Fujifilm XT5 & XH2: The Truth About Optimized Lenses & 40 Megapixels XH2 XT5

Will an older Fujifilm lens work on the new X-H2 and X-T5 cameras? Or, do you need to use one of their optimized lenses? I answer that question and much more in today's video.
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[@sstokoe2301]

Thank you…..I am no longer worried about what’s optimized and what’s not! I love all my lens and now believe that I will continue to love them when I get my XT5…your video has helped!!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Great to hear!

[@guytaylor4737]

40mp sensor is absolutely amazing because of the benefits of the digital teleconverter on the xt5 for photo and the digital zoom on the XH2 for video

[@jackh1749]

Thank you Pete!! You helped me finally decide to move from my beloved xt-3 to the xt-5. The lens comparison was very well done. Great job man!!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Glad I could help! You’re gonna love the XT5!

[@FiZ]

You did a fantastic job of clearing this up for me, thank you!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PhotogenicProperties]

Great content..thanks for taking the time to share this.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

My pleasure, glad you found it helpful!

[@svaphrodite]

Well done. I especially like the fact that you compared totally unedited RAF files! Many reviewers don't do that, or at least don't state to what extent images were edited prior to comparison. And good advice about the lenses and the creative aspect of photography! I went from an XT2 to the XT5 because I do a lot of BIF and wind up cropping in very closely on many images. The higher resolution of the XT5 makes for a huge improvement in those photos :). Cheers, and Thanks!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Carl! I love the XT5 for the cropping capability too, plus the much improved AF.

[@steveweston5902]

A great video Pete. I have wondered about upgrading my X-T3 to the X-T5 more for IBIS than the sensor but I wondered how the lenses would perform on the new sensor. I would not want to start replacing perfectly good lenses if there is little need. I believe you have answered that question 👍. Some good books in your library too.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thank you, Steve! I'm glad the video was helpful. I also don't want to replace my current lenses, and it was cool to see how they work with the new sensor.

[@trunksoli]

Exactly what I wanted to know, in a very well presented and detailed video. Thank you sir! 🙂

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

My pleasure and thank you!

[@acciaremy]

Great job and good, very clarifying video. I've just switched from an X-T4 to an X-T5 and I'm in love with it! actually using 50-140 and 16-55, plus the "old" 23mm 1.4, always from fuji. Next one..? Well, the AMAZING Viltrox 75 1.2!!!!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thank you! You’re gonna love the Viltrox too!

[@haeric7]

Great video, very much appreciated. Looking forward to your next video!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@RalfMoeller-mu1ts]

A real pleasure to watch your video, Pete. You are among the few KZbin Fujifilm content providers who don't make false assumptions and understand what they are talking about. The list which Fujifilm released in no way states that the lenses not on the list will not work well with the 40 megapixel sensor. Some will not resolve the 40 at max open aperture but will do so stopped down. Others will at no point resolve the 40 megapixels, but perhaps 34, just to give a number. I just bought the old XF 23mm f1.4 a couple of months ago and love the overall look of its resolution on my X-T5 or on my old X-T2. It is splendid on both. Like you I care more about the creative possibilities of a lens than its technical parameters. Since I don't care that much about autofocus, I have been shooting with the X-T2 up to now and consider the X-T5 the first new X-T model to give me everything I want. Longer battery use, excellent IBIS, the photocentric 3 way screen and of course a sensor which gives me excellent print quality with its 40 mpx. It is a step up which makes sense, while the step from 24 to 26 mp never appealed to me, giving no major creative advantage.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Ralf! I appreciate this. XT5 has been excellent for me so far, I am sure you will love it!

[@adamdevries8121]

happy to hear your response , im in the same situation, so your sticking with the old 23mm lens with the xt5? im very curious about this as I own the original 23 and 33.im coming from xt2,, and thinking about finaily upgrading to xt5, for better autofocus and teleconverter, just dont want to upgrade my lenses if the quality is very simuilar, hope to hear back..

[@RichardJPhotog]

Good Stuff Pete. Heres my summation, and bare in mind my Backbone is GFX. With the XT5, the new 23mm is my go-to. . I'd compare the sharpness to my G series 110mm any day. Super crisp, fast focus, and super sharp. That being said, I also have the Sigma 56 1.4 for portrait. No slouch either. At 400% in LR, its really tough to find flaws. I think Fujifilm is just procuring best intention. To get the absolute best performance from the new sensor, yes, there is glass that will entertain the quality, however, The older native glass and third party glass perform really well.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Awesome insight, thanks Rich! The 23 is on my short list of lenses to pick up, and having reviewed the 56mm Sigma, I also agree. It's a great lens, as is the 18-50 2.8 Sigma.

[@randykirk7891]

This is the comparison I've been waiting for, thank you. I've even noticed my old Nikkor lenses resolve better on my X-T5, even though the camera is clearly resolving beyond the limits of those old lenses. When comparing center sharpness, stopped down.. I imagine most decent lenses will see an improvement on the 40mp cameras.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Great to hear, Randy! I think you are right about the old lenses. Glad you found the video helpful!

[@eduardolima5968]

I bought the X-H2 + XF150-600mm kit because I like to photograph birds. Not so much birds in flight so I thought having 40Mpx would be a better advantage. The speed of the X-H2S isn't as necessary for me as when using continuous shooting I often use 5fps. It's enough. I kept my old kit, an X-T4 + XF100-400mm. In fact with the new kit I am able to take pictures that were not possible before, especially considering that bird photography is often cropped. And it's great to have 600mm and 40Mpx. Both make the difference. I live in a tropical country, and despite the new lens being darker, here we don't lack light and sun, even in winter. Not to mention the ease of AF with bird recognition, which helps even more. I'm happy with the new equipment. Thanks for the video! Excellent considerations!

[@gilleslast3561]

Same thing for me. The switch from the x-t3 + 100/400 to the x-h2 + 150/600 is a massive improvement.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Eduardo! I think having the extra resolution was the right move for bird photography.

