However, probably due to such life it is unusable in the focal length range from 35 to 100!
Between 25 and 35 mm photographed normally, then totally overexposed from 35mm.
And if you normally-to-telephoto range up and herzoomt, I then frequently "lens error" (in English "Lens Control Error").
Imagine only time that would happen a go on vacation!
The Google Search
"Lens Control Error" xf1
then gave 7310 results! So it is not a regrettable isolated incident, but a systematic quality problem with the XF1.
Assumption: If the shutter is moved to open position (ie always for autofocus and / or exposure between 35 and 100 mm?), It remains "stuck" there. Perhaps proverbial due substandard lubricants? This of course is devastating because the diaphragm yes at the same time is also the closure.
You may also play a role when the XF1 a longer time is not used once. Would be affected then not much-used but little-used XF1.
By that I must strongly advise against any of the XF1 here. After a certain service life it is for electronic waste (or into a pure wide angle camera).
Yes, Fuji will probably have to get replacement, but if the replacement Dinger also carry the same problem in itself, this is not an acceptable permanent solution for me. Whether the warranty period starts anew after each replacement or not, I have also googled for now.
"Fuji X" is so damaged as a name for myself and done as a system.
Because the XF1 is not the only, example of the first Google hit (DPReview forum): ". Sticky aperture blades were a problem for another Fuji camera, the X100"
