I've been debating going for a Full Frame (R6m2 or R5) or a GFX as a second camera to my xpro 3. I think the ergonomics of the rangefinder-style cameras from the x mount really never come into question because of how small the lenses are, but when I throw a larger lens on my xpro 3 I can definitely feel the awkwardness. I think buying a grip helps but it also adds weight so it's a win/lose. After watching a ton of reviews, I think if I go GFX I'm leaning towards the 50s2 just because of the ergonomics. Like you, I loved the rangefinder styling, but I just don't think its practical in a camera bigger than my xpro. Nice review!
Thank you, the 50s II is great but clunky when it comes to AF. I recommend you hire one and try it before you buy. The colours are sensational, I am absolutely loving it with my Mitakon 65mm f1.4, a lens I highly recommend.
@@sethiphotography Yeah I've heard the AF is clunky, but I would probably be using Manual lenses (obv the Mitakon) and some 645 lenses. It would likely be to replace shooting film with the price of film + dev these days!
With my X-E4 I use to use a handgrip when using the 70-300mm zoon. Thanks for your video, I'm going to go to with 50S ii, or maybe the 50S. I'm not sure IBIS is worth £600... Really appreciate that you take the time to explain your journey. Oh yes... 3 way tilt is so important. A must have for a camera at that price.
i also had trouble holding on to the camera with a range finder style camera. then, i followed the hold the lens with the left and click with the right technique
I have owned and used Fuji S5 Pro APS-C digital SLRs. I have owned and used Fuji X-Pro2 and X-Pro1 APS-C digital mirrorless. I have owned and used Fuji 6x7cm and 6x9cm medium format film rangefinder cameras. When the GFX 50S made its debut, I was able to handle it. It was so different ergonomically to what I was used to shooting that I decided against buying it because I thought it would be too painful adjusting to a new camera. However, I am once again considering the purchase of a Fuji GFX medium format digital. Your video has been very helpful.
Be careful with the 80 1.7 wide open with full body shots where the person is like half the height of the frame or the person is a third of the frame. It is very soft at those distances. I thought I was missing focus but none of the ground would be in focus either. Up close it is very sharp but it can be soft for environmental portraits. At least my copy was. Not sure if the 55 is better in that regard or not. I sold my 100s before it came out.
This might be the horrible eye autofocus. It seems to always focus on the eyelashes which turns into a big miss on the 80mm at f/1.7 with close subjects. The GFX autofocus is pretty bad.