[@Persimmon_palace]

Well spoken, try the 70-300 on the x-H2 and get prepared to be blown away at the improved performance/hit rate.

[@LuposVoice]

Thanx for your work to let us know, how good the lenses are on the X-T5! Very interessting! Best regards, Wolf

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@viktorpaulsen627]

I enjoyed the video and learned something. Thanks!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks Viktor!

[@TheCyclingCardio]

I’m an Xpro2 user, and planned to add XT5 as my second body, and you’re on point by saying that the Autofocus performance should be the main factor because my Xpro2 had experience focus hunt and trapped in the bokeh island on the 33 1.4 quite frequently..and since my XPro2, 23 1.4 and 56 1.2 are almost 6 years old now, i also add the 18 and 33 1.4 optimized lens for future proofing as I don’t tens to switch gear as frequently

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Hey Aron, it's really a game changer and on par with the other big brands. Fuji still has some ways to go, but AF is not something that I worry about anymore with the XT5.

[@cy9nvs]

Just ordered one to replace my old X-S10. Mostly using the XF 100-400 mm and I hope to see some improvement in image quality. Though, the biggest reason for the change was that I need a weather sealed body and want the better autofocus and subject recognition system. Made sure to take some reference images with my old camera to compare before sending it in. 😁

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Congrats! You're gonna love it.

[@gripperharris]

Nice review... as you suggested I based my xt5 purchase on the a number of the improvements... particularly related to wildlife shooting... really could justify the cost of an h2s. You have made me realise, i really must compare the performance of my xs10 vs xt5 using my tamron and viltrox lenses.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Steven! I think the XS10 vs XT5 would be an interesting comparison too.

[@GeoffGrant2010]

Well done! Very informative! Thanks! Geoff

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-kx9fm7mk3b]

This was a really informative video. You can definitely see the difference with the “optimized” lens but it was nice to see photos taken with the older lens still seem to benefit from the new sensor. I’ve seen other posts elsewhere indicating images from the X-T5 are softer in general, and all the references to older lenses not taking advantage of the new sensor. That left me unsure when it comes to considering the X-T5 as an upgrade to the X-T3. Your video shows a different view. Thanks. Pick me Pete 📷😁

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Glad you found it helpful! I've had great success with my XT5. Soft images are probably user error lol

[@strawzinthewind]

Pete, I really appreciate that you used Capture One here. Too many people are trying to pass side by side comparisons in Lightroom as useful when in reality the software gets in the way of the files. It would’ve been nice to see 35mm 1.4 vs 16-55mm 2.8 on the same X-T5 body! I was skeptical about the 16-55 resolving the full 40 but looks good!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Bryan! Glad you enjoyed it. I'm very happy with the 16-55 on the T5. It's one of my favorite pair ups right now.

[@Jidccruz]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Hello, do you have an experience with the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 with the X-T5? I'm planning to sell my 16-55mm to get the Sigma. Does it resolve better on the X-T5?

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

The Sigma is a great lens and very small/compact but when it comes to image quality the 16-55 is better.

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks for making this video. I really want to keep my 35mm 1.4 and just bought the X-T5. Tempted to get the 33mm 1.4, but not in the budget right now as I just upgraded the 23mm 1.4 R to the 23mm R LM WR. I definitely think the X-T5 is improving the older lenses resolution, clarity, contrast and auto-focus speed.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Glad I could help!

[@bangerasiddharth]

Finally some minimalistic explanation! Thanks!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

My pleasure!

[@winc06]

Just terrific. Just what I wanted to know. Thank you.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lintentiondelefaire4082]

Great presentation of a very present question. One can't blame Fujifilm for pushing their latest of better lenses, but you answer the itching question: "Is it really worth it". And like you say, it depends on what one is looking for, but their claîm is true. Great background music! You definitely are multi-talented.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thank you! Much appreciated. 🙏

[@josephlai1078]

Great video and YT recommended this as I started researching the possibilities of upgrading to XH2 from my XT4. My main reasons are the ergonomic, improved AF, and also the EVF. These factors should improve my user experience when I am out shooting with my XF18 F1.4 and XF 56 F1.2. Keep up the great work.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks for watching! XH2 is really excellent, I think you will find it a big improvement over the XT4, esp in AF speed. Ergonomics are very good as well.

[@josephlai1078]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Thanks Pete. Your video is definitely objective and insightful. Cheers.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@josephlai1078 thanks!

[@AaronGayah]

Thank you for that reassurance. I’m looking to the X-T5 primarily for the IBIS and autofocus as opposed to the X-T4. I currently have the X-Pro3.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

X-T5 is a big upgrade over the X-T4 in terms of AF & image quality

[@BobP622]

good video, clarifies the issue!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Glad it helped!

[@Snapit551]

Great video 👌 I have the xt5 and xh2 and there is a considerable amount of more detail and contrast using the new lenses

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thank you! I have been thoroughly enjoying the XT5.

[@Snapit551]

@@PeteCocoPhoto yes same here the new sensor in the xt5 is a game changer in terms of overall image quality and the newer lenses really are way sharper than the older lenses and therefore show up a lot more detail and contrast due to their higher quality

[@nevvanclarke9225]

@@PeteCocoPhoto I have traditionally used a Nikon D850 camera.. which is a beautiful camera but this xt5 can hold its own in image quality against a full frame 46 megapixel camera I have compare these two images side by side from my d850 compared.to.my xt5

[@scaredylamb]

Which lenses do you usually use with your XH2? I'm planning to get a XH2 too 🤔

[@chriswittstruck282]

Great vid thanks! Subbed.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks for the sub!

[@myu2b]

I enjoyed this very much. I was hoping to see a comparison between an Optimized Lens with its non optimized variant on the XT5. I own many lenses from my XT3 and now own the XT5 and haven’t seen the compared results. Thanks again.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thank you, Stephen, glad you enjoyed it!

[@edc5338]

Great video Funny that I bought the XT-5 and 16-80 f4 as a kit and that lens is not the recommended one but I am happy with the combination.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Great to hear!

