and the 55-200
3. Mount a small prime and use it for street photography
Hi Christian, glad you liked the video and thanks for the comment. Indeed, it's a great all-round camera. I also use it a lot with the 18mm f2 as a carry everywhere and video camera.
How about 50-140? Pricey or heavy or both
Hello Andy! I just discovered your channel a few hours ago and I haven't left since! I was thinking about purchasing a Nikon D750 (coming from a humble Canon 700D), but you really made me think twice. I was also pleasantly surprised to see such amazing pictures from my beautiful country, but then I read in your blog that you actually live in Lisbon. I just wanted to let you know that you got yourself a new subscriber from Aveiro and that I will be looking very seriously into the Fuji system thanks to you. Um abraço!
Hi Raquel, thanks for watching, I'm glad you like the videos
Andy, I hope you keep making videos. It's great to find a photography - based RUclipsr that takes amazing photos.
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you like the video. RUclips (and video generally) is a brand new thing for me, although I've been a photographer for 10 years. I enjoy making videos, although it takes me a long time to do it, but hopefully I can get better because so far I've found RUclips to be a really great community.
Great video & review Andy. Glad you're thoroughly enjoying using the X-T2. The quality of your work certainly isn't suffering for it !
Thanks, glad you liked the video
In 2022, you look so younger!!! You are handsome in 2017 and in 2022 haha. I am always inspired by you and your video. Cheers!!!
Uhm, thank you 🙏
Awesome video, full of tips and usable details. Already owned a XT2, superb machine, a gem for photo lovers and landscape shooters as well.
Thanks Aritz, glad you liked the video
An interesting, balanced and informative review, thank you Andy.
Thanks Dave, glad you liked the video
Just got mine today and your video was a great way to get even more excited for diving in... Thanks! :)
Thanks, glad you liked the video
One of the best camera experiential reviews I've ever seen (and I love equipment, so I watch a lot of them!).
I "upgraded" my X-T1 (well I also kept it) to the X-T20, which saved a bundle and got a touchscreen in the bargain. I am a bit sad to not get the portrait mode tilt, which I use a lot since I shoot a lot of portrait mode landscapes. And I just had the X-T1 and X-T20 in iceland, where I did try to baby the X-T20 in the frequent "light rain", but at one point, I just went ahead and used the X-T20 in the light rain and fortunately no problems. I just wish Fuji would 1) fix the X-T1's bracketing and 2) shooting speed...the X-T20 blows it away when taking brackets. Also, unfortunately, my X-T1 rubber exterior is starting to separate from the camera after just over two years. That's not impressive.
I am glad I didn't get the X-T2 since now there's talk of adding IBIS, which would be great for using primes and other Fuji lenses without VR, as well as my Nikon lenses (adapted). The X-T2s would be a must buy then!
BTW I too love the 10-24mm lens and the 55-200. The 18-135 is also quite an incredibly sharp lens (at least my copy) and focuses pretty close for not-proper but close macros. The 16mm lens is AMAZING, but too heavy to carry all the time (given it's a bit redundant).
Thanks Neil, I'm glad you like the video. I use the X-T20 as well, mostly for video, as a carry around camera and as back up. It's a lovely camera. I've not used the 18-135, I rarely shoot in the mid range other than for portraits (and for that I tend to use primes like the 18mm and 35mm) but it's probably a really useful lens to have for travelling.
It's 2018 and i'm still using Nikon D90! I came to find out if the XT2 is indeed my next cam however, I think I will stick D90 for a while since I'm not shooting as "pro" and likely print only on magazines. I was really impressed on your video! Great video! I'm subscribing!
Thanks Randelle, glad you like the video.
