David Mitchell
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I would just go with a Sony NEX, I have mounted basically all of my older lenses on without issue, gives more choice on what you want to shoot 
New Fuji X Series model - X-M1
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Kev Pugh
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I would just go with a Sony NEX, I have mounted basically all of my older lenses on without issue, gives more choice on what you want to shoot
....and just to complicate my night terrors..
Larry Bolch
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Pretty much every lens since World War II that can be focused, can be mounted on the X-cameras. Novoflex have some mounts for very rare lenses, and there are a wide variety of low cost adapters from China on eBay. The Metabones Nikon G Lens to Fujifilm X-Mount Camera Speed Booster is now available, so if I get one, all my Nikon lenses will match their field of view on the D700, but also pick up 1.0EV in speed.
I have a mount that should be here any day now, to handle my old Canon RF lenses, and I plan on getting a Nikon adapter as well for my X-Pro1. There are a couple of high-end Zeiss lenses now in the XF mount and Samyang/Rokinon/Bower have an ever growing catalogue of manual focus, but highly regarded lenses in the native mount. Meanwhile the catalogue of excellent Fujinons continues to grow.
I greatly appreciate the level of support. Even though the X100 dates back to 2010, there is a strong rumor that a firmware update may come through as soon as the end of the month. With the X100s on the market, most other camera companies would have long forgotten the previous model. I was very happy with it on day one, but must admit that it has been getting better and better.
I have a mount that should be here any day now, to handle my old Canon RF lenses, and I plan on getting a Nikon adapter as well for my X-Pro1. There are a couple of high-end Zeiss lenses now in the XF mount and Samyang/Rokinon/Bower have an ever growing catalogue of manual focus, but highly regarded lenses in the native mount. Meanwhile the catalogue of excellent Fujinons continues to grow.
I greatly appreciate the level of support. Even though the X100 dates back to 2010, there is a strong rumor that a firmware update may come through as soon as the end of the month. With the X100s on the market, most other camera companies would have long forgotten the previous model. I was very happy with it on day one, but must admit that it has been getting better and better.
Steve Boykin
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As an X Pro user, this is one of the things I have been happiest about. Their commitment to improving the camera I bought as opposed to cranking a new model.
I am also happy about their commitment to quality lenses.
Larry Bolch
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I was well familiar with Fujinons in the industrial-level market, and was somewhat dubious that they could move well into the consumer market. Wrong! The XF lenses have been excellent. Even the new XC (casual) lens has been getting good reviews. It is in a mount that uses a lot of composites, but seems to be fine optically.
So far, I have only the initial three, 18mm (27mm FOV), 35mm (53mm FOV) and 60mm (90mm FOV)—the classic photojournalist's kit from the middle of the last century. I may add to it from time to time, but am in no hurry. I do have the Fuji adapter for my Canon RF lenses on order and it should be here any day now. I have the classic Canon f/1.2 50mm, which was a much sought-after lens way back when, and am curious how it will stand up against present day glass. At some point I will probably also add the Rokinon 8mm fisheye—inexpensive and highly reputed. Neither will really be my workhorses.
The 60mm f/2.4 seems to be suffering from some Internet Amplification Syndrome, and a lot of people seem to be wary of it. It does take a bit of effort to get the most out of it, but is not a challenge for anyone with a bit of experience. Of the three, it gets used the most—40% of my exposures. Tonight, I did a gallery of what it does so well. Please take a look.
The FX 60mm Fujinon in Action
Chris Dodkin
West Coast Correspondent
I'm still torn with these X Pro's and going Full Frame but because I've been asked to do some serious work lately it leans towards FF but will it last? then the X Pro series comes back to wake me up at night..oh the stress of it all
X-Pro is a bit pants really Kev - you wouldn't catch me with one!
