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  1. <p>I also recently purchased a Xt10 and bunch of decent lenses including the 56mm f1.2, the 18mm f2 and 35mm f1.4.<br> I do my wedding work with two DSLRs. I used to have two D600 bodies, but i always struggled with getting the AF to be perfect on the eyeball at 200mm f2.8 with the D600 bodies, hence replaced one of the bodies with a D750- which does the job nicely. The AF is now spot on!<br> The Xt10 was purchased as a "private" camera for family and just to carry one in the backpack- as they had a massive cashback in Australia. After getting the $500 cash back on the bundle and selling the unwanted zooms and 27mm lens. I got the Xt10 for really cheap. Then bought the 56mm f1.2 on ebay (my first X lens). Once I got that combo and tested a few portraits- I was absolutely shocked by the quality of the optics, the AF accuracy (I was using face detect AF) and the stunning JPG I was getting (I only use classic chrome colour profile). I am so impressed by the amazing quality, I bought the 18mm f2 secondhand for $200 and 35mm f1.4 new for $350 after the cashback.<br> The 18mm f2 is the most underrated lens in history. Its beautiful! The 56mm and 35mm are almost perfect, but 18mm f2 isn't that far behind. Its fast, focuses close, its pretty sharp, good contrast and great colours.<br> I have used canons for 8 years, them used Nikons for last 3 years- have basically owned every good optics made by them plus some of the best glass made of M43 (including the 75mm zuiko). The 75mm Zuiko and the Fuji 56mm 1.2 are the best two lenses I know of under $2000. <br> Even for paid weddings, I shoot JPGs(actually I always shoot JPG+RAW to be safe), but I haven't even opened the RAW image once! the JPGs are almost perfect out of the camera. Factory default classic chrome is pretty sweet. Very little levels and contrast correction here and there......and the images are crisp and beautiful. Compare that with Nikon files - JPGs are flat and dull. RAW needs a lot of work to make them shine. Fuji saves me many many hours of lightroom time - and time is money.<br> I am tempted to sell my Nikon system but I just can't. DSLRs are still not replaceable (at least to me). I must have its super quick AF, simpler and direct UI, reliability and the flash system especially when the weddings finish at 11PM. I don't care about Video, but the super reliable flash system of DSLRs is one important thing that sets them apart for pros who must have super reliable TTL flash system.<br> So while I shoot the bride and groom getting ready with the Fuji, the candids, the details and daylight ceremony with the Fuji, even bridal portraits and couple shots. But when the going gets tough- the DSLR comes out to save the day. I can't imagine how to shoot dance photos with the mirrorless ...the EVF isn't efficient anymore....and the delay in viewing and locking the AF is just too much. DLSRs don't have problems there, even the D600 can autofocus without a hiccup in total darkness with a flash on the top. </p>
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