Hi Andy. Very nice video, full of common sense and with a thorough description of you personal usage of the xt2. I am not a pro, but I feel the same way that the xt2 is the sweet spot between size,weight, image quality and joy to use. Whatever the camera, the important point is to shot respectfully the beautiful landscape we can find and enjoy the process. Looking forward to your next videos. Cheers
Hi Gregory, thanks for your comment, and I'm glad you liked the video
Just now came across your channel. This IMO is the best all-round and objective review I've seen of the X-T2, and particularly as a practical comparison to full frame and medium format. Excellent job! And beautiful sample of your landscapes.
I've never owned a Fuji camera and have always been a Nikon shooter but I'm seriously wanting to add the upcoming X-E3 to my gear for that small and portable rangefinder-style which is expected to have at least the same image performance as the X-T2.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi, thanks for the comment...I'm really glad you liked the review. The X-E3 will certainly have identical image quality to the X-T2 as it shares all of the same image producing components (sensor, processer, etc). Fuji tend to do this with each generation of their cameras, so you'll find that the sensor appears first in the X Pro 2, then the X-T2, then in less than a year it's in the other models like the X100, X-T20 and X-E3. The differences between the cameras are just the features and the size, rather than the image quality. So the X-E3 doesn't have the dual cards, articulating screen or weather sealing of the X-T2, it's also not quite so rugged, but in terms of image and video, it's the same. I use the X-T20 as my back up camera (and also to shoot videos like this) and there's no difference at all in their output. Have fun with the X-E3, I think you'll love it :-)
I just found an x-t2 for $400 and I just had to get it after holding it. I'm glad I did. What a wonderful camera.
It’s a great camera and that’s an excellent deal. Enjoy the camera
Thanks for the video, have just changed from a Canon 5D III and can’t wait for the post to arrive with my new XT2.
Very impressed with your images and style and have just subscribed to your channel.
Thanks once again.
Thanks Ian, glad you found the video useful
Thanks for this Andy, a good review concentrating on the 'important' aspects of the camera. I have gone full circle through all formats (including MF) and will now be trying the X-T2.
Thanks for the comment. Have fun with the X-T2, hope it works out for you
The X-T1 has been my total landscape camera since 2015, I'm upgrading to the X-T2 very soon.
I loved both the X-T1 and X-T2
Excellent review Andy. enjoyed listening to your views and experience. Thanks for sharing it with us. You made made search for my lenses to get ready for another trip to Portugal. Cheers
Thanks for the comment Abdul, glad you liked the video, and enjoy your trip to Portugal
Thanks for a very enjoyable review! Your photography is inspiring to me, and I like your practical point of view. I’ve used an X-T1 for years, and am just about to upgrade to the X-T2, and this vid confirms my opinions of it, despite the just-announced X-H1, which is just too big for my needs. Cheers!
Thanks for the comment Ted
Perhaps the best camera review I ever watched and I agree that the bottom line is compromising. Thanks.
Thanks so much, glad you liked the video
Finally an awesome review !
Thanks so much
Really great video Andy. Honest and very informative, love mine and would like you say it's the best camera I have ever owned. Love your work.
Thanks David, glad you found the video useful
Very informative video! I forgot you can do a panoramic shot if you wanted to do big prints!
Signed in just to subscribe and thank for making such a great video! I'm a fujifilm user myself and have been debating about adding an xt2 to my collection. I think I'm sold!
Cheers Ford, glad you found it useful
Excellent review! I've been shooting the X-T2 exclusively now since January for my landscapes. I really love it.
Thank you Patricia
I just picked up an X-T2 to replace my X-T10. I didn't get as good of a deal as Axley 865 but I am happy. So far I have only shot wildlife but I am looking forward to my first landscapes/seascapes next week. I will be pairing the X-T2 with the XF 16mm f2.8 and the XF 35mm f2.
Have fun with the camera. Thanks for the comment
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Hi Andy a great review and I shoot with a Fuji Xpro2 so its great to hear such a detailed review!
Thanks Mark, glad you liked the video
I very like wach yours videos. You are helpfoul in many of my thinks around fuji cameras. I am also fuji photografer. I have x-pro2 but after this video I going to buy new x-t2 ;) And one more, your landscape photos are fantastic! Thanks for everything!
