Looking Glasses

The two cameras Fujifilm X-E1 and the Pro model are very exciting and deliver cameras bekanntlicher way, excellent imaging results. Besides my Panasonic / Olympus MFT system I appreciate the advantages of "small" change systems very. Just the way this combination provides the ideal combination of space and achievable image quality. The X-E1 appealed to me, so I got myself a copy. Conveniently offered on Amazon Vine now the newly designed 55-200 telephoto with image stabilizer to test on. I was curious, I use but preferably fixed focal length for my pictures.

Contrary to Canon, Nikon and Co. you miss when you unpack the good piece of nothing. All cover a Streulichblende and Einlagtuch are included. The feel of the material mix used in plastic and metal is very good. Processing outstanding. The weight appears initially relatively low, in practice, the handling of the camera changes but clear. How this has been aptly remarks, an additional handle on the Fuji is very helpful and improves stability in image production. All moving parts run without play, the zoom ring turns tired and "smooth", which also leaves a high quality impression with the user. At just 120mm wide and in nearly 180mm at the telephoto end, the lens is still relatively compact. Which is based on the dimensions of the camera relative. Let everyone decide for themselves. The lens has two switches, with one dedicated to the image stabilizer and the other of aperture activation. The latter is a rotating ring manually adjustable. Ultimately, the lens has a 62mm filter mount.

In practice, the Fuji confirms the first impression. Fit and function are beyond reproach. No scratching or noise can be taken from the stable housing. The AF target to be investigated quietly and, provided the latest updates, also fail to be objective. It should be recognized that the Fuji does not approach in this combination by far to the accuracy and speed of a GF / GX / G GH or Panasonic. Especially with the rapidity of the difference can be described more as marginal. But it remains a fact that the Fuji promotes another type of photography and so the concept is consistent again. The Fuji thrives on precision and choice of motifs, the photographer will be rewarded with an outstanding quality. What counts as even a tenth of the AF? For the technicians among us: The glass portion of Fuji consists of 14 elements, divided into ten groups. "Two aspherical lenses and an ED lens guarantee a high resolution even at the image edges while reducing chromatic aberrations," says the producer.

The image quality is excellent for a "standard message" with static subjects. For moving sports photography, I continue to recommend the 7D and the relevant known L lenses. If you expect great bokeh here is wrong. This requires a little more intensity. Also, the Fuji is not really keen on the output light intensity 3.5. Who engraved images preferably should dim or sharpen. But that's in this class rather than standard abnormality. The distortions are hardly noticeable. CAs occur in this light sensitivity also on virtually no. I think that even with the Fuji series dispersion plays a role. My copy was relatively evenly contrary to my assumption throughout the focal length range in the imaging performance. In this respect I am quite happy with what is offered. The images are overall very balanced and natural. But nothing more. The noise of the lens is so low, that should there be no disturbing noises even when set to music recordings. Only the price is set too optimistic for what is offered to me. But who will be regulated in the near future. A good example of the regulative I call the 15-85 Canon, which came on the market with the aforementioned 7D.

Short and sweet
Positive:
+ Processing and haptics
+ Precise and backlash-free mechanics
+ Not an independent extension of the tube
+ Silent AF drive
+ Aperture adjustment
+ Image quality
+ Delivery

Negatives:
+ AF speed among MFT / NEX level
+ Price currently still very optimistic (as 9/13)

My conclusion: In a direct comparison is my 14-140 Panasonic due to the versatility (in spite of the disadvantages such as distortion, etc.) prefer. However, the Fuji wants to be together with their lenses no "eggs Wollmilchsau". Its Grand seekers underlines this. She is a specialist and wants to stay that way. They also include high-quality optics.

Note:

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If anyone has had negative experiences with a product here and the product to "positive" looks, he can do that at any time in a comment or a separate review. It often happens that even negative experiences at first not by problems with the new cameras in the width will be recognized. As an example may be mentioned here Series sensor problems (beaded necklaces) in NikonD7000 and Pentax (K5) of the last DSLR, which in practice only at specific magnifications over 100% in the picture really stood out and only through forums and product reviews from the manufacturer hand gladly taken "single case "a redemption action made. Whether one likes now listen or not, we just are and in particular Pentaxuser Fotofreunde this regard burned children. Just think of the aforementioned sensor problems SDM defaults on the lenses, the bug when DA21, repetitive exposure error of Kx, diagonally hanging seeker etc.

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