Value For Money
The Fujifilm X-T2 is available for around £1399 body only which makes it £50 more than the Fujifilm X-Pro2 at £1349 body only. There are a number of alternatives available, and for those looking for a camera with strong 4K video recording abilities, you could look at the Sony Alpha A6300 and Panasonic Lumix GH4.
Have a look at more premium compact system cameras in our Top 13 Best Premium Mirrorless Cameras. You'll also need to buy a memory card and a case or bag to keep your camera safe and protected - have a look at our complete guide to camera bags.
Fujifilm X-T2 Verdict
The Fujifilm X-T2 is an excellent camera, with a high resolution 24 megapixel sensor, high speed shooting, which can be boosted by the optional battery grip, and more advanced features for those who want more from their camera, such as dual SD card slots, and 4K video recording. There are a wide range of Fujifilm lenses available for the X-T2, and Fujifilm continue to introduce new lenses. For alternative lenses, there are three lenses available from Zeiss, with a number of other lenses available from Samyang.
The high quality weather-sealed body with metal construction and a vast number of external controls for aperture, shutter, ISO and exposure compensation make it easy to change settings, without having to resort to on-screen menu controls. The Fujifilm X-T2 is slightly larger than the X-T1, and with the optional battery grip could be considered quite large for a mirrorless camera. The benefits provided with the battery grip are definitely worthwhile though, particularly as you get significantly better battery life.
Above all, the Fujifilm X-T2 delivers excellent image quality, with high speed focus, and excellent noise performance. Every new release from Fujifilm gets better, and the X-T2 certainly delivers great results. Fujifilm has also had an excellent track record of introducing new firmware to new and old camera models, and if this continues, then we can expect the X-T2 will also get better with time.
Fujifilm X-T2 Pros
- Excellent noise performance
- Excellent colour reproduction
- 3inch tilting screen
- Excellent electronic viewfinder
- Faster performance with battery grip
- Improved battery life with battery grip
- Rapid focus
Fujifilm X-T2 Cons
- Price increase
- Larger than X-T1 (some may prefer this)
- 340 shot battery life without battery grip
Comments
Quote:I can't wait for the full review and testing.
me too. it is gonna be my favorite camera!
Handling for anyone with a nose is comprised by positioning the evf in the centre, and with no prism or mirror it's just not needed. It could have been better if designed as a more compact alternative to the X-Pro 2 and a water resistant update on the X-E2s, with a more logical body design. The evf could even be adjustable so it could be placed in the ideal position or even removed as a remote.
But mirrorless manufacturers seem to lack a bit of confidence and believe they need something that looks like a dslr to be taken seriously. Olympus and Sony have the same issue with their 'pro' models.
Whichever floats your boat, but i do love both those camera's but im going to treat myself to an x-pro1 first, my budget cannot stretch to either xp2 or xt2!
It's just something to be aware of rather than a serious negative - and something that the DR options don't rectify. Thanks
Josh
The camera and kit lens just blows me away, the 100-400m is a beast, straight out of shot jpegs are so sharp and represent what I see with my eyes.
Maybe after 12 years with shooting with Canon and owninging the 7D for the past 4 years (forever adjusting ISO performance in Lightroom) have pushed me to change and try something different.
The fact is, is that I relish the challenge of switching systems, I can't afford to buy the latest Canon and the L range lenses , so I spent my money on Fuji (yes I know it's a lot to spend in one go), what difference, although the 100-400mm is big the XT-2 is almost toy like in weight compared to my old 7D, but ISO performance on the XT-2 is rediculous, and also pics have been sharp, sharp, sharp! I guess tech has moved on in the past 4 years. Yes, I could have bought the latest Canon, but I could never have bought the glass to go with it.
You make your choices and make the best of it, the proof is in the images you present... at the end of the day... (I've been saying this for over a decade)... it's the final image that counts not how you got there
We've had it longer than a week and shot at Le Mans, etc, and will be adding more images when we take them. We'd be happy to share your images if you wanted to add any, please do send and add your views on the camera,
Thanks
Josh
Puts me off coming back.
Sorry.
Vikram
Quote:I like the x-pro2, but i like the new x-t2 as well, but which is best?
Whichever floats your boat, but i do love both those camera's but im going to treat myself to an x-pro1 first, my budget cannot stretch to either xp2 or xt2!
I purchased an X-Pro1 2 months ago for a great price. Awesome camera. And just purchased an XT-1. I would love the XP2 and XT2 but like you, I can't stretch the budget that far haha.
by MartinWait
by MartinWait
Everything is super quick... and iso performance blows my old Canon 7D out of the water (but, the 7D is a few years old now).
It's going to take me a while of getting out of editing habits having been with Canon for so long. All I can say is EVERYTHING is sharp... whatever I point this Fuji at
Oh by the way, I love the X-T2 it's a wonderful machine!
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