Thanks so much for the comment, really glad you like the video
Brilliant review. One of the few I could watch in its entirety.
Thanks Tony, glad you liked the review
I really enjoyed this video and agree with the points you make. From shooting Nikons for the last 35+ years, I did not switch systems (I don't believe Fuji is quite 'there' yet when it comes to continuous focus / tracking), but bought an X-T2 and X-T20 to take on a road trip through Brittany recently and I'm SO glad I didn't have to cart around my (usually) heavy bag. The two bodies with 4 lenses in their Billingham bag came in at approx 5kg (I also used the 10-24 and the 55-200, as well as a Samyang 8mm fisheye and the 18-55 kit). Great travel kit and I'm very happy with the resultant images!
Hi Irene. That's not dissimilar from my own kit, I love the 10-24 and 55-200, and along with a couple of portrait primes that's pretty much all I need. I've heard a couple of people comment on the continuous AF, it's not something I ever really use in my work (landscapes, street and travel) so I can't really comment, although I'm planning on shooting a "big wave" surf competition next month so I'll get a better idea of it's short-comings.
Thank you so much for your reply! I will look out for your big wave shots and am interested to hear your thoughts after shooting that. My favourite primes are the 16mm and 90mm and I do use an adaptor for some Nikon and Nikon-mount Zeiss lenses
Thank you for replying and I will look out for your big wave images and am interested to hear your comments after the event. My favourite primes are the 16 & 90mm
I have been using the X T 20 which for what I do currently (retired MPA for 17 years) is a great camera. The two main lenses mentioned, don't have an aperture ring with numbers nor does the 18-55. I am considering the 18-135 as when on a small boat cruise a week ago, I found that the expanded range would have been nice as generally I would be using an aperture above the lens' base smallest aperture. The tilting screen while nice is not something I tend to use outdoors because it is still difficult to view the image and because after all the years of never having had such a device on either a 35mm or 2 1/4 format camera, habits are hard to overcome. I seldom use anything more than single shots and use the center focus and re-frame rather than moving the focus point around. Looking forward to seeing more videos and images (which are outstanding). TIA
Hi, thanks for the comment. I've also got an X-T20, which I use as my carry around and video camera (this video was shot with it). It's a great little camera.
While I have found that RAW images from my always carry camera, the X100 IV by Sony provide better results than just jpg, the X T 20 provides such high quality jpg due to sensor and lenses, I have not bothered with RAW but I am now thinking that maybe some situations might be worth considering doing that. So often I just simply, as a check, run my jpg through my Affinity Photo auto adjustments and find that other than white balance (which I don't like the auto rendering) nothing changes from the image which looks exactly as I saw it at the time of exposure. The Fuji cameras are just outstanding in providing optimal results without a lot of PP.
Great review Andy. I just finished a gruelling trip in northern India where I did find the weight of my Nikons is really hampering my movement. I do have a XT2 but for making things simple, i went with my D810 and the D750 as a backup to limit to only one camera systems. Im seriously thinking to get another XT2 and ditching Nikon altogether.
Hi Salva, glad you liked the review. I know what you mean, and carrying the D810 and D750 must really weigh you down. When I switched, I took an XT1 and XT10 to Indonesia with me for a month and really noticed the difference. I also noticed that shooting street portraits with the X system was a lot more discrete than with the big Nikons. I used Nikon in Myanmar and Morocco for street portraits and you really notice the difference between having a huge camera between you and your subject, and something much smaller like the Fuji.
So if you're not sure you could get the X-T20 as a back up/second camera to your X-T2. It's even smaller and lighter but gives you identical image quality to the X-T2. I use one as my carry around camera, as well as my back up and video camera.
Noted Andy. Will have a look at the XT20. Again, thank you very much and keep on making your amazing shots!
Rivzi....for me, the DR in the D810 still hold supreme, but not by much!
