Sell my Nikon FX gear and go with Fuji X-Pro 2?

[jaomul]

Well in regards to things not going well, keep your chin up and you can make things happen for yourself. Also, don't be afraid to get help if needed.

In regards to brand switch, I'd say don't do it. Not because Fuji is better or worse than Nikon or ff vs crop craps, but at the moment you have a good system you are familiar with. Change it up and there will be things you'll love and hate about your new system, at a cost to change, but will will likely NOT take photos any better or worse.

I'd advise if you must do something to maybe swap you your least used lens for a smaller well featured camera that you'll be happy to carry. Ymmv

 

[nerwin]

Well in regards to things not going well, keep your chin up and you can make things happen for yourself. Also, don't be afraid to get help if needed.

In regards to brand switch, I'd say don't do it. Not because Fuji is better or worse than Nikon or ff vs crop craps, but at the moment you have a good system you are familiar with. Change it up and there will be things you'll love and hate about your new system, at a cost to change, but will will likely NOT take photos any better or worse.

I'd advise if you must do something to maybe swap you your least used lens for a smaller well featured camera that you'll be happy to carry. Ymmv

Thanks dude. I've been going on and on and on about selling my macro lens..why don't I just do it and get a smaller camera and then use the extra money left to put toward the 85 1.8G and a set of Kenko Ext tubes and that way I best of both worlds.

 

[Dave442]

I think you owned the 85mm f/1.8 at one time. I think that is of course an excellent portrait lens. I see very few macro shots on your Flickr, and fewer portrait shots. So go ahead and sell the 105 macro, and pick up the 85mm and go take shots of people. Shots where the people are looking at the camera, talk to the people and put some stories up on your blog.

The X-PRO2 is certainly a beautiful camera, but over your D610 it is really just better in street and people shots where you want to be less intrusive. Except for event shoots, I see even less street photography on your Flickr than the macro and portrait.

You have a lot of images that I like, but I think you can expand into some other areas of photography that will give you much more opportunities to use your current camera. I think the spark is to just go out and do it and not what equipment you have on hand.

 

[nerwin]

I think you owned the 85mm f/1.8 at one time. I think that is of course an excellent portrait lens. I see very few macro shots on your Flickr, and fewer portrait shots. So go ahead and sell the 105 macro, and pick up the 85mm and go take shots of people. Shots where the people are looking at the camera, talk to the people and put some stories up on your blog.

The X-PRO2 is certainly a beautiful camera, but over your D610 it is really just better in street and people shots where you want to be less intrusive. Except for event shoots, I see even less street photography on your Flickr than the macro and portrait.

You have a lot of images that I like, but I think you can expand into some other areas of photography that will give you much more opportunities to use your current camera. I think the spark is to just go out and do it and not what equipment you have on hand.

That's why I think getting a more portable camera will allow me to get out and take more pictures when I dont want to be weighed down.

Is macro lens handy? Sure. But I didn't get into macro as much as I thought I would.

I had the 85 1.8g before but on DX. But it was too long so I sold it. But now on full frame, I might like it better.

 

[gsgary]

Love of photography is not connected to the gear you use, if you love photography then you love photography, if you are a gear head like me then photography is just an excuse to get more photography equipment.
Lucky for me I love photography as much as I love gear so it goes hand in hand.
Right now I am completely in focus to improve my skills, I have 2 mentors and I shot events, portraits, real estate and I improve everyday and this is not connected to any gear.
So if you lost the love to photography then just sell your gear and get a nice point and shoot for traveling or just when you feel like shooting something, dont waste your money on moving to another system only to find in few weeks/months you are back to square one like you are now.
I dont know you but I have a feeling you simply fell out of love with photography, nothing wrong with that but dont waste you money just to try something that might be pointless and a waste of time.
Look deep inside of you, dont rush into anything, see if you still have true passion for photography and not gear, if you do then see how and why Fuji or Sony or who/what ever will be better for you then what you currently have.

I used to collect fountain pens, had invested a fortune in it, few times in value of what I currently have in photography gear, one day I felt I fell out of love with this hobby, I waited few months just to be sure and when I felt like I really lost interest in this hobby, I sold my entire collection.
Few of my friends where shocked as they knew me as the fountain pen guy who always have some vintage fountain pen in his pocket and then all is gone, now almost no one remember this hobby of mine.
Sometimes we move on in life, it happened and its natural.