[@davidbargetzi7785]

Very clear and helpful.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Glad to hear that, David!

[@philipcook6191]

Awesome clip! Thank you.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Glad you liked it!

[@kerryymm]

I’m using an X-T30 at the moment, and although I’d love an X-T4 or X-T5, realistically that won’t be happening for a while. I bought the 16-80 lens recently, which I’m enjoying (although I’m still not convinced it’s any “better” than my 18-55, really). This video came up in my recommendations and I was interested to see what you thought. It’s interesting that Fuji are selling the X-T5 with the 16-80 lens even though it’s not on the recommended list! All in all, you’ve convinced me that when the time comes to upgrade, if I can afford the X-T5 I don’t need to worry about which lenses I use with it 😊👍🏻

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Hi Kerry, thanks for comment! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Happy shooting!

[@PedroHipolito]

Interesting video. It would also be interesting to have another similar video to compare noise at high ISO

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Noted!

[@jvlentini]

Especially on the 16-55 I see a lot more apparent detail and contrast on the XT5. I also do notice it seems to have a little bit more noise

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Great points, Jim. Thank you!

[@waveland]

What do you need to deliver in order to satisfy yourself and your client? That’s always the most crucial question. And if your final output can in any way reproduce the extra detail, then with the right post processing, that extra crispness, that extra detail, can add realism that viewer may well feel, even if they don’t understand technically the difference. If you need to punch in on a batch of images because you got caught between focal lengths, then that extra detail can save you such that you end up with clean vs muddy final crops. In a perfect studio world where your making dreamy, low contrast art prints, there the extra detail likely won’t matter. But for many, it’s great to see the additional megapixels offer some obvious clarity differences that could easily come in handy. Thanks for doing the comparison.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I love this comment, BT, because it's such an excellent take on all of this, with practical examples. Thanks for the insights!

[@DebiSenGupta]

This was useful. I am thinking of moving from canon to fuji. So it looks like investing in the xt5 will be worth it.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Glad it helped!

[@saulekaravirs6585]

This is an interesting video examination of this situation. I have an X-T5 as my first interchangeable lens digital camera. Now, I got the camera with the 16-80mm f/4 kit lens, not 40mp optimized. It works great, way sharper than anything I shot on film before, and plenty of image quality to work with. I am a hobbies in photography though, I enjoy making cool photos and using cool gear. I am planning on getting what is often called Fujifilm's sharpest X lens, the 90mm f/2, because it's a focal length that I have not used before, it's a technological marvel, and I want to challenge myself to make awesome photos with it. But I don't have it yet, what I do have for now is, a $28 adapter to put my 1970s and 80s Canon FD lenses on my 2022 Fujifilm X-T5... Yeah, I can tell that they are softer, I can tell that they have chromatic issues, I can tell you for certain that getting pixel perfect focus with them is anything but easy without an optical viewfinder. But I can also tell you that making awesome photos with my old, familiar, film lenses on my new digital camera is a whole lot of fun. I often shoot them in BW, I find that they appear quite a bit sharper when the chromatic issues are eliminated. I also got a Rokinon 300mm f/6.3 Catadioptric lens to challenge myself to use the donut shaped boke in a positive way. Many people complain about the donuts and soft rendering of catadioptric/reflex/mirror lenses getting in the way, but to me it's just another cool tool, and I'm quite happy to have it in my bag of tricks now too. Very fun, highly recommend it, definitely not 40.2MP optimized though. I do want to get some of the optimized lenses, but they are not necessary to get great photos, and I'm very glad I learned that lesson before getting a lens of Fujifilm's list of 40.2MP optimized lenses. For scientific photography, getting the most optically perfect lens you can may be quite important; in the creation of great photos that you will look back on in 20 years and say, "I love this one," optical perfection is not the answer. That being said, good glass is quite nice and does have some advantages, just don't let those advantages get in the way of making great photos.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks for this very thoughtful reply! I'm glad you found the video helpful. I was thinking of adapting my Canon EF lenses to the XT5 to see how they perform.

[@saulekaravirs6585]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Do it! Adapters are not very costly compared to glass, and running lenses that your used to using on another camera system that the lens was never meant to mate with will be a blast if you let it.

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

I also bought an xh2 with the 16-80. What I don't get is, why would you tout this amazing new 40mp sensor, but ship it with a lens that can't resolve all of it? Obviously, it's so you go and buy the better lenses. optimized and non optimized means nothing when you get a soft kit lens. I just wish fuji did better, it would make me more eager to spend money on their sometimes over priced lenses.

[@saulekaravirs6585]

@@Adrian-wd4rn I would not be surprised if the camera market is much like the printer market. Printer companies don't profit on selling printers. they make there money on the ink. That being said, I do understand where you are coming from. I've been looking at that 90mm f/2 for a while now. It's a length I don't have in a prime, and I would like to try it out. I just have not been able to bring myself to spend the $$$ on it. I've been using glass from the 70s and 80s on my X-T5 for a while now. Have to be creative with what I can resolve, to make up for the details that I can't resolve with this setup.

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

@@saulekaravirs6585 What 90mm lens would you recommend? At that focal length, autofocus is really irrelevent tbh as you're already shooting a relatively predetermined distance. Do the vintage lenses resolve well?

[@peterking1499]

Thanks for a useful analysis. Interesting that the X-T5 is frequently bundled with a 16-80mm zoom which does not appear on the list of lenses that Fuji say are optimised.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Yes, I thought about that too.