Really useful thanks Andy. I've owned one for a month or so now, with the same lenses, and can only echo what you're thoughts.
Thanks, Kev, glad you liked the video.
A very informative video Andy. As a canon full frame user (almost exclusively for landscapes) down sizing is something ive been debating about over the last year, but the loss in resolution has always put me off. Your video makes me think my concerns are unfounded! ☺
Hi Michael, thanks for the comment, glad you found the video useful. Is there any way you can try out an X-T2 at a local dealer with your own SD card, so you can see how you feel about the IQ
Thank you for the effort and sharing. I am a very appreciative subscriber. As a 70yr about to travel through Australia and New Zealand for six weeks, I am seriously thinking about lightening my load and leaving behind my Sony A7R3 kit while taking my Fuji X-T2 (and X-T1 as a backup). I was also going to rely on the 10-24/55-200 combo (along with 23/2 + 50/2 for non landscape images). Any lenses I should also be considering? IYHO, is the X-T2 still good enough? Thumbs up.
The X-T2 is a great camera, and the IQ is lovely, but it is showing it's age a little now in regards to focus speed. I personally don't care too much about resolution, but you may notice the step down from your Sony. Those lenses look fine, and it's what I used for years.
Excellent review Andy! Subscriber for a long time already.
Thanks for watching Marc, I appreciate it
I'm moving from nikon to fuji ordered mine last night 🙏😇😇😇😇 I can't wait
Good luck with the switch Marcus, I hope you enjoy the new system as much as I did when I switched.
Nice video. As for....do you need FF high MP for landscapes over Fujifilm smaller sensor....I don't necessarily need FF (don't use anything more than 24 MP) but I prefer it when doing more critical professional work for agencies. In that respect, I usually shoot medium format film when I'm being REALLY nit-picky and just transfer to disc. I just love the Fujifilm system along side my Nikons. They make a great paring...added benefit of using Nikkor glass on the XT 2. I don't think I will ever change this paring and when I want to travel really light, I just carry the Fuji with 2 or 3 lenses. Thank you much for your videos. I must, that's...MUST get over to England and Scotland (my mother's ancestral home) and shoot tons of beautiful scenics. Keep up the good work. I'll look you up when I get there.
Thanks so much for the comment. I've been shooting landscapes professionally with the Fuji APS-C system for 9 years now and never had a client complain. They simply can't tell the difference.
Enjoy your trip to the UK. I don't actually live there, but there certainly are some lovely places to visit...particularly in Scotland
Good video Andy. Nice to see someone assess a camera and demonstrate its potential by showing examples of their work and your work looks really good - so I'm subscribing. Too many mediocre photographers and gear hogs out there making these videos. Got my X-T2 about five months ago but, for various reasons, not had much chance to use it. I still have a Nikon FX system and I'm hanging onto that but there's just something about the retro styling and feel of the Fuji that makes it the best camera I've ever held and a joy to use. Additional features? With all the travel you do I would have thought built in geotagging would be useful and I would welcome IBIS although not a big deal for you, I guess, as so much of your work is tripod based. Fuji's in-lens OIS is pretty impressive though. One thing I would really like to see is Fuji reviving the Fujica brand name again on its cameras. Nostalgia on my part perhaps as I cut my photographic teeth on Fujica 35mm film cameras back in the day. I think Fujica is a great name for a camera whereas Fujjfilm sounds a bit naff especially as there's no film involved. Right that's it - I'm off to launch a 'bring back Fujica' campaign.
Hi George, thanks for the comment. I can understand you keeping hold of the Nikon FX stuff, it makes sense until you're utterly convinced that you're not going to use it anymore. I didn't go into it in great length in the video, but my own switch was similar. I bought an X-T10 with the intention of using it as a carry everywhere camera and a back up to my D800, and then seeing how I felt about the system before waiting for the X-T2 to come out (this was back in 2015 when it was clear than Fuji would be launching the second gen cameras like the X Pro 2 in the following year). As it happened, I was given an X-T1 to take with me on a trip and thought it would be too much to take two full camera systems, so decided to leave the Nikon at home and just use the Fuji. I didn't miss the Nikon system at all and came back knowing I wouldn't use the Nikon again, so I sold it off.