What a load of rubbish, the gear you use makes a massive difference to how much you enjoy photography

 

[IronMaskDuval]

If it makes you feel any better, I've been paid for a shoot using an a3000. There is nothing in the meaning of professional gear other than marketing. Sure, better body... weather sealed, but none of this matters for a professional studio photographer or someone who couldn't care for anything but sunny weather. I have an a7, a7r, 5d mkii, xt1, and my go to camera is a four/five years old apsc. My lead cinema guy whips out his canon t5i more often than his hand cannons.

Admit it. You have gas.

Heck, my best shots thus year came from a compact pseudo point and shoot.

Just buy it or it's gonna keep itching.

 

[Derrel]

Your situation is why I almost always suggest that people who want a macro lens to buy a used one--because macro lenses are often bought, used for a bit, then shelved, then eventually sold off.

 

[bhop]

There's also the rangefinder shape/style to consider. A lot of people don't like it and prefer the XT1 or XT10 because it's more SLR like.

Personally, I don't have an X-Pro2, but i'm saving for one and if/when I get it, i'll probably sell off all my digital Nikon stuff. I don't shoot paid gigs though. If I did, i'd probably have to do some research about whether the X-Pro would meet my needs.

I have an X100T and it's become the only digital camera I enjoy using. I have my d300, and i've used a Canon 5dMKIII at work, but I just don't feel any kind of satisfaction using them.

 

[nerwin]

Your situation is why I almost always suggest that people who want a macro lens to buy a used one--because macro lenses are often bought, used for a bit, then shelved, then eventually sold off.

Yes, I completely made a mistake when buying this lens. I should have just saved money and bought the cheap Tokina 100mm 2.8 so I could at least try macro instead of dumping $800 on a lens that I'd end up selling a year later, if it sells of course and losing money. Don't get me wrong, I think its a fantastic lens, but I just don't think macro photography is really my thing right now. So I might as well accept the loss and get something that I will use and optionally make me a better at photography...in theory anyways. hahaha.

I really do need a second camera though, especially for video and the RX100 M3 fits the bill perfectly.

 

[Gary A.]

I am late to this thread ... but I have a FF system (1Ds), an APS-C system (X100S, XT1, XP1, XP2) and MFT system (EM1). I found the Fuji to be a wonderful compromise between the IQ of FF and the small footprint of MFT. If you're looking for video, then Fuji isn't for you.

Unless, you're a rangefinder type of guy, I wouldn't recommend the XP2. Fuji invested a lot into the XP2's design to reflect and project a film camera's feel and handling. Hence, no articulating lcd, to accommodate the rangefinder-ish optical viewfinder the EVF isn't nearly as large and as good as the XT1, so far no battery grip - so going vertical isn't as easy as with the XT1 and if you change ISO often - the lift and turn ISO dial on top the SS, for many is problematic (I don't mind it).

If you are a rangefinder type of guy, then the XP2 is definitely for you, if not ... then wait for the XT2.

On the positive, the XP2 is a wonderful camera. Fuji controls are designed for manual handling, the body and lenses are metal (rock solid), the AF is fast and accurate, Fujinon lenses are top notch, Fuji IQ is top notch. The Fuji cameras are sexy and the XP2 has the very best shutter sound than any digital camera I've had or heard. Fuji's are a sheer pleasure to use and they capture one helluva image.

I have just switched from Aperture (which is not longer being supported by Apple) to Iridient Developer for RAW conversion. Most Fuji shooters rate Iridient as the best program for Fuji RAW conversion. Iridient is a hundred bucks.

 

[Dave442]

The Sony X100 seems like a decent camera and I really like the Fuji XP2. I don't do video. However, I would go with one that would not require selling off your D610.

 

[nerwin]

I am late to this thread ... but I have a FF system (1Ds), an APS-C system (X100S, XT1, XP1, XP2) and MFT system (EM1). I found the Fuji to be a wonderful compromise between the IQ of FF and the small footprint of MFT. If you're looking for video, then Fuji isn't for you.

Unless, you're a rangefinder type of guy, I wouldn't recommend the XP2. Fuji invested a lot into the XP2's design to reflect and project a film camera's feel and handling. Hence, no articulating lcd, to accommodate the rangefinder-ish optical viewfinder the EVF isn't nearly as large and as good as the XT1, so far no battery grip - so going vertical isn't as easy as with the XT1 and if you change ISO often - the lift and turn ISO dial on top the SS, for many is problematic (I don't mind it).

If you are a rangefinder type of guy, then the XP2 is definitely for you, if not ... then wait for the XT2.

On the positive, the XP2 is a wonderful camera. Fuji controls are designed for manual handling, the body and lenses are metal (rock solid), the AF is fast and accurate, Fujinon lenses are top notch, Fuji IQ is top notch. The Fuji cameras are sexy and the XP2 has the very best shutter sound than any digital camera I've had or heard. Fuji's are a sheer pleasure to use and they capture one helluva image.