[@Gallery90]

Pete -- thanks for calming things down a bit. I'm in the middle of a Fujifilm "reset", trading my GFX50S II and some lenses (plus an X-T4), for for a pair of X-T5s. As much as I love the GFX lenses and files, the camera is just not responsive enough for a long term project I'm in the middle of, and I also need two bodies at hand when I'm shooting. Fuji's "list" is a bit of an unforced error which, while being technically correct has, as you point out, resulted in far more speculation and uncertainty than actionable information. The 40MP sensor will give me more flexibility for cropping, and the X-T5 operational improvements should allow more consistent results. Central to the project will be the 16-55 f/2.8, the 8-16 f/2.8, and the 16mm f/1.4. I also have the 16-80 so in the near future, when I have some "nerd time" available, I plan on running some resolution chart tests at f/5.6.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Larry. I was thinking about this again recently. When I bought a Canon R5, I didn't even think of whether my old ef lenses would work well, I just figured they would. But Canon never made a big deal about this issue and this definitely makes a difference. It's all marketing.

[@robari2410]

Love the whole video Pete until the music at 14:26 which does not compliment (in my humble opinion) your fine work. But that's just me 😄.Keep up the good work!! Thanks!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks! Glad you like the vid. Incidentally, the music is also me playing the bass. I am a jazz musician in my other life, check it out: kzbin.info?search_query=pete+coco+lined+with+a+groove+full+album

[@robari2410]

I figured it was jazz/bass. I'll check it out thanks for the link.

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

​@@PeteCocoPhoto imagine you talking through your own jazz videos, it wouldn't be a good idea either

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@mipmipmipmipmip just watch a different video bro and your problem will be solved

[@elmoqbobo]

Very helpful. Thank u

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juantrainsmartnothard3505]

Great review and comparison! Thank you! I have my own channel and I am thinking of replacing my all-purpose Canon DSLR (5Dm3) with the XT-5. I already own a GFX100S and love it but want the retro dials of the XT-5. Was looking at the xf 16-80mm but it is not on the 20-lens list. Good to know they work fine and the difference to me is negligible. I'll be using it for all-purpose shoots and street photography, which I sell on my website. Once again, thanks for making thr video! Juan

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thank you! Glad that you found it helpful. I think you will be super happy with that setup.

[@juleshorse9056]

What an objective assessment. On my XT5 I use both a lens on the so-called optimisation list and one that is not. Both lenses perform well on my XT5. The lens not on the list is the 18-55, which I use for walks and family days out. The lens on the list is the 16-55, which always performs well and did so in my XT4 too. In my humble opinion, the so-called optimised list is solely a marketing ploy to get people to upgrade their older lenses and generate more sales. Ignore it, a lens not on it will still perform well. Thanks for the view you expressed.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@PaulsMedia2024]

Excellent review. Very balanced. I would love to see a comparison of the X-H2S to the 40 MPixel sensor. It always makes me smile when people put on a "mist" filter to detract the resolution of the image or adding artificial "grain" after spending big dollars trying to get the highest resolution and cleanest image. As far as I am concerned, it is the image itself, which is of paramount importance, rather than the tech pixel peeping. After all how many people criticise the Mona Lisa for "resolution"? LOL I also have switched to Fuji since 2012, but what concerns me most is the AF, however I am too heavily invested in the Fuji system to jump ship, and then I couldn't decide which way to go anyways.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks! Good points. Af is still an issue but for portraits it's fine.

[@wilsonpalmpre]

I wished I watched this video earlier! I always had a XT2 and a XT3. In fear of old lens needing upgrade, I just bought a XS20 coz I wanted better autofocusing. I should have followed my mind and buy a XT5！ I hope one day I would be getting a XT5, coz it is way less efficient when I shoot with XS20…. Almost like I am shooting with my X100T…. Another piece of equipment that is destined to leave me when X100VI is coming out next year!

[@michaelj7069]

Had the pleasure of using the 55-200 on my XT5. Sarcasm. Fine details literally just disappeared. I was it for my landscape work and wow, was I surprised. I'd used this lens on everything from my original XE1 through the various XT models. The new sensor just pulled out all the flaws. I guess I try out the 50-140 next.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I think you will be very pleased with the results!

[@phlotographer]

Too many comments to read them all searching for the comparison that did not seem to have been done and the one that folks that might have concerns might have considered the most important. Take the X T5 body and then do the same image(s) using eg 16-80 (to me for most folks a go to lens which is still light and compact) old version and the same lens of the optimized version (if there is one -- I have my oldie but goodie -- and see what if any differences can be seen when using the X T5 body. Look forward to seeing that video.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Noted!

[@iaincphotography6051]

I went from the XT3 to the XT5 not for the 40mp but for the IBIS, the back screen, the size and AF. The XT4 was never an option due to its size and rear screen. I suppose one thing about 40mp is that you can crop that bit more.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I think a lot of people miss how much there is to love about the XT5 by focusing too much on the sensor. These are all reasons I purchased it as well. All around, it's a great camera.

[@dan.allen.digital]

Great video. While the results show the xt5 to be sharper that doesn't necessarily prove it's anything to do with the glass or sensor. What you need to rule out is if this is really just the software over-sharpening the xt5 files when they demosaic the raw to an image. I would try this test again with Fuji xraw studio as well as lightroom and dxo to see if it's just capture one over-sharpening the raw on the xt5.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Dan! This is another excellent consideration. I'm sure the results will be a bit different using the various programs.

[@viktorpaulsen627]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Yes. And here is a quick idea on the same path. Use the raw files that you already used in the video and: Apply more sharpening in software to the X-T4 images and see if you can make them look just as sharp and nice as the images that you already have from X-T5 (keep them unchanged). (And as I have commented, don't rely only on looking at 'previews' in Capture One). Then your viewers get to know whether they need to buy a new camera (X-T5) or can just apply a little bit more sharpening (to X-T4).

[@danielschmaderer]

X-T5 and my 70-300 paired great together, but I gotta say, now that I don’t have the 70-300 anymore, I do realize the reach wasn’t enough. The Tamron 150-500 isn’t optimized for the camera and I honestly don’t care. It doesn’t render the lens useless if it’s a tad bit softer than another lens. So long as it’s sharp enough and I can get the shot, then I’m happy.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Agreed. I reviewed the Tamron, it's pretty good but there are definitely better lenses out there for sharpness so just keep that in mind as you decide.