So I think you've got to be sure that you really won't miss the Nikon, and as you said, you've not had much chance to use the X-T2 yet. I'm sure you'll love it when you do though :-) I know what you mean about the retro styling about the Fuji cameras....I personally think the X Pro is the most beautiful camera I've ever seen BUT for my uses it's a less practical camera than the X-T series. The X-T has a better grip, better EVF, balances (and looks) better with zoom lenses, flip out screen, better video, etc etc...but bloody hell, the X Pro is just such a nice looking camera :-)
Nice idea to "being back Fujica". I actually have quite a lot of contact with Fujifilm Portugal, and might suggest it next time I see them ;-)
excellent review. wow !! Just wow !!!!
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed it
Loved your review, I’m waiting for the X-T3 (currently on D750) and this review makes excited about the move ... I do mostly landscape and your review was really what I was looking for :) I also have an X-T10 and I love Fuji lenses and experience hence why I want to make the switch ... thanks again ... and awesome photos!
Thanks for the comment Gerardo, glad you found the video useful
Great review, has made my mind up to purchase the T2, the quality of images is great, been researching for ages, I mainly take street photos and portraits, so thinking of getting the 23mm f1.4,thanks again for a great review
Thanks for the comment. The 23mm f1,4 is a fantastic lens and you'll love the XT2 for street photography
I'm thinking about selling SOME of my Nikon gear to get a Fuji XT-2 system for landscapes while backpacking. Great review, you've certainly swayed me towards saving up.
Hi Andy, thanks for the comment, glad you liked the video. It makes sense to keep your Nikon gear alongside the Fuji gear. I've got a colleague who shoots with both side by side. Different things work for different people
Terrific video, I now want a XT2, I have an XT1 and love it.
Thanks Joe, glad you like the video
Thank you, Andy, for a great overview of the camera. I just got X-T2 moving from Nikon D610 because of the same reason. Since I just got it yesterday, I have a long way to learn and use its full potential, but I can't wait to bring it outside and start shooting.
Thanks, glad you like the video.
Hi Andy first superb photographs have just purchased my graphite X-T2 along with the 4 zoom lens into a learning curve having come from Canon full frame 5D i digrese just to say really enjoyed the video, very informative and look forward to seeing more
Dennis
Thanks Denis, glad you liked the video
Outstanding professional review. Thank you for all the information. Photos look amazing
Thanks so much, glad you liked it.
Absolutely love this camera. I haven't been able to set it down for 6 months now. Just 1 complaint. The viewfinder rubber bit has broken 3 times, and this is issue for me considering it's a component you use literally every time you take a photo.
Hi Domenic, thanks for the comment. It is indeed a beautiful camera and a pleasure to use. That does sound like a problem, when you say it's broken 3 times, do you mean the same piece breaking 3 times, or have you had to replace it 3 times. It's something you should mention to Fuji or the place where you got it from, because as you say, it's something you need a lot.
Excellent. I refuse to change from my xt1. Jpeg quality is lovely (i have red-green colour deficiency, so it is no use trying to process my raw files). Very glad to hear about the 10-24, that is next on my wish list.
The X-T1 is a lovely camera, I used one before the X-T2.
Wonderful personal yet dispassionate assessment. Thank you.
Thanks Philip, I'm glad you liked the review
Very nice pics, very nice IQ out of the X-T2 and lovely to see the comparison with the GFX-50. Although I have to say I think the difference from what I see here is significant. But that is me. Thx!
Hi, glad you like the video.
