Fuji X-T2 or X-T20

[Destin]

Hey guys! Sold my D500, planning to buy into Fuji x series so I have a lighter system for backpacking/hiking.

I was sold on the XT-2 because its such a nice camera but with weight being a primary concern I’m thinking of going with the X-T20 instead for now.. it’s smaller and lighter. This camera will be used almost exclusively on a tripod with a remote release for landscape work so grip comfort isn’t super important to me.

Lack of weather sealing is a concern for me. But outside of that, what else would I miss by picking the X-T20? What do you guys think?

 

[Destin]

@Fujidave @jcdeboever

 

[jcdeboever]

XT2 has bigger, better viewfinder. Weather sealed. Faster shutter speed. Better external control (opinion). Has a battery grip for it that will increase performance. The XT20 is lighter and has a LCD touch screen.

 

[Destin]

XT2 has bigger, better viewfinder. Weather sealed. Faster shutter speed. Better external control (opinion). Has a battery grip for it that will increase performance. The XT20 is lighter and has a LCD touch screen.

Gahhh. I want all of those things. And I really want the screen that tilts both ways that only the X-T2 has.

But I’m not sure if they’re worth the extra weight and size when I can get the same image quality in a smaller package.

Maybe I need one of each!

 

[AlanKlein]

Maybe you can get your girlfriend or wife to carry the heavier one.

 

[Fujidave]

Hey guys! Sold my D500, planning to buy into Fuji x series so I have a lighter system for backpacking/hiking.

I was sold on the XT-2 because its such a nice camera but with weight being a primary concern I’m thinking of going with the X-T20 instead for now.. it’s smaller and lighter. This camera will be used almost exclusively on a tripod with a remote release for landscape work so grip comfort isn’t super important to me.

Lack of weather sealing is a concern for me. But outside of that, what else would I miss by picking the X-T20? What do you guys think?

As you might know, I have both but the one I use the most is the X-T20. It is lighter and a smaller baby brother to the X-T2, it is not WR but I never take it out in the rain. What ever one you go for though you will love, try and get the XF 18-55mm with it too, best kit lens imo.

 

[Fujidave]

Here are two links that might help you out, 1st is X-T20 and 2nd is X-T2

Fujifilm X-T20 Review • So good I bought 2!



Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape Photography


PS: Both were Nikon users too.

 

[Destin]

Here are two links that might help you out, 1st is X-T20 and 2nd is X-T2

Fujifilm X-T20 Review • So good I bought 2!



Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape Photography


PS: Both were Nikon users too.

Thank you!

 

[jcdeboever]

I have yet to run into a lens that didn't impressed me, some maybe more than others but all super nice. The 16mm blows me away every time I use it, you can use it close or far away. I'm not sure what your into as far as focal length for your landscapes. The 8-16 f2.8 should be coming out real soon. I see a lot of people use the 10-20 or the 16 for landscapes.

 

[smoke665]

Since you're jumping brands you could always go with Pentax. The K3ii would be in the same price range Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-3 II Detailed Comparison If the articulating screen is a deal breaker then the KP is the same price. Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax KP Detailed Comparison Pentax is legendary for its weatherproofing, the in camera stabilization is fantastic, the ability to shoot at high ISO, and pixel shift are the icing on the cake.

 

[Peeb]

I had the same xt2 vs xt20 debate in my mind. I won't have it for another week, but I went with the X-T20 with the kit 16-50 lens. I went with the cheaper, slower glass because I'm just dipping my toe in the water for now, AND the slower glass is smaller and lighter, which was kinda the point.

Here was my thinking on the cameras:

mirrorless: TIE
X-system: TIE
sensor: TIE
processor: TIE
cost: X-T20
size: X-T20
weight: X-T20
ergonomics: X-T2
dual slots: X-T2
sealing: X-T2

it was a virtual dead heat, EXCEPT that the variables above were listed in order of importance (to me), so the X-T20 won. I wanted a small mirrorless crop sensor camera to compliment my FX nikon, and there is no nikon camera in existence that does this, so I looked to Fuji. I'll use it primarily for travel, but I picked up a cheap nikon-to-fuji adapter that I'll play with.

I just ALMOST bought an X-T10 with the kit lens on ebay to see what I thought, but in the end just went for the newer tech.

If I really dig the X-system and nikon fails to get its mirrorless oars in the water soon, I could see myself jumping ship all the way to Fuji, but we will see...

 

[astroNikon]

I nearly bought the X-T1, X-T10 but the technology jump is very evident to the newer 2/20 ones.
So stick with the X-T2, X-T20.

They both have nearly exactly the same features ... film simulation options, etc etc. except no dual card slot, and some minor remote wireless differences, and of course the body size and EVF and touchscreen.

it really comes down to how much you want to spend and size.

Sold the D500?
Glad you keep that mini-body D810 around ... lol
why the love loss with the D500?

 

[Ysarex]

You're a Lightroom user shooting landscapes so there's a can of worms that you need to at least look into before making the jump to Fuji. Fuji uses a proprietary CFA with their cameras they call X-Trans.

The X-Trans CFA rather substantially complicates the job of demosaicing a raw file and as a result there's considerably more variation in output one raw converter to the next. The info out there is very conflicted, a lot of it is really wrong and there's lots of strong opinions so you'll have to do some research and make up your own mind. Search Google with Lightroom Fuji worms to get started.

If you decide you want to pursue it further I can help.

Joe

 

[JonA_CT]

You people need to stop with this.

Between you and @SquarePeg and @jcdeboever and @nerwin, there's something in the water. (@Gary A. is the primary suspect.)

I can't afford to have two systems. But y'all are slowly wearing me down. But I'm impatient, and I'd have to sell a lot of crap to be able to afford it. But I leave my D800 behind a lot.

 

[jcdeboever]

You people need to stop with this.

Between you and @SquarePeg and @jcdeboever and @nerwin, there's something in the water. (@Gary A. is the primary suspect.)

I can't afford to have two systems. But y'all are slowly wearing me down. But I'm impatient, and I'd have to sell a lot of crap to be able to afford it. But I leave my D800 behind a lot.

It's a conspiracy. We sit around in a private chat room and do seances and chants. Slowly but surely, people start to enter the bright side. It's all about enlightenment, follow the light, follow the light. And yes Gary is the high priest. He is called Father Fuji. Peg is Sister Serenity. I'm brother bonehead bokeh.