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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Fuji X-M1 leak - no VF + new 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 and 27mm f/2.8 lenses | |
Jman13 wrote:
Camera looks very nice. Bad part? Fragmentation in the X line...that is, the new 16-50 and 27mm do NOT have aperture rings. I'm assuming this means that this function will be moved to the rear wheel or something on the X-E1 and X-Pro 1, but that is flippin' annoying. The best thing about the X cameras is the classic and simple control scheme, and now, if I want these lenses, I will have a different control scheme for these lenses than for all the other lenses. I really hope other future X lenses don't have missing aperture rings. I guess their thought is that the 'average' shooter that the camera is targeted to will be confused by an aperture ring, but for cryin' out loud...give people some credit...it's not that hard to figure out the 'A' setting on the shutter speed and aperture dials. ...Show more →
I agree with Jordan, this is disappointing. For me, one of the best aspects of the Fuji system is the ergonomics - and the aperture rings on the lenses is a big part of that. Its one thing that often causes me to use my X-E1 over my OM-D.I don't care so much about the 16-50 not having the aperture ring, but to not have it in the 27mm prime is a mistake.
Honestly, I don't know why Fuji even feels a need to compete in this lower end market - there is so much competition from Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, etc - this part of the market is so over-saturated with options and competition as it is, where Fuji really has an opportunity is with the enthusiast market and that's what they should be focusing their attention, in my view. I mean, how many non-enthusiasts even know that Fuji exists?
Edited on Jun 21, 2013 at 11:54 AM · View previous versions
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