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<blockquote> <p>if i was the OP, i would meander over to the <a href="http://www.fujix-forum.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fuji X-Forum</a>, and ask a wider sampling of actual Fuji shooters their opinions on the XP2 or other Fuji bodies and the pros and cons of using adapted Nikon lenses on Fujis in general, as well as those two specific F-mount zooms. You might get some of the same responses, but at least you'll get a larger demographic of people who have actually used Fuji cameras.</p> </blockquote> <p>Sure I'll head over to those forums as well and see what they have to say, though the responses will be the same. That for a short time frame I can use adapters on my Nikon lenses but eventually I will end up buying Fuji lenses.</p> <blockquote> <p>You could do worse than choosing an XPro2.<br /><br />It wouldn't be my choice, but my needs are different. </p> </blockquote> <p>Edward, what are those needs?<br> </p> <blockquote> <p>The weight and bulk of a camera is usually not an issue for me. I will carry an 8x10 view camera, a heavy tripod, and a case full of cut sheet film holders if that is what the job requires.</p> </blockquote> <p>Same here, if I go on photo walks or workshops I carry my full kit + manfro tripod. Though now I'm trying to reduce the amount I carry and make due with just 1 lens which most of the time is the 24-70.<br> </p> <blockquote> <p>a small form factor is a key component in candid shooting, since my 24-70 Nikon can be intimidating.</p> </blockquote> <p>Exactly, the minute I start point my 24-70 people start posing...</p> <blockquote> <p>The OP may even find that the D600 with just the 50/1.4, which he already has, is enough.</p> </blockquote> <p>Yes but at a dinner table a 50/1.8 doesn't focus on close subjects that's why I prefer carrying zooms.<br> <br> <br> <em>ANYWAYS</em>, this was enlightening. <strong>Bottom line</strong> is, even though I can use my Nikon lenses via various adapters I will have to suffer with various loss of functionality be it IS, AF or whatever. And <strong>EVENTUALLY</strong>, I will have to let go of my legacy lenses and get camera/brand specific lenses.<br> <br> Thank you all for your insight. Eric, I will look into the X100 + 35/2 or XE1 + 18-55 & XT10 and also the m4/3 maybe as a backup camera.<br> </p>

<blockquote> <p>if i was starting from scratch and had decided on an XP2 as my main body, i would get: 14/2, 16/1.4, 23/1.4, and 35/2. possibly the 27/2.8 instead of the 23, although i do love fast primes. no zooms. these lenses all play to the camera's strengths. expensive, yeah, but that would be a nice kit. if i just wanted a compact body+ lens, i'd look at XE2 or XT10 w/ 18-55/2.8-4 OIS. if i was planning on mainly using big zooms, i would instead look at the XT1 with 16-55/2.8 and 40-150/2.8. at that point, however, i have a mirrorless DSLR equivalent and have moved away from the compact RF aesthetic. using 3rd party zooms with an adapter on an XP2 kind of sounds like an exercise in counter-intuitivity, especially if these are lenses without dedicated aperture rings. it can be done, but that's a Frankencamera, and kind of a waste of an XP2, IMO.</p> </blockquote> <p> <br> I'm not a very big fan of primes. 1-2 is what I'd have, maximum if I had to would be 3. From your list I'd have either the 14/2 or the 16/1.4, leaning towards the 16 because it'd be a faster lens and the for the second I would get a 56/1.2 which John mentioned instead of the 35/2. Main lenses would be the zooms, 16-55/2.8, 50-140/2.8. And <em>then maybe <strong>IF</strong></em> I wanted to I'd go overboard with the new soon launching 100-400mm. Oh yes, I'd invest in a Lensbaby Composer Pro for the Fuji or use the current one I have with an adapter for the tilt-shifted part of me.</p>

<blockquote> <p>i dont completely understand the logic behind buying a $1700 body and not spending a dime on lenses</p> </blockquote> <p>Eric, its not that I'm not going to spend a dime on the lenses. I will <strong>HAVE</strong> to invest in any new camera that I plan to buy in the future, but I want to do it over time.</p> <p>Initially I had planned to sell off my complete Nikon kit, but the prices that people offered for the lenses were mind boggling. I bought a used Tamron 24-70/2.8 for AED2200 (approx $580), some f*cking idiot offers me $200.</p> <p>That's when I thought that if I could use the my Nikon Lenses on the X-Pro 2 until I get both good deals on Fuji lenses and good buyers for the Nikon Lenses.</p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p>XPro1s are down to just <a title="$499" href="http://www.samys.com/p/Fuji/16225391/X-Pro1-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera-Body-Black/107898.html?origin=product-search&gclid=Cj0KEQjw-Mm6BRDTpaLgj6K04KsBEiQA5f20Eyx7hDGiqGqaNr6xRyZKbxssLBvTwZqCU8GhbcghlZ0aAg728P8HAQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$499 new right now</a>.<br> the XT10+18-55 kit is just <a title="$900" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X7QTTME/?tag=nmphotonet-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$900 on Amazon right now</a>, which could be a solution for you. </p> </blockquote> <p>Eric, I will look into this. There is someone selling a X-Pro 1 with 18-55/2.8-4 for AED2750 ($740) here in Dubai, while XT10 (body only) for AED2350 ($640), another XT10 with 35/1.4 is for about AED3200 ($870).</p> <blockquote> <p> At first, I had a problem with the adapter I tried. I had to damage the adapter to remove it from the lens. After I got a better adapter, I had no problems.</p> </blockquote> <p>John, which one would you recommend since my Tamron 24-70/2.8 doesn't have the aperture ring?</p>

<p>@Wouter... I don't think it'll handle the big & heavy lenses off the tripod very well especially the 24-70 ... And to answer your question there is nothing wrong with the D600... In fact I had no issues with it that the whole photography world was bitching and moaning about... The only reason why I'm thinking of changing is that now I'm finding it heavy to carry around with me everywhere...</p> <p>@Jochen.... Strange... I checked out the X-Pro 2 at their launch here in Dubai and comparing to the D600 the AF is very very fast...</p>

<p>Hello peoples...</p> <p>I am in the market for changing/upgrading my camera. I currently own a Nikon D600 with Tamron 24-70 f2.8, Nikkor 80-200 f2.8, Nikkor 50 f1.8, Samyang 14 f2.8 (manual focus) and Lensbaby Edge 80 with Composer Pro.</p> <p>I shoot as a hobby, so I don't want to go for the D800 or D810. I was thinking of upgrading to the D750, since I have invested in the lenses (the Samyang and the Lensbaby are recent purchases). However, the only thing stopping me is the weight of the camera, most of the times I don't bother carrying my camera because its too heavy to carry around for a night out with friends or family.</p> <p>I am looking at the Fujifilm X-Pro 2 but the only thing stopping me is the investment in lenses. So up until I end up with a couple of fujifilm lenses can I use my Nikon lenses with any adapter of sorts? If yes, what would be my best option?</p>