My first shoot with the Fujifilm X-T5 and XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR lens.
I have been looking forward to getting hold of Fuji's latest X-T camera and I have to say I am quite impressed with the X-T5. The level of detail you can get from it's 40MP sensor as well as the IBIS is fantastic, I just wish it had a better (as in larger) EVF because like many of the other camera manufacturers the EVF isn't designed for people who wear glasses. Also, I have small hands but I kept tripping the front dial with my finger which meant on occasion I changed the aperture without meaning to so I am going to invest in a grip to prevent this from happening in the future.
The XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR lens did take a little getting used to, the fly-by-wire zoom control was a little strange at first but once I got used to it I was fine. However, I did keep knocking the zoom when I put my hand on the lens to stabilise the camera when taking a shot which was a little frustrating. I can see why they call it a video lens as it is the first that can be fully controlled remotely which you wouldn't be able to do with a conventional zoom lens. I think photography wise this lens is more of an "all rounder" for holidays & when you can only take one lens, it's nice and sharp in the centre but no so at the edges which you would expect from a lens with such a large zoom range. I am probably going to keep this lens primarily for its reach and that it is more designed for video, but I will be investing in more prime lenses as they are much lighter & have the aperture control dials on them which this lens does not.
This is just my first impressions of the X-T5, I will be shooting more images with my 23mm F2 & some of my vintage lenses so stay tuned.