I have just switched from Aperture (which is not longer being supported by Apple) to Iridient Developer for RAW conversion. Most Fuji shooters rate Iridient as the best program for Fuji RAW conversion. Iridient is a hundred bucks.

Yes, Iridient appears to be the best software out there for converting Fuji's X-Trans raw files, but its only available for Macs. Maybe they will make a Windows version someday. But doesn't seem like it. Fuji has Silkypix converter which works okay. But even so after testing out numerous raw files from the XP2 and X100T, my raw files from my D610 are just superior in every way. But, can't really compare as one is full frame and the other is not. That's a makes a huge difference. I just don't think these cameras can replace a DSLR, not yet anyways. They are just two different cameras for different needs. There is no one solution for photographers, that's why there is a vast selection of cameras available on the market.

But in terms of looks, Fuji is making me sweat. hahahaha.

 

[nerwin]

The Sony X100 seems like a decent camera and I really like the Fuji XP2. I don't do video. However, I would go with one that would not require selling off your D610.

Yeah...I think the RX100 M3/M4 is great choice for me. But by the time I sell..if I sell..my macro lens..I might as well just pick up the new Nikon DL 24-85!! No viewfinder..but I think I can manage.

 

[gsgary]

I am late to this thread ... but I have a FF system (1Ds), an APS-C system (X100S, XT1, XP1, XP2) and MFT system (EM1). I found the Fuji to be a wonderful compromise between the IQ of FF and the small footprint of MFT. If you're looking for video, then Fuji isn't for you.

Unless, you're a rangefinder type of guy, I wouldn't recommend the XP2. Fuji invested a lot into the XP2's design to reflect and project a film camera's feel and handling. Hence, no articulating lcd, to accommodate the rangefinder-ish optical viewfinder the EVF isn't nearly as large and as good as the XT1, so far no battery grip - so going vertical isn't as easy as with the XT1 and if you change ISO often - the lift and turn ISO dial on top the SS, for many is problematic (I don't mind it).

If you are a rangefinder type of guy, then the XP2 is definitely for you, if not ... then wait for the XT2.

On the positive, the XP2 is a wonderful camera. Fuji controls are designed for manual handling, the body and lenses are metal (rock solid), the AF is fast and accurate, Fujinon lenses are top notch, Fuji IQ is top notch. The Fuji cameras are sexy and the XP2 has the very best shutter sound than any digital camera I've had or heard. Fuji's are a sheer pleasure to use and they capture one helluva image.

I have just switched from Aperture (which is not longer being supported by Apple) to Iridient Developer for RAW conversion. Most Fuji shooters rate Iridient as the best program for Fuji RAW conversion. Iridient is a hundred bucks.

Yes, Iridient appears to be the best software out there for converting Fuji's X-Trans raw files, but its only available for Macs. Maybe they will make a Windows version someday. But doesn't seem like it. Fuji has Silkypix converter which works okay. But even so after testing out numerous raw files from the XP2 and X100T, my raw files from my D610 are just superior in every way. But, can't really compare as one is full frame and the other is not. That's a makes a huge difference. I just don't think these cameras can replace a DSLR, not yet anyways. They are just two different cameras for different needs. There is no one solution for photographers, that's why there is a vast selection of cameras available on the market.

But in terms of looks, Fuji is making me sweat. hahahaha.

Have you looked at Capture One for raw files it is industry standard most top photographers use it, I've been using it for about 10 years and it produces wonderful colours

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[astroNikon]

Your situation is why I almost always suggest that people who want a macro lens to buy a used one--because macro lenses are often bought, used for a bit, then shelved, then eventually sold off.

Yes, I completely made a mistake when buying this lens. I should have just saved money and bought the cheap Tokina 100mm 2.8 so I could at least try macro instead of dumping $800 on a lens that I'd end up selling a year later, if it sells of course and losing money. Don't get me wrong, I think its a fantastic lens, but I just don't think macro photography is really my thing right now. So I might as well accept the loss and get something that I will use and optionally make me a better at photography...in theory anyways. hahaha.

I really do need a second camera though, especially for video and the RX100 M3 fits the bill perfectly.

I buy used.
and then my "macro" lenses are lenses that have macro ability such as my 24-85/2.8-4.0 that has a macro switch, and a couple other lenses. Not true macro, but good enough for how often I use it. Plus I have these weird screw on "macro" magnifiers for my 50mm that came with it.