[@EkaterinaZolotova]

Thank you for the video! Do you know if Xt5 and Xt4 show similar results in video?

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I didn't do a similar test in video but I can tell you that the XT5 is a better choice for video in general because of the improved autofocus.

[@hejakma4682]

Usually you have to look for differences very closely . At 8:12 for example itseems that focus on X-T4 is not correct. The socket of the lamp is noticeably sharper so focus seems to be not on the face. Also it would be interesting if the files were adjustet identical or individual for each camera.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Possibly. I always tell people to take these kinds of tests with a grain of salt.

[@johnbelknap6134]

You're correct - you can also see the sharper focus on the wall in the background, so the XT4 image was definitely back-focused. That's why there was such a large difference in the sharpness of the two images.

[@comptepourri]

It makes sense to me that people would see this “infamous lens list” as a marketing strategy to make you buy. But I’d say it’s actually pretty’s useful. Fujifilm basically gave us some insight on the characteristics of their lenses which more info is always welcome. For people who hunt absolute sharpness and quality, it is a pretty useful list, and for people who already own many lenses that are not on that list max reconsider upgrading (which could save them money). I think this list is a pretty good thing. By the way thank you for the comparison, it’s on point ✨

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks for the feedback! You make a good point and I tend to agree with you.

[@JackieDElia]

I totally agree. Yes the newer lenses might be a bit sharper, but that doesn’t mean that the older lenses won’t work just fine on the new camera.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@JackieDElia I'm using 20 year old Canon lenses on an R5 and they rock!

[@9Mtikcus]

great video, We work with Fuji cameras in and out of the studio, have both the X-T3s and an X-T5. Future fuji lens purchases will most likely be the newer lenses from recommended list, but we are not going to replace any we already have. Some things on the list such as the 10-24 F/4 WR lens being on the list but the older 10-24 not even though the optical formula is the same, is strange (granted the older 10-24 is discontinued) or the XF 35 F/2 being on the list but the XC 35 F/2 with same optical formula is not on the list. The 26MP from the X-T3 is fine for all of the work I do (mostly studio portraiture) the 40MP X-T5 was purchased for the AI auto focus, bird/animal detect and the ability to crop more in post for one of our photographers who uses the camera for wildlife photography too. No client has ever asked which camera or lens was used when the photographs or prints are given to them. On one shoot I took a couple of pictures with an old 16MP X-T10 and a 7artisans 55mm F/1.4 manual focus lens and when the client was shown the photos, they asked for one of the photos taken with a setup worth about £200.. the contact sheets we supplied to them, did not say what camera or lens the photos were taken on. TLDR, the output is what matters not what you use to make it, if you have to zoom to 300% to see a difference I would not worry about that difference

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Andrew! I completely agree with your sentiments. Some of my favorites photos were taken with a 12mp XPro1.

[@GrayGhostDog1]

Um, I could be wrong... the last time I looked the newer 10-24 f/4 WR is NOT on the list of lenses that can resolve 40MP, either.

[@9Mtikcus]

@@GrayGhostDog1 you may be right, i'll need to look later

[@9Mtikcus]

@@GrayGhostDog1 You are right, neither 10-24 are on the list, but the new 27mm is though (which shares same optical formula as old 27mm)

[@GrayGhostDog1]

@@9Mtikcus Yes, I did see that the new 27mm was on the list and was quite perplexed that the new 10-24 f/4 WR was absent. Personally, I'll be picking up the weather-sealed 10-24 f4 sooner rather than later. It should be just fine for my use cases. The 3 primes and 3 zoom lenses I presently own are all on the list.

[@JackieDElia]

For me coming from the X-T3, the X-T5 -- it was IBIS, larger battery and auto-focus speed.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

All great reasons

[@Zamics]

I’ve been trying to find a good comparison between these two camera for days now. Thank you for making this, sincerely. Lots of subjective opinions out there, and even worse, opinions made by just looking at the spec sheets without owning both cameras. Or if someone did shoot both side by side, they wouldn’t be zooming in on the files enough to make out a difference after KZbin compression. I shoot and print at large sizes, I frequently crop liberally, and needed a video like this to show me if it would be worth investing in the 40mp sensors. Especially when a XT4 can be bought on the cheap now. This was exactly what I needed. Unfortunately I’ll likely be jumping to the X-H2. Pricy, but I miss the flip out lenses from my Canon days. I shoot at weird angles all the time, on the ground or above me. Thank you!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks for this! I’m glad you found the vid helpful. XH2 is a great choice. I have one on loan right now and I’m sad that I need to send it back soon!

[@Lysander-Spooner]

My "old" 16-55mm works great with the IBIS equipped X-H2 works great.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Same for me on my X-T5

[@steefanoable]

Hi Pete, but zooming the same images simultaneously, in my opinion, is a mistake, because the image of the xt4 is obviously smaller. Proportion should be taken into account for comparison.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Yes this is a fair critique that others pointed out. If I ever do one of these again I will take that into account.

[@CRaul87]

Can you make a video to compare build quality between the x-t4 and xt5 pls?

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

If I have time I will do so! I think that’s a cool idea.

[@iraklikordzaia]

Thank you for the video. I really want to buy x-t5. But I refrain because of the optics. What do you recommend? Are there currently lenses that can actually cope with a 40 million senor without distortion? Thank you!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I have no problem with my 16-55 2.8 Fuji lens. The new 56mm 1.2 is really sharp too, but I just don't like the slow AF

[@michaelnelles1635]

It's a surprise that the 35 1.4 works great on the XT5. To me it makes no sene to compare a 26 mp with a 40 mp camera. The 100% crop of the XT4 is different to the 100% crop of the XT5. On the XT 4 you have to zoom more to get the same amount of detail. I defenitely would by the optimized lenses (XF23 and XF33)

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Great points, Michael. I agree with you. I think every test like this is going to be flawed in one way or another but it was cool for me to see how they looked side by side.

