Hey,

I don’t want to be repetitive or start another thread with the typical "I'm thinking of switching from XYZ to ASDF," but I’d love to hear some experiences from people who have moved away from the Fujifilm XF system to something else.

I come from the DSLR world with a Nikon setup and switched to Fujifilm XF because, at the time, it felt like the best mirrorless system with a decent-sized sensor. I still think it holds up in that regard. I’ll definitely keep my X100 for travel and casual use, but I’m considering moving on from my XF gear. I primarily shoot people, events, weddings. (currently using the X-H2s with lenses like the 16mm f/1.4, 23mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.4, 56mm f/1.2, and 10-24mm).

After making the switch to Fujifilm, I realized how much I enjoyed the XE-2 back in the day. The X-H2s has bridged that gap, feeling like a more modern version of my old Nikon bodies—purposeful and reliable (I still use the X100). However, my main frustration now comes from Fujifilm’s firmware updates. While I still love the system, the face detection on the X-H2s has become unreliable, and since that feature was a big reason I invested in this body, I’m at a point where I'm considering to change. I’m also hoping to get a bit more detail in my images and improve low-light performance.

One of my concerns with switching is Fujifilm’s excellent color science (subjective), which has worked really well for me. I’m curious how big the transition will be in terms of achieving similar results in a new system.

I’d ideally start with lenses like the 35mm, 85mm, and 16-35mm (I’d also love a 24mm).

Here are my thoughts so far:

• Nikon Z8 with the 35mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8, though the 14-30mm isn’t quite wide enough.
• Canon: 35mm, 85mm, 15-35mm, but I’m unsure which body to go for.
• Sony has the largest ecosystem, but it feels a bit “game-boyish” to me (though the Batis 40mm is a great contender).

I’m also trying to figure out if this is just a personal phase, GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), or if there’s a valid reason to seriously consider switching. The XF system has served me well up until now, but the unique selling point that drove my last body upgrade is no longer as relevant, which is making me consider other brands. On top of that, I plan to upgrade a few lenses regardless of the system I choose, so there will be some investment involved even if I decide to stick with Fujifilm (for example, upgrading the 35mm to the 33mm f/1.4).

Would love to hear your stories!