There is a difference between the two cameras, but bear in mind you're seeing a 100% view of a 50mp camera next to a 24mp camera, but how significant is it really? When the two images are shown without zooming in on my screen, it's almost impossible to see a difference. On a print the size of a double page spread, it's also very difficult to see a difference. Look at it this way, the X-T2 with the 10-24mm lens costs $2600, which is exactly the same price as the 23mm lens alone on the GFX system. Add in the camera and it's more than $9000 of equipment!
So there is a difference, if there weren't then there'd be something severely wrong with the GFX. But how often do you need that resolution? As I said, in magazines and prints up to around 60cm then it's almost impossible to see a difference, so the question is, does that difference significant in your work? In mine, it's simply not.
Great review. I too use both the FF Nikon and the Fuji XT2 love the Fuji.
Thanks Eric, glad you liked the video
A very helpful and informative video Andy.
Do you think the X-T2 is still a good buy in 2024? I was considering an X-T3 but the 2 is getting great reviews. Also, if you had to recommend only one lens for landscapes, what would it be?
I’m upgrading from a Pentax K10D bought in 2007!
Really hard to say, it depends on what's important to you. The X-T2 is certainly a lovely camera and I was very happy with it, and I don't really feel that the X-T3 will give you different results (slightly faster AF and a wider range of video options aside). As for one lens for landscapes, I can't do that. I personally couldn't live without an ultra wide (the Fuji 10-24 or the Sigma 10-18 are both very good) and a telephoto lens (the 55-200 is really nice for the price). Mid range zooms are always not wide enough and not long enough for me, and it's the focal length I tend to shoot the least. So while the 16-80 or the 16-55 are great lenses, they are my 3rd choice when it comes to what lens I need
@@AndyMumford Thanks Andy. It’s a bit foolish of me to think in terms of one lens. I like more intimate, up close landscapes, so a couple of wider lenses might be more suitable. I’m more interested in photos, with a bit of video thrown in, so the X-T3 might be overkill. Thanks again for taking the time to give a detailed answer.
Love your photo works, Mumford.
Thanks so much
Great review! I'm considering the switch from D800E mainly because of the weight: I spent last weekend walking 12 hours a day on sea rocks under the sun with a 20kg bag and it wasn't funny at all! I did switch to Sony in the past but I wasn't happy with the files and mainly with Sony awful U.I., but Fuji seems to have nailed it with the xt-2. Your review surely helps with the decision ;-)
Hi Francesco, glad you found the video useful. The D800E is an excellent camera, and I was really happy with it...but like you said, it's a heavy system when you include all that big full frame glass. I've not used any of the Sony cameras, but have heard a lot of negative things about the UI, and besides, it's still a full frame camera, so you might save 400g or so on the body, but the lenses are still the same size and weight. I guess a lot depends on how you feel about giving up full frame....I don't know if it will help but I made some (very unscientific) comparisons between the D800E and the X-T1 when I originally made the switch in my blog www.andymumford.com/blog/2016/12/26/switching-to-fuji-first-impressions That was the X-T1/10 though..the X-T2 performs significantly better.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do :-)
Thank you for the reply! I was almost sold and then I started to find lots of ugly reviews on muddy foliage and small details on the XT-2 sensor, downloaded some RAF files and indeed I saw quite a drop in resolution and definition when compared to the D800. I know the X-trans sensor works differently but I'm a little shocked, being 100% a landscape shooter. Did you find any of these issues in your experience, and do you think these are related more to the raw processing software than to the camera itself? Sorry If I'm asking you lots of questions, I'll make sure to try the camera in the field myself before making any decision. :-)
No problem Francesco, switching systems is a huge thing and it's something you've got to be absolutely comfortable with. For myself, I bought the X-T10 as a back up camera to my D800E for a trip to Indonesia as I wanted to see what Fuji was like, and the X-T10 was a cheaper X-T1 (with identical IQ). Fuji then lent me an X-T1 as well and I decided to leave the D800 at home as I didn't want to be carrying so much stuff. At the end of the trip I realised that, not only had I not missed the D800 at all, but I'd really enjoyed using the Fuji cameras and was really happy with the images. I sold the Nikon system a month later (and I'd been using Nikon for 8 years, so I was pretty attached). You could try something similar, borrow one for a trip, or invest in an X-T20, which has identical IQ to the X-T2, and even if you don't make the switch, the X-T20 is so small that it makes a fantastic carry around camera that you'll certainly use a lot.