[@_trismegistus]

Am I just thinking about it wrong, or are these x-t4 vs x-t5 comparisons simply differences in the MP between the 2? Shot with the same framing, of course the x-t5 will have more clarity, right? Sorry if I missed something there.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

More or less. The comparison is mainly because Fuji has some lenses which it says are "optimized" for the X-T5 so I wanted to see what kind of differences we could expect.

[@johnsamuelmcelroy]

Good video. It's about as I suspected. That, of course, you can use any lens you want on the XT5 or XH2. I'm a little surprised that the difference in sharpness and clarity is as pronounced as it is (when pixel peeking) on the 40mp bodies. I do have the XT5 Silver and also adapt older film-era lenses to it. I haven't yet done that but am anxious to put it thru its paces with my classic old lenses.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

So far, I've been very happy with any lens I've used on the XT5. Glad you enjoyed the video, John!

[@andrecsaddict]

Hi from Greece.. i am thinking about buying xt5 and 16 55 fuji for first lens.. portraits weddings baptisms.. what lens do you recommend?? Thank you in advance

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

That's exactly what I use for my day to day work.

[@jefferycampbell2243]

I'm considering upgrading my XT2 to XT5 and just finished comparing my "non approved" lenses on a borrowed XT5. These were raw files, unsharpened, and zoomed to give the same image size in Lightroom. I was disappointed that only one lens showed any improvement with the XT5, some even looked a teeny bit softer at extreme pixel peeping. After watching your video I'm wondering if the LR software has something to do with this.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

LR could be part of it. I don't really know of a fool proof way to test this. I know that my test in this video was also flawed, but I did it more or less as food for thought. The lens you use also will make a big difference. My advice is not to get too hung up on this and choose the camera that you love the most.

[@abneryang7364]

Have watched tons of 26MP v.s. 40MP reviews, seems that this is the first one I saw to compare in Capture One. Most reviews concludes that there is almost no differences between the two sensors in terms of sharpness and details, and the comparison is done with LR. It make me wonder if the capture one really make differences to the 40MP raw files?

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Capture one makes a difference for Fuji cameras for sure - not because of the MPs but with the Fuji system in general.

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

Now, what I'd like to know, Pete, is how would the X-H2S perform, in a similar comparison.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Yes, that would be a great comparison. I suspect the XH2s would be quite good against the XT5. I tested it a while back and was very impressed with the quality.

[@snowhite1qazse4]

Nice. However, I think it is case to case basis. Try the 55-200 lens at the longest focal range on the xt5 it is very mushy. The xf zoom lens that are not compatible are much affected than prime lens

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Interesting thanks for the insight.

[@davidhr4568]

Hello, what about the sigma 18 - 50 ? Is that lens optimized for those 40mp ?

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

It's a great lens. I reviewed it here if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6CkhXqgnJyenLM I have no idea if it's optimized but I wouldn't worry about that. I don't think it matters nearly as much as people think.

[@raulmedina6223]

Awesome comparison, real world use is fine with older lenses

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks! Yep, my favorite lens is still the 35mm 1.4.

[@AndreaBianchiiaia]

I think the correct comparison should have been made comparing only on the XT5 the non-optimized lenses to the optimized ones, using the same focal-lenght and aperture of course. Of course the XT4 is gonna have more details, it has more mpx!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I don't think there is one "correct" comparison. It's all subjective and should be taken with a grain of salt. I did this because I figured it would be interesting and informative. What you suggest is fine, but then someone would argue "of course the optimized lens will be better! You should have compared it on different cameras!" See what I mean?

[@viktorpaulsen627]

The images that you show in Capture One are previews, generated by Capture One at less quality to be faster to work with during editing, whereas the full quality is generated when exporting final results. I am a Capture One user. It has annoyed me that I can not get the full quality in the images while I edit them. (There exist some tweaks and techniques to get closer to max quality, and that involve running 'proofing' etc, and it usually works only on some magnification (%) levels, but the problem has never been really solved). So to me it seems like a suboptimal choice to look at previews in Capture One in order to assess the infinitesimal differences in sharpness and detail.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I did not know that. Thank you for the info!

[@viktorpaulsen627]

@@PeteCocoPhoto This video on youtube: "How to Improve Capture One’s Preview Quality", by thomas fitzgerald, explains more and suggests a workaround. (My own workaround is based on this but slightly modified). However, I am never 100% satisfied with the result in C.O. I have in practice had to live with editing slightly blurry images, and then I export to the Output folder and from there enjoy the images in another viewer, e.g. irfanview. I shall not draw any negative conclusions about your work and your video. It looked convincing and you managed to convey useful information. Maybe the blur problem is mostly a problem in other magnifications than 100%. Idea for further tests. Apply same level of sharpening to both cameras' images in C.O., then export to jpg and view in irfanview (or other viewer). Then assess how visible is the difference between the cameras.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@viktorpaulsen627 Thanks, I appreciate the insights!

[@eagleeyephoto8715]

Difference is not only in the lens but it is in magnification too. Zooming on 26mpix image is not same as on 40mpix sensor.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Good point!

[@Vinz3ntR]

Upgraded tot s XH-2 and all my old lenses improved, some a little but some hugely, most of them are not on the optimzed list, I don't get it, it's so much better, especially with the the IBIS, wow, I don't understand why some people think you are working for Canon????

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Hahaha I'm definitely not working for anyone but myself. I would happy accept an endorsement from either Canon or Fuji though LOL

[@paulmaher1705]

There seem to be quite a few people complaining about the 10-24mm on the X-T5

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I haven't tried that particular lens, Paul, but thank you for the heads up.

