Nasim: I know this comment comes long after all of the other ones in this thread, but I want to ask if the X-T3 a good camera for a beginner? (Well, I’m not really a beginner…I’m not completely unfamiliar with cameras because I had a Ricoh 35mm when I was in high school, but that was a long time ago and cameras are of course different now.) I know the X-T30 is good for beginners…but I want something I can grow with.
Norris Carroll
November 29, 2021 12:37 pm
What are your favorite X series lenses?
bllink667
November 20, 2020 6:25 am
Hi, I know this is a little pass date, but will you be reviewing the XT4 as well, or do you consider it so close to the XT3 there’s no reason to? By the way, excellent site and great reviews.
Jason
May 11, 2020 9:39 am
Excellent review, and your photographs are oustanding…I would expect nothing but the absolute best from Nasim!
I had a Nikon D850 and sold it to get the Z7. Unfortunately I think I was the only Z7 user with focusing issues, so I sent the camera back. I also had focusing issues with the D800, so I decided to wait before getting another Z7; and have been unpatiently waiting for Nikon to come out with a true pro Z series (hopefully with no problems).
In the meantime I have been using my XT3 for everything and I have been really impressed with this camera. I don’t worry too much about megapixels, as I have made some huge panormas with the XT3.
In my opinion the XT3 is one of the best cameras I have have used. It would be very interesting to see a fullframe offering from Fuji. But hey, until/if (wishing is nice) that happens, I’m quite happy with this camera.
Ykk, I do wish I had done the review earlier, but simply couldn’t manage due to my busy schedule. But catching up is a good thing in my opinion – I am currently working on the review of the GFX 50R. Also a late review, but as they say, “better late than never” :)
Sorry, but I did not take any pictures with that lens. You can check the review of the 18-55mm lens that I posted a while ago – plenty of image samples there.
The X-H1 went out as fast as it came in. What is that all about? They are nowhere to be found.
When these cameras are introduced they are advertised in such a way that your now 2 year old camera is obsolete. The “state of the art” camera today will be sitting on a shelf collecting dust tomorrow.
Nasim, I always enjoy your reviews. I will probably buy this camera based on it as my almost 6 y/o X-T1 is starting to misbehave.
Nasim, I would not count the X-H line out completely. According to Fujirumors.com, a Fujifilm manager was recently quoted as saying the line is not officially dead. Though I suspect we will not see another X-H body until a new sensor is introduced… so it might be a while. The X-E line however, is officially discontinued.
Clinton B.
April 9, 2020 12:41 pm
Wonderful, informative review and a joy to see all your photographs, as always! Looks like the 90 f/2 got a decent workout – a fun one to shoot with? How does it balance on the X-T3?
Bijan, I guess it all depends on your budget. The X-T30 is like a mini-X-T3. Same image quality for stills, but smaller and lighter footprint. Personally, I like the ergonomics of the X-T3 more, but I’m not sure I would be willing to pay $600 more for that. If you don’t care about video and need a solid stills camera, the X-T30 definitely delivers more value.
PCS
April 9, 2020 7:15 am
Hello Nasim!
Happy to see a review of the XT3 when I debate if I should get one or the XT4 when things finally go back to normal. How would you compare the IQ of this camera to something like a Z6?
PCS, I don’t think it is fair to compare the X-T3 or X-T4 to the full-frame Z6. Larger sensor will always have cleaner images with better IQ. If you are trying to compare the overall system without taking into account IQ, then the Fujifilm X system has much better lens selection, since it is more mature.
I’m asking because for someone getting into a system now, like me, the prices are pretty similar especially when Nikon runs their instant savings here in Europe. So in theory it makes getting the XT seem like worse choice price/quality wise. However I hear nothing but praise for the Fuji system. For someone that shoots mainly landscapes, some motorsport and travel photography as well and therefore prefers zooms, would you go Fuji X? I know there’s a lack of telephoto zoom lenses for the Z mount but that probably wont be true 12 months from now.
I am a Fuji X-T3 shooter and my advice would be to go with the Nikon Z6 or Z7, if you are mainly in landscape photography.
I see three advantages of the Nikon Z6
1) Higher dynamic range of the full frame system. 2) The “wormy” problem with foliage when using Fuji RAW files together with Lightroom. By using Capture One instead of Lightroom you can solve this problem. 3) Fuji is inconsistent with the weather resistance of their lenses. My 10-24 mm is not WR. So I am not confident using it in wet conditions.
Nasim: I know this comment comes long after all of the other ones in this thread, but I want to ask if the X-T3 a good camera for a beginner? (Well, I’m not really a beginner…I’m not completely unfamiliar with cameras because I had a Ricoh 35mm when I was in high school, but that was a long time ago and cameras are of course different now.) I know the X-T30 is good for beginners…but I want something I can grow with.
What are your favorite X series lenses?