OK, but to answer your questions. Resolution is certainly better on the D800, it simply has more MP and there's no getting around that. How important that is depends on you. I rarely print bugger than 60cm across. That's more than a double page spread in a magazine or book, and the prints you see behind me on the wall in this video are 60cm across (from a 12mp Nikon D3). So although the D800 has more resolution, how much do you need it in your work? As for definition, for me the lens is a stronger determiner here. I was a wedding shooter for quite a while so I wanted fast lenses and had the 17-35 f2.8 as my wide angle and the 70-200 f2.8 v2 as my tele. Great lenses, but it was a heavy kit. When I gave up weddings I switched to f4 lenses (16-35 f4 and 70-200 f4) to save weight and size, and these were the lenses I had when I switched to Fuji. In my experience the Fuji lenses are sharper, particularly in the borders and corners, so even though the D800 had more resolution, parts of the image had less detail than the Fuji because of the softness off the Nikon lenses in those areas. Now my tests weren't scientific, but I shot the comparisons exactly as I would if I were shooting landscapes in the field and that was the conclusion I came to. It's possible that the faster f2.8 Nikon's I'd had before would have been sharper (certainly the 70-200) but I didn't have them to compare. But it's worth noting that Fuji also make "better" lenses than the ones I used to make the comparison (the 14mm f2.8 prime and the 50-140mm f2.8 tele, which has exactly the same coverage as the 70-200mm), but I'm happy with the performance of the zooms I use.
The muddy foliage issue I definitely did notice on the X-T1, (particularly in areas of repeated patterns like tree leaves), but I honestly can't say I notice it with the X-T2. It could be that Adobe have improved compatibility LR, or it could be that Fuji removed the issue at sensor or processor level, but it's not something I really notice. I don't shoot a lot of foliage to be fair, but you can see in this video the comparison shots from Tuscany, I show some of the grass and and weeds at 100% on both the X-T2 and the GFX (which has a traditional bayer sensor) and I can't really see a problem with it. Still, I've read a number of people say it's an issue on the X-T2, so I can only say it's not something that I notice in my own shooting.
Good luck with it, whatever you decide to do :-)
Andy, thanks again for taking the time to reply so much in detail! As you say in the video, no camera is perfect, so I'll take my time and do tests as much as I can before deciding on anything. In the meantime I'll focus on shooting and traveling, which is the best part of the job! Have a great day and cheers from Japan!
Do it. I had a D800E and now an EM1.2 with all the lenses. The weight difference is huge. In the case of the Oly if you really need very hires low noise shots you have Pixelshifting. Which I use often for landscapes. Anyways: since the XT2 IQ is very similar to the Em1.2 (not pixelshift though) I bet you will not be disappointed. Since the Oly has an awful user interface (it is not only the menusystem I am afraid) I would not recommend that one for you. So go for the XT2 I'd say and have fun.
ne of the best review period, thank you sir!!!
Cheers, glad you like the video
I am a big backpacker and regularly traipse around the Scottish Highlands. I am now convinced that this is the camera for my travels. I have a friend who has the Sony A7 11 which is a lovely camera, but the XT2 is the one I think I will choose.
You can't really go wrong with either camera, they're both great. If weight is a priority then the Fuji lenses are smaller and lighter than the Sony (and still exceptional quality).
Thanks for the advice, forgot to say fantastic review by the way.
Thanks Anthony
Great "no-nonsense" review!
Thanks Gerardo, glad you liked the review
Nice review and enjoyed visiting your blog. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Mike, glad you liked the video
thx for your honest review!