[@johnupper5225]

I think you may have the point of the Fujifilm list backwards. The point of the list is not to show @0:15 on which body the lenses will perform best; rather, it is to identify which Fujifilm lenses will allow the X-H2 and X-T5 to perform best. That's why they released this list when those cameras came out: so buyers would know which lenses they could expect to perform best with these newly released cameras. It also means that people who attached their older Fuji lenses would not be too disappointed by the results of using those lenses on the newer cameras, since the 40 MP sensors on these bodies will be more sensitive to weaknesses in lenses than the older and lower-resolution Fujifilm sensors. That's also why the most valuable comparison you could provide would be between test photos taken on the 40MP sensor by lenses which are on the list compared with lenses which are not.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

OK

[@db511]

I just bought X-T5 to get newer sensors and smaller body because i got a small hand without knowing that fujifilm had that list 😂 I tested with cheapest lens i own (viltrox 56mm) and the results blown me up, after few days i found that list and jus don't care, the third party budget not so good lense can produce better image why should i care for that list? And the second reason why i choose X-T5, better ibis, better battery life (this dude never drain out the battey), better AF that's all

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

All so true. The X-T5 is an improvement in every way! And I agree with you regarding the lenses. My old lenses are some of my faves lol

[@seyedaskar]

I'm about to buy Fujifilm XT5, so it necessary that I should look for optimised lens for xt5 when buying lenses? And if so will these lense come handy with future fuji cameras?

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

You can use any lens on the XT5, but the optimized lenses will give you a bit more sharpness and detail, so I would get one of them if it's within your budget. I'm sure there will be newer bodies that use the 40mp sensor too. If you found my vid helpful please use one of my links in the description. 😉

[@seyedaskar]

@@PeteCocoPhoto thanks Pete I'd definitely use your links. Cheers!

[@ickebins6948]

It's jsut markting BS as always.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@ickebins6948 And it's not helpful either. All it's done is confuse people and make them apprehensive to purchase cameras depending on which lenses they have.

[@ickebins6948]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Well what I don't understand is the following: There are many experienced photographers who fall for this nonsense. They should understand that just because the new camera has a few more megapixels, the old lenses are not worse or incompatible.

[@JET-Photo]

The problem I think with this kind of test is, the 40mp will have to be zoomed in more than the 26mp camera to get an accurate sharpness. Not sure if I did the math right, you would have to zoom in 1.53 times more on the XT5 to get an accurate test. In other words, zoom into 153% on the XT5 images compared to 100% on the XT4. That would show the true comparison.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Great points, but it would be tough to compare them side by side that way, I would think. As I mentioned, I figured there would be some flaws with my test method, but I think overall it gives us good food for thought. Thanks for the insights!

[@JET-Photo]

@@PeteCocoPhoto I’ve been looking up pixel density equations and the XH2 sensor has the pixel density of a 90mp FF sensor. The 26mp sensor has the density of a 58mp FF sensor. So essentially, the Fuji 26mp sensors at about the same relevant density of the A7R4’s 61 mp. So no wonder some lenses can’t resolve the 40mp XT5/XH2. 90mp. Wow.

[@RandumbTech]

That was the first thing that came to my mind as well. I just did some tests on my A7iv, A7RV, and FX3 - they all looked awesome on the screen. In fact, I preferred the look from the 12MP FX3 because it was naturally more “filmic”. I sold the A7RV shortly afterwards because I couldn’t justify keeping it given the minuscule improvement in image quality.

[@JET-Photo]

@@RandumbTech and the higher mp you go, the less difference you see. 24 mp on FF (16mp on APSC) is the sweet spot. After that, the differences get less and less. Not to mention the higher the mp, the better your technique has to be to compensate for the higher pixel density. Shutter slap, front curtain shutter, all can make a difference in IQ. Also will limit what apertures you can use with certain lenses for best IQ. It’s so confusing but interesting at the same time.

[@richardcarlson112]

I think the point Pete is making is much simpler than you are aiming for. He is just showing us that even with an older lens you will get more detail with the 40 megapixel sensor. He is not trying to say that pixel for pixel you will get more detail. That’s an entirely different test and comparison.

[@geirjohannesen667]

Fuji pairs the X-T5 with either the 18-55mm or the 16-80mm as kit lenses.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

My favorite lens to use with this camera is the 35mm f/1.4

[@Edvanfleury]

you are AMAZING!!!!!! Some karens are crying for nothing. Nice video Pete.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

You are too kind, thank you! Crying Karens lol

[@thinkingape7655]

Any lens will work, but I find Diffraction increases sooner as you step down with non optimized lenses.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Good point.

[@austerepotato3159]

The need for sharpness depends on the subject, and the object of the photograph; art, and science, for example.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Agreed

[@spectrum_series]

at 8:10 the focus on xt4 is clearly not at the star wars figure, its on the globus golden stand.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Good catch, thanks!

[@spectrum_series]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Btw did you compare same old lenses on both cameras? I think it would be better to compare old lense + xt4 and new optimized lense + xt5. Because by comparing same lense on xt4 and xt5 this is quit obvious that xt5 would perform slightly better sharpness :D Main question is how much new optimized lense differs from old one. Thnx

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@spectrum_series yep it's all in the vid! 😉

[@spectrum_series]

@@PeteCocoPhoto didnt see about newer lenses. Can you kindly share a timecode where you compare old lense to a new one.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@spectrum_series I used a 16-55 which is on the optimized list for part of the vid. It's in there somewhere lol

[@herwarthaug]

Thank you for testing! I would have liked it even better without the background music. 😉

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Well, I've largely moved away from bg music in my vids but this particular music is actually my original stuff! This is from my former life LOL: kzbin.info?search_query=pete+coco+lined+with+a+groove+full+album

[@herwarthaug]

@@PeteCocoPhoto thanks for the very personal answer. I appreciate that. I didn't want to criticize the music as such either. I am glad to have discovered your channel! ❤

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@herwarthaug No worries and thanks for the support!!

[@Battlem0nk]

Then there are lenses not on the Fuji list of opimtized lenses which are puzzling. XF 27mm WR is on the list but the non-WR version isn't. Optically the same exact lens only difference is the weather sealing.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Yes, that is strange for sure. I wonder how they decided what to put on the list and why.

[@barryj7478]

You zoomed in closer on the X-T4 images to get them the same size (due to 26mp vs 40mp) so the image that is zoomed in more is always going to look softer! Not an apples to apples comparison.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Fair point!

