Fuji X-T2 teste parte 2
This is the last part of the article “Fuji X-T2 Test Part 1″
This time I took the X-T2 to photograph a concert.
As in part 1 this article is not intended to influence anyone, it is only meant to share what I felt and the results I got with the X-T2.
First of all I would like to express my sincere thanks to Fuji Portugal for the help and loan of the equipment for me to carry out the tests.
When I went to get the X-T2 to Fuji headquarters, I already knew I could test it during Mariza’s concert at the Porto Coliseum. I decided to take my usual equipment, the canon, to make the first 5 or 6 songs of the concert with the security of an equipment that I already know well, so as to guarantee my usual work, and then use Fuji in the rest of the concert to to test it without pressure.
I ended up not being able to do what I had planned, when I arrived at the concert I realized that I had to register images during the whole concert, so I decided to use my usual equipment throughout the concert and Fuji at the same time, alternating between them.
This change turned out to be beneficial, because I was able to make images very similar between Canon and Fuji, which helps me to understand the differences between the two, and also made me work with Fuji in a way that is closer to reality.
First impressions
Right from the start the first impact was the difference in size and weight, now with the canon 5DMkII with the 70-200 2.8 L II next to the Fuji X-T2 with the lens XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR the difference is much more noticeable.
In the first few minutes, and considering thai had a large SLR onthe other side, the impression is that the X-T2 is a fragile piece and should be treated very carefully, but over time I got the idea that, even though it is not as “tough” as an SLR, it is strong enough to withstand the “punishment” of the hardest jobs.
When the concert started, it was rather strange to move from the SLR viewfinder to the X-T2, the digital viewfinder requires, at least for me, some time to get used to it, call me old-fashioned, but I still prefer the SLR viewfinder.
Battery
At first, the main concern I had with the X-T2 was the battery life, unfortunately for this test it was not possible to use the grip and so I only used one battery, but I still chose not to take extra measures to save the battery, such as turning off the display for example, I decided to leave everything on.
At the end of the concert I was surprised that the battery indicator indicates full battery, of course I did not use the X-T2 intensely, but when the brand announces a duration of approximately 360 images per battery, it was a surprise to exceed this value and the battery still remaining full.
Speed of use
As I had noticed in the first test, the X-T2 is easy to use. During the concert I felt I had to stop and think before making any changes, it happened to forget to unlock the ISO or Speed buttons, but this Is something that is quickly overcome with frequent use, but I have not lost any image because it took me some time to change the X-T2 settings.
Focus and images
During the concert I felt the X-T2 is fast to focus, although a fado concert is not very demanding in terms of focus speed, but has some dark or backlit areas, but here too the X-T2 performed well, only in two or three extreme situations I could not focus on.
The quality of the images is good, (for me a good image is an image that when seen at 100% in the computer is well focused and sharp, an image that is only used for Internet, since reduced even a blurry image looks good , does not serve me and ends up being deleted.) But a good image may be something relative, so it is best to show some of the images.
Images
Original image without editing (Before) and with quick editing to recover dark areas and improve white balance (After)
Fuji X-T2 | ISO:2000 | f/2.8 | 1/200 | XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR @ 72mm
Image with Fuji(Before) and with Canon(After)
Fuji X-T2 | ISO:2500 | f/2.8 | 1/160 | XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR @ 87mm
Canon 5DMkII | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM | ISO:1600 – f/2.8 – 1/125s | @170mm
Image with Fuji(Before) and with Canon(After)
Fuji X-T2 | ISO:2500 | f/2.8 | 1/1250 | XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR @ 50mm
Canon 5DMkII | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM | ISO:1600 – f/2.8 – 1/250s | @70mm
Same images at 100%
It’s not a fair comparison because the Canon has a 36x24mm sensor with 21 Mpx and Fuji has a 23.6×15.6mm sensor with 24.3 Mpx, and of course the most important thing about a sensor is the size of each pixel and here The Canon clearly has an advantage, and I have always used Fuji with a higher ISO than Canon.
Conclusion
I really liked the X-T2, it does not disappoint and it does its job.
It has several advantages over an SLR like light weight and quiet operation.
The images are good and if photographed in RAW it leaves plenty of room to recover the highlights or dark areas.
Of course we are talking about a small sensor where they have to fit 24.3 million pixels very tight, and if for most users this is no problem, it may be for those who need a lot of detail, and great prints, however I believe that this test with a prime lens would have even better results.
For those who are thinking about buying an X-T2. You will certainly not be disappointed, but I always advise you to try to test it under the conditions in which you will use the equipment, so that you can draw your own conclusion which is basically the only one that matters.