Thanks for such a great video. Your images are fantastic. I think the old adage still applies - the best camera is the one you have with you. I really like Fuji's film simulation modes and would like to try the X-T2 sometime.
Thanks Janet, glad you liked the video.
I used to mock the tilt screens but I used the hell out of it on the X-T2 when I was shooting the milky way this summer especially in portrait mode.
Yeah, it's one of those features that you only used to see on entry level cameras, and then when you have one, you're like "how did I ever live without this before?" :-)
Thank you for the very level headed and fair review. An the images! Superb!
Thanks Tormod, glad you liked it
Nice video Andy, I love all my Fuji's! I was predominantly shooting on a pentax 645Z (51mp) and swapped that for an apsc fuji X kit. Could not be happier. Cheers Tom
Hi Thomas, glad you liked the video. I'm a huge fan of your stuff and love what you're doing with the X Series. Keep it up mate :-)
Ahh, thank you Andy. Likewise mate, your work is always a pleasure to view.
Hi Andy - great review - many thanks for posting it.
Thanks for the comment, glad you liked the video
Hi Andy, wonderful review! I picked up an X-t20 a few months back leaving a crop nikon behind and I haven't regretted anything yet. Curious what your filter setup looks like. It looked like you maybe had a Seven5 system from Lee?
It's hard to argue with someone who is published. Nice job !👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks Joel. Glad you like the video
thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge really enjoyed it Andy ...
Cheers Marc, glad you liked the video
Very nice review Andy. And a nice framing of your video with your nice photos on the wall. It would have been nice though to remove the small obstructions at the left and the right of the frame.
Thanks Mike, glad you liked the video. I'll bear in mind what you said about the framing :-)
I would highly recommend Capture One Pro over LR, especially for Fuji files. Just loading the RAFs without any processing or sharpening and there is a lot more clarity and fine detail extracted by Capture One compared to LR. And when you start adding a bit of sharpening that's when you see LR seriously messes up the RAF while in Capture One sharpening is fantastic on the Fuji files.
I have no clue why this is, perhaps Capture One knows better how to handle the non Bayer sensor of the X-T2, but for me it's made a huge difference. Plus I very much prefer the color tools in Capture One compared to the clunky LR ones. And LR just seems to get slower and slower with each release...
Hi Mihai, thanks for the comment. I've tried Capture One and never really got on with it, although it's conversion of Fuji RAF files is better to Lightroom. My workflow uses Lightroom only as a catalogue/viewer for my files, I've never used it for processing work as I prefer the flexibility of Photoshop layers. So I do my RAW conversion in Iridient Developer (which I've found offers the best RAW conversion of Fuji files) as a plug in from Lightroom. I then do all my processing (including sharpening) in Photoshop, before saving the file back into Lightroom. It sounds more complex than it is actually, but the only difference to my workflow from when I wasn't using Fuji files is the extra step of opening and converting the files from LR into Iridient Developer, which takes around 30 seconds. I should probably make a video on this actually, it's something I get asked about a lot.
Great review ! I own the xt2 and use it for video and portrait photography . Any suggestions when shooting portrait as far as settings , sharpening , color level , exc .... thank you much !
The Gitzo Traveller Ser 1 is $815 US. There are better options for less I would think...nice work and review.
There are certainly cheaper options, but I’ve not seen better. If you look around you can get them cheaper. I paid less than $700 for mine.
Well, I'm convinced. Thanks.
Thanks, glad you like the video
Hi! Great review! Really covered the practical areas in field and post processing. I do have a question though, I'm just starting with photography and saving for a X-T1 but really appealed for the X-T2. Having used the X-T1 for a year and moving to X-T2 now, do you think the X-T2 (with kit lens) is a better choice than the X-T1 with a 24mm or 35mm? Thanks!
I think the X-T2 is a better choice. The kit lens isn't as good as the two primes you mentioned, but it's still very good.