Hi, I know this is a little pass date, but will you be reviewing the XT4 as well, or do you consider it so close to the XT3 there’s no reason to? By the way, excellent site and great reviews.
Excellent review, and your photographs are oustanding…I would expect nothing but the absolute best from Nasim!
I had a Nikon D850 and sold it to get the Z7. Unfortunately I think I was the only Z7 user with focusing issues, so I sent the camera back. I also had focusing issues with the D800, so I decided to wait before getting another Z7; and have been unpatiently waiting for Nikon to come out with a true pro Z series (hopefully with no problems).
In the meantime I have been using my XT3 for everything and I have been really impressed with this camera. I don’t worry too much about megapixels, as I have made some huge panormas with the XT3.
In my opinion the XT3 is one of the best cameras I have have used. It would be very interesting to see a fullframe offering from Fuji. But hey, until/if (wishing is nice) that happens, I’m quite happy with this camera.
I’m fairly sure that Fuji is focused, pardon the pun, on APS-C and (cropped) Medium Frame for the foreseeable future.
Isn’t it a bit late for this review?
Ykk, I do wish I had done the review earlier, but simply couldn’t manage due to my busy schedule. But catching up is a good thing in my opinion – I am currently working on the review of the GFX 50R. Also a late review, but as they say, “better late than never” :)
great review. can you share x 18-55 pics on x-t3?
Sorry, but I did not take any pictures with that lens. You can check the review of the 18-55mm lens that I posted a while ago – plenty of image samples there.
Nasim
I think if I look at lens reviews that it is the much better and more expensive 16-55 that you tested.
regards
I own both lenses and based on my copies I have to say, that the 16-55 mm is much better than the 18-55 mm.
Only drawbacks IMO are the missing OIS and the weight form factor…
Xt3 or xt4, possibly XH2, one of multiple cameras I have desired to have along with offers from Panasonic.
Maciek, from what I understand, the X-H line is dead now, so your choice is limited to X-T3 or X-T4…
The X-H1 went out as fast as it came in. What is that all about? They are nowhere to be found.
When these cameras are introduced they are advertised in such a way that your now 2 year old camera is obsolete. The “state of the art” camera today will be sitting on a shelf collecting dust tomorrow.
Nasim, I always enjoy your reviews. I will probably buy this camera based on it as my almost 6 y/o X-T1 is starting to misbehave.
Nasim, I would not count the X-H line out completely. According to Fujirumors.com, a Fujifilm manager was recently quoted as saying the line is not officially dead. Though I suspect we will not see another X-H body until a new sensor is introduced… so it might be a while. The X-E line however, is officially discontinued.
Wonderful, informative review and a joy to see all your photographs, as always! Looks like the 90 f/2 got a decent workout – a fun one to shoot with? How does it balance on the X-T3?
Clinton, the 90mm f/2 is a phenomenal lens. Absolutely loved shooting with it. It is a bit heavy, but I did not have any issues with that.
Hi Nasim
Thank you for yet another in depth review. As usual wonderful images. What do you think of the XT-30 compared to XT-3 ?
Regards
Bijan, I guess it all depends on your budget. The X-T30 is like a mini-X-T3. Same image quality for stills, but smaller and lighter footprint. Personally, I like the ergonomics of the X-T3 more, but I’m not sure I would be willing to pay $600 more for that. If you don’t care about video and need a solid stills camera, the X-T30 definitely delivers more value.
Hello Nasim!
Happy to see a review of the XT3 when I debate if I should get one or the XT4 when things finally go back to normal. How would you compare the IQ of this camera to something like a Z6?
Body and Lenses have pretty similar prices.
PCS, I don’t think it is fair to compare the X-T3 or X-T4 to the full-frame Z6. Larger sensor will always have cleaner images with better IQ. If you are trying to compare the overall system without taking into account IQ, then the Fujifilm X system has much better lens selection, since it is more mature.
Thanks for your comment Nasim.
I’m asking because for someone getting into a system now, like me, the prices are pretty similar especially when Nikon runs their instant savings here in Europe. So in theory it makes getting the XT seem like worse choice price/quality wise. However I hear nothing but praise for the Fuji system. For someone that shoots mainly landscapes, some motorsport and travel photography as well and therefore prefers zooms, would you go Fuji X? I know there’s a lack of telephoto zoom lenses for the Z mount but that probably wont be true 12 months from now.
I am a Fuji X-T3 shooter and my advice would be to go with the Nikon Z6 or Z7, if you are mainly in landscape photography.
I see three advantages of the Nikon Z6
1) Higher dynamic range of the full frame system.
2) The “wormy” problem with foliage when using Fuji RAW files together with Lightroom. By using Capture One instead of Lightroom you can solve this problem.
3) Fuji is inconsistent with the weather resistance of their lenses. My 10-24 mm is not WR. So I am not confident using it in wet conditions.