With the older XE-1 body with all the new firmware and still very good sensor, I went out for a photo shoot around my favorite streets in Singapore. I prefer this place then the Chinatown. Some of the heritage is well kept and I enjoy the peace there.
In this shoot, the 55-200mm was preferred compared to the 35mmf1.4. There are times the 35mm (eq. 50mm on XE-1) is too tight in focal length. I have to move back or use the live view to back off at tight space. The 23mm f1.4 (eq. 35mm) may be a better choice.
Nevertheless the 55-200mm zoom was useful for some sensitive shots like the cat and the street barber. The street barber is not so friendly with photographers as I believe he is a common target in Singapore due to his trade is uncommon sight now.
The XE-1 auto-focus is fast and positive enough for some of the subjects that required quick focus. OM-D EM-5 which I use before is better in AF but the lag in getting the actual shot is still there.The sharpness from the Fuji lenses are great given that the pricing is reasonable. Although I still like the Olympus m4/3 setup, I felt Fujifilm stuff are more value for money given for the quality of their lens. Fuji do not have plasticy lens like the 45mmf1.8 or the 14-42mm lens. Even their cheap 27mmf2.8 is much good in build quality than the Olympus 17mmf2.8. With their willingness to update firmware on old bodies and add new grip to old bodis, plus with the seriousness in them marketing campaign I can see a great future ahead for Fujifilm.
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