[@1717jbs]

If you start zooming in to 300-400 percent the 26 MP image will break down faster than the 40MP.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Great point, thanks!

[@Drumaier]

No kidding Sherlock

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@Drumaier Let's be nice now LOL

[@jimmason8502]

@@Drumaier He's stating a fact that why would we need to crop in that much when at 100% they're basically the same sensor.

[@ShawnBeltran]

Has anyone seen a comparison that actually tests the lenses and not the camera bodies? These tests just validate that the higher res sensor is in fact higher resolution. I think a more effective test would have been to test these two lenses on only the xh-2 at 35mm f/5.6 and then see what happens. Even that would be skewed though because primes almost always perform better than zooms at equal focal lengths.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

The problem is there is no way to test it that I can figure out. At the time I did this vid, I felt this was the best way to try and make sense of it. Honestly, though, as a professional, I could care less about whether a lens is on their list. I don't think you should worry too much about it.

[@MichaelRusso]

How much better is the 26 mp over the 24 mp?

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Not much of a difference between 24 and 26mp, but when you go from 26mp to 40mp the difference becomes quite noticable when you start to crop.

[@MichaelRusso]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Your video does a good job clearly pointing out the difference (26-40) even with lenses that are not "Optimized"! If you are looking at a new camera, it might be a good option, if you already have a Fuji T1,T2,T3,T4 is it worth the upgrade? Maybe.... What ever you do, you can't lose. The T5 sounds like a good choice, and may prove itself to be a real winner.

[@terjeber]

Interesting thing missing - compare the non-optimized lens on T4 and T5 and show the difference

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

If you check it out at 3:45, I compare the 4 & 5 using a 35mm 1.4. Cheers!

[@SummersSnaps]

I stopped at 4:06 and I'll tell you why. Although the XT5 (below) looks better on the orange texture, if you glance to the right and check out the red letter 'M' (and even the black vertical line to the left of it) it looks worse (softer) than on the XT4 (above) which looks more in focus, sharper, better clarity. This is why tests like this are incredibly difficult. It looks like you have not nailed focus ABSOLUTELY CRITICALLY IDENTICAL on both setups which then makes any observation nullvoid if not. The difference here looks much more like focus placement (even slightly) than a difference in observable resolution. Even if you nailed focus PERFECT, I would expect the XT5 to perhaps be slightly better, but nothing mindblowingly better, a gentle nudge of the sliders (to which no real ill effect would take place) would likely catch up. You also have to take into consideration that 100% is different on each camera, if forcing the XT4 to go to the same zoom amount at 100% on the XT5 then it is more like judging the XT4 at 150-200% or something, making it pretty unfair. If you want to judge 'fairly' then make sure you're not zooming pass a 26mp 100% threshold, that makes more sense to me.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks Eddy for the insights. As I mentioned, tests like this are always gonna have flaws but I did my best to keep it fair as best as I could. Having said that, I nailed the focus in exactly the same spot for each photo and with a tripod.

[@SummersSnaps]

@@PeteCocoPhoto If focus was exactly the same each shot then how do you account for the difference at 4:06 where the XT4 looks to be sharper, clearer on the right than the XT5 (which you chose not to discuss)? Changing the camera on the tripod, different sized bodies, position of sensor etc, nailing focus EXACTLY (even a SLIGHT difference could account for mixed results). We're talking lab stuff here in order to really judged IQ differences. You did your best but I think 4:06 highlights the problem such home tests present. Please do note none of this takes away from the point that the 40mp will most likely have perceived resolution benefits (how can it not?!), but at this point in time we have to discuss sensibly those benefits, because its not all a pro list, there are some cons. With 40mp we get larger files, buffer fills quicker, storage issues, worse higher ISO performance etc. And if its a choice for the company moving forward I kinda think the better tech is stacked sensors (at more affordable pricing) than this emperors new clothes 40mp sensor.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@SummersSnaps I didn’t “choose not to discuss it” - actually you spotted it! Not sure why, maybe you are right that I missed the focus. Maybe something else? Maybe aliens?

[@SummersSnaps]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Sorry, I can come across a bit of a dick at times and I don't mean to. For me, one of the first things I do when comparing optics or whatever is scrutinize the entire frame to see what is amiss. I noticed immediately the increase in texture/resolution of the orange book cover (as you pointed out) and started to scan the rest of the frame to see if everything else was on par and equal. When I noted the right side looking better than the left side I immediately knew that even a 1mm difference in focus/depth can account for a lot. This is why there are so many videos flying around on this subject matter where some see a difference, some do not etc etc. Slight focus differences will either put the two sensors on equal footing (roughly) or make one look significantly improved over the other.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@SummersSnaps Great points and no worries!

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

It would be useful, but very hard to concentrate with the background music. Had to stop at the first lens.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Ok

[@photomaker4502]

Because of this list of optimized lenses, I didn’t buy the x-t5. The x-pro3 will be my last fujifilm camera.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I think they made a marketing mistake with this list. It made a lot of people feel like their gear was no good anymore which I don't believe is true at all.

[@danieltomanovic1940]

I know the MP are not always important but ( it's fine to have 40mp) you can crop images more than with 26mp and with less losing quality...It's impresive how X-T5 looks much better detailed on some pictures even with old 35mm. And this about lenses which is optimized and which not I think this is more politics ...There are no problems like FUJIFILM say.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Agreed! I love the xt5 with all my lenses

[@DavidApuzzo]

I'm a little confused by the comparisons. The X-T5 has nearly double the MP than the X-T4. You're zooming in 200% on the images in the comparisons. With this, wouldn't you clearly see the difference in quality (optimized or not) just in the different camera's resolution sizes. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Any test of this nature is going to be flawed because you can only test an "optimized" lens on two diff bodies, and one has to be a lower res Fuji otherwise you're just testing the same 40mp sensor against itself. honestly, I think Fuji was really silly to even make that list and make such a big deal about it. All it's done is confuse people lol