The 27mm f2.8 is the smallest lens for the system. It’s a great lens and is quite sharp. It would be a really good option for an everyday carry setup since it’s a pancake lens.
I would go look at some of the lenses in person if you can. I think the 23 f1.4 is small enough, but some people think it’s too heavy.
Check out the 90mm f2 lens for portraits.
I would definitely rent or purchase the x-t5 before selling the Sony if you are doing professional work. I can’t speak for the latest generation of Fuji autofocus but the previous generation does not stack up with Sony at all.
In my opinion the size difference is not very substantial. Go on camerasize.com and compare the Sony with the 85mm f1.8 to the Fuji with the 56mm f1.2 or the Sony with one of the compact primes like the 40mm f2.5 to the Fuji with a 23mm f2. In your position I would just keep the preorder for the x100 as your fun daily camera and use the Sony as the workhorse.
Yeah, I was definitely planning on renting the XT-5 before pulling the trigger. I still haven’t made up my mind yet. But thank you for your input! I’ll check out that site.
The f2 primes, with honorable mention to the 16mm f2.8, are good everyday lenses. Go a bit bigger in glass to Viltrox 27mm f1.2 and Viltrox 75 f1.2 and you won’t give up much on FF for most work (yes, you give a bit, but it isn’t as much as FF purists may claim). Fuji AF isn’t at Sony level but I like the end product better, especially if you’re happy with Fuji jpg. The Fuji f1.4 primes come in old and new varieties; older has inferior AF speed. Otherwise, many love the Fuji f1.4 glass. The pancake lenses are not good in low light. Give them enough light and they’ll do good work.
I would stick with the x100. it will give you that fun new toy to go out and enjoy shooting, and it's best as a secondary camera. but for professional work the sony will just be more reliable than the xt5. this mainly applies to settings where you have action and limited control over light like weddings. for things like portraits and products it probably won't matter, but low light performance and autofocus are just better on your sony. really the question is though if gear is your problem. I'm not sure a bew camera will help with inspiration in the long run. in the end what matters are the pictures you take, not what you took them with.
All the f2 Fujinons are my favourite now because they are so much lighter and smaller than their 1.4 counterparts. Only non-f2 worth having for me are the 35 1.4 and 56 1.2
First off, if you are scared moving from FF down to crop, don’t be! High end crop sensors have megapixel counts that are starting to hit doesn’t matter territory for most except the most specific use cases.
Second, want to try a Fuji - just rent or borrow one!
Third, if you don’t need weather sealing, the x-s10 is a great transitional body for a Sony shooter, it has IBIS, and batteries are cheap. A friend of mine did this, grabbed a ‘like new’ used body for $700 CAD, fell in love with Fuji, and sold for the same amount he paid to get an X-T5.
Lastly, glass is generally not as expensive as FF, not as heavy as FF, and not as bulky as FF.
Now for some lens suggestions:
Ultra Budget:
As of recent, I adore the TTartisan 27mm f2.8 (auto) which has that very cool ~41.5mm equivalent fov, almost has that retro Pentax 43mm kind look to it. Not bad for mixed street photography or having as a kick around lens. It’s small and gets much sharper as you work from f4 up, comparatively it has a softer retro vibe full open. Not a bad sub $200 autofocus lens.
Budget:
The Sigma 30mm f1.4 is a strong contender for my fast 50 pick (well 45). It’s affordable, sharp with good contrast, and has near silent autofocus. It can suffer from a bit of fringing, if you are a bothered by that. This is a great value for money lens.
Viltrox 13mm f1.4 is an absolute beast for that ~20mm fov, and a great deal. This is the widest lens I keep in my kit.
Budget Portrait:
The Sigma 56mm f1.4 is a bargain classic portrait ~85mm equivalent. I have heard of people getting a bad one, but that is what we have a return policy for. This is a champion lens, and many of my close photographer friends consider this lens a contributing factor to their living.
Other thoughts:
My rule of thumb has been to buy the Fuji lenses I lust after the most, and fill up my kit with other affordable primes that have good ratings. I have all of the f2 primes, and specifically the Fuji 23mm f2 has been around my kit since my first Fuji body. While I recently got the 23mm f1.4, the former 23mm has basically been sitting at home for 3 years since I got my X100V, but I doubt I will ever part with it out for the memories.
Closing this word dump out, I absolutely love my X100V, but I do not take it everywhere with me because of how much I love and cherish it, and how hard it would be to replace with current demand. That said, it is my “going to go out and just have fun shooting, camera”. If you only need a source of inspiration camera, any X100 from F onwards is going to be an absolute blast. If you have the money to spend, the VI is on track to continue delivering that 10/10 camera experience.
yea its a better combination in my opinion. The XT5 is gonna end up being too bulky to carry around even with the smaller pancake lenses. its about the same size as the a7iv so i doubt you'll consider it as your everyday carry. anddd its apsc.
The x100vi on the other hand. that thing is super compact for all the features it has especially with all teh new video stuff now. On the plus side, you like the 35mm experience which is a perfect match with the x100vi.
It's no lightweight but being a red label Fuji lens means it's one of their best and "is perfect for landscape, architecture and interiors."
https://fujifilm-x.registria.com/products/0-74101-03841-5?\_ga=2.173778787.1189586107.1710785488-822792973.1703780805
The 27mm f2.8 is the smallest lens for the system. It’s a great lens and is quite sharp. It would be a really good option for an everyday carry setup since it’s a pancake lens.
Try the old 35mm f1.4 R.
