Street photography ...: Fuji X-Pro 1 + 35mm F2

As mentioned in my last post, I acquired the new 35mm F2 lens, which I used to take the following images.

Excellent lens, though I've now realised I prefer shooting wider, and came to the conclusion that the lens would see minimal use, Because of this, and the fact that I'm I'm not able to lay out £300 for a lens which will spend most of the time in my camera bag, it was returned. I repeat, it's an excellent lens, but just not for my style of shooting.

I do love Fuji though and am thoroughly pleased with the X-Pro 1. (Saw on Friday 15 January that the company have released two new models, the X-Pro 2 and the X70. There are a few new features on the X-Pro 2, but at around £1400 it's way above my budget. Anyway, for my needs as a street photographer the X-Pro 1 more than fills the bill.)

The X70 is a different matter, however. I like a camera that is truly portable, one you can stick in a pocket and take with you. I've owned several compacts, the best of which was the Ricoh GRD 4, which I later sold, a decision I came to regret. I bid several times on Ebay for a replacement, but as that particular model is now attracting a premium price, I subsequently settled for a GRD III, which is pretty much the same camera without the image stabilisation facility. The X70 really appeals, though, as it has the same amazing X-trans sensor of its larger brethren. I'm certainly thinking of adding it to my collection in the near future.)

Meantime, however, below are some images shot with the X-Pro 1 and the 35mm F2: