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Carp Fair

This is the first real post with the X-Pro1. My time with it so far has been very so so. I like the shooting experience with the camera and I do like the form factor and rangefinder style of the camera, but I think what's keeping me from liking the camera is the lens that I have.

Fujifilm X-Pro1  - Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8

Fujifilm X-Pro1  - Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8

The lens that I got on the camera is a Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8 for Minolta MD film cameras. I do like the lens, it feels pretty good but the focal length isn't there for me I think. That or because it's a bit more difficult to use manual/vintage lenses on this form factor.

Fujifilm X-Pro1  - Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8

Fujifilm X-Pro1  - Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8

Even though I'm not a fan of the focal length of this lens. I will continue to use it more and more until I get used to using it. I really want to get better at using the older manual/vintage lenses on this camera, it's a lot of fun, regardless if I don't necessarily like most of the images I get out of it.

Fujifilm X-Pro1  - Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8

Fujifilm X-Pro1  - Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8

Since prime week is coming up, I'm probably going to get a 35mm lens just because its close enough to 50mm on a full frame. I'm for sure going to cheap out and regret buying a cheap lens and not saving for a the actual Fujifilm AF 35mm, but we will see. It'll be a good time I'm sure.

Fujifilm X-Pro1  - Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8

Fujifilm X-Pro1  - Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8

But I'm pretty happy with what I was able to get at the fair. It was a good time, hopefully I'll get that 35mm either the cheaper lens or the actual Fuji 35mm.

Fujifilm X-Pro1  - Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8

Fujifilm X-Pro1  - Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8

Fujifilm X-Pro1  - Starblitz Auto 28mm f1.8


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