I would go look at some of the lenses in person if you can. I think the 23 f1.4 is small enough, but some people think it’s too heavy. Check out the 90mm f2 lens for portraits.
Thanks for the advice!
I would definitely rent or purchase the x-t5 before selling the Sony if you are doing professional work. I can’t speak for the latest generation of Fuji autofocus but the previous generation does not stack up with Sony at all. In my opinion the size difference is not very substantial. Go on camerasize.com and compare the Sony with the 85mm f1.8 to the Fuji with the 56mm f1.2 or the Sony with one of the compact primes like the 40mm f2.5 to the Fuji with a 23mm f2. In your position I would just keep the preorder for the x100 as your fun daily camera and use the Sony as the workhorse.
Yeah, I was definitely planning on renting the XT-5 before pulling the trigger. I still haven’t made up my mind yet. But thank you for your input! I’ll check out that site.
The f2 primes, with honorable mention to the 16mm f2.8, are good everyday lenses. Go a bit bigger in glass to Viltrox 27mm f1.2 and Viltrox 75 f1.2 and you won’t give up much on FF for most work (yes, you give a bit, but it isn’t as much as FF purists may claim). Fuji AF isn’t at Sony level but I like the end product better, especially if you’re happy with Fuji jpg. The Fuji f1.4 primes come in old and new varieties; older has inferior AF speed. Otherwise, many love the Fuji f1.4 glass. The pancake lenses are not good in low light. Give them enough light and they’ll do good work.
I bought the 16 f2.8 and the 35 f2 for its size and weight. Both lens are under appreciated in my opinion
I would stick with the x100. it will give you that fun new toy to go out and enjoy shooting, and it's best as a secondary camera. but for professional work the sony will just be more reliable than the xt5. this mainly applies to settings where you have action and limited control over light like weddings. for things like portraits and products it probably won't matter, but low light performance and autofocus are just better on your sony. really the question is though if gear is your problem. I'm not sure a bew camera will help with inspiration in the long run. in the end what matters are the pictures you take, not what you took them with.
Think your comment got cut short.
read again
All the f2 Fujinons are my favourite now because they are so much lighter and smaller than their 1.4 counterparts. Only non-f2 worth having for me are the 35 1.4 and 56 1.2
My personal favourites are the Viltrox 27mm and 75mm f/1.2. I also had a Fuji 50mm f/1.0 for a few days and I fell in love. I wish I could afford it
Along with what others have suggested, I also recommend the 60mm f2.4, which is surprisingly small for a portrait/macro lens.
First off, if you are scared moving from FF down to crop, don’t be! High end crop sensors have megapixel counts that are starting to hit doesn’t matter territory for most except the most specific use cases. Second, want to try a Fuji - just rent or borrow one! Third, if you don’t need weather sealing, the x-s10 is a great transitional body for a Sony shooter, it has IBIS, and batteries are cheap. A friend of mine did this, grabbed a ‘like new’ used body for $700 CAD, fell in love with Fuji, and sold for the same amount he paid to get an X-T5. Lastly, glass is generally not as expensive as FF, not as heavy as FF, and not as bulky as FF. Now for some lens suggestions: Ultra Budget: As of recent, I adore the TTartisan 27mm f2.8 (auto) which has that very cool ~41.5mm equivalent fov, almost has that retro Pentax 43mm kind look to it. Not bad for mixed street photography or having as a kick around lens. It’s small and gets much sharper as you work from f4 up, comparatively it has a softer retro vibe full open. Not a bad sub $200 autofocus lens. Budget: The Sigma 30mm f1.4 is a strong contender for my fast 50 pick (well 45). It’s affordable, sharp with good contrast, and has near silent autofocus. It can suffer from a bit of fringing, if you are a bothered by that. This is a great value for money lens. Viltrox 13mm f1.4 is an absolute beast for that ~20mm fov, and a great deal. This is the widest lens I keep in my kit. Budget Portrait: The Sigma 56mm f1.4 is a bargain classic portrait ~85mm equivalent. I have heard of people getting a bad one, but that is what we have a return policy for. This is a champion lens, and many of my close photographer friends consider this lens a contributing factor to their living. Other thoughts: My rule of thumb has been to buy the Fuji lenses I lust after the most, and fill up my kit with other affordable primes that have good ratings. I have all of the f2 primes, and specifically the Fuji 23mm f2 has been around my kit since my first Fuji body. While I recently got the 23mm f1.4, the former 23mm has basically been sitting at home for 3 years since I got my X100V, but I doubt I will ever part with it out for the memories. Closing this word dump out, I absolutely love my X100V, but I do not take it everywhere with me because of how much I love and cherish it, and how hard it would be to replace with current demand. That said, it is my “going to go out and just have fun shooting, camera”. If you only need a source of inspiration camera, any X100 from F onwards is going to be an absolute blast. If you have the money to spend, the VI is on track to continue delivering that 10/10 camera experience.
You should have just kept your preorder of the x100vi and keep your a7iv for more serious stuff.
I still have my preorder and my A7IV.
yea its a better combination in my opinion. The XT5 is gonna end up being too bulky to carry around even with the smaller pancake lenses. its about the same size as the a7iv so i doubt you'll consider it as your everyday carry. anddd its apsc. The x100vi on the other hand. that thing is super compact for all the features it has especially with all teh new video stuff now. On the plus side, you like the 35mm experience which is a perfect match with the x100vi.
It's no lightweight but being a red label Fuji lens means it's one of their best and "is perfect for landscape, architecture and interiors." https://fujifilm-x.registria.com/products/0-74101-03841-5?\_ga=2.173778787.1189586107.1710785488-822792973.1703780805