X-T · 2016 · discontinued
Fujifilm X-T2 review
Launch price 1,599 USD · 24.3 MP X-Trans III sensor · 4K 30p video
Also written XT2 or X T2.
The first 4K-capable X-T. With the booster grip, one of the most beloved Fuji bodies.
Verdict
Discontinued second-generation X-T, the first X-T to shoot 4K, with a 24.3 MP X-Trans III sensor, F-Log, and dual SD UHS-II. No IBIS, no touch, no subject detection. Beloved on the used market for stills and the booster grip.
Stills photographers buying used who want a weather-sealed X-T at a discount.
In detail
Photographers tend to pick it up for Fuji's older 24 MP X-Trans III sensor and the price point it launched at. Released in 2016 at 1,599 USD, the body is no longer in production. It sits in the X-T line, Fuji's SLR-style lineup with the classic top-plate dials.
Image quality out of the X-Trans sensor is solid for the price, with the usual Fuji color science baked in. At 24.3 MP, native ISO runs ISO 200 to 12800, and the files give you enough room to crop without falling apart. Subject detection is the older contrast-based system, which still works for portraits and slow subjects but lags behind the current AI-driven Fuji bodies for action. Burst at 8 fps is plenty for travel, family, and most outdoor work.
Video specs are more than capable for short-form and travel work. 4K 30p covers the resolution most people actually deliver, and the bitrates are sensible.
In the hand it feels like a Fuji, with the usual tight dials, a deep enough grip, and weather sealing on the bodies that target working photographers. There is no in-body stabilization, so for low light or long lenses you will lean on stabilized XF glass. Weight is 507g ready to shoot, fine for a full day of walking around.
Battery life is 340 shots CIPA. Carrying a spare NP-W126S is not optional. Two card slots are present, both taking SD UHS-II, so you can shoot with a backup or split RAW/JPEG. Bottom line: the used market is where this camera makes the most sense now that it is discontinued, and you can find them in good shape for a fraction of the launch price.
Pros and cons
What we like
- First 4K-capable X-T with F-Log
- Dual SD UHS-II slots, weather sealed
- 24.3 MP X-Trans III sensor
- Compatible with the VPB-XT2 booster grip
The headline win is being the first 4K-capable X-T with F-Log, a body that taught a generation of Fuji shooters what hybrid really means. Film simulation count is 5, the older but still solid lineup. Dual card slots give event and travel shooters the kind of redundancy that used to require a full-frame body. On the video side, 4K 30p is more than enough for most hybrid shooters, and the Fuji film simulations translate to video just as well.
Trade-offs
- Discontinued, no in-body stabilization
- No touch LCD, no subject detection
The honest trade-off is that it is discontinued, with no in-body stabilization. No in-body stabilization means relying on stabilized lenses for low light. The XF 18-55mm kit zoom, the 16-80mm f/4 and the 50-140mm f/2.8 have OIS; the fast primes do not, so with a 23mm or 35mm on the front shutter speed is your only lever. The EVF at 2.36 million dots is on the lower-resolution side by current standards, and the tilting LCD does not flip forward for vlogging. If you film yourself a lot, look at the X-S line instead.
Who is this for
Stills photographers buying used who want a weather-sealed X-T at a discount to the X-T3. Travel videographers and YouTubers running a one-person crew can absolutely get by with this body. Anyone who wants the booster grip workflow on a budget.
X-T2 release date and lifecycle
Announcement month is from Fujifilm’s launch announcement; the on-sale month is not recorded for this body. Launch price is MSRP at release, not a used-market price.
Full specifications
| Release year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,599 USD |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Megapixels | 24.3 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans III |
| Processor | X-Processor Pro |
| ISO range | 200–12800 |
| AF points | 325 |
| Subject detection | none |
| Burst (fps) | 8 |
| Max video | 4K 30p |
| Codec | H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log |
| Stabilization | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt |
| Weather sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 507g |
| Card slots | 2 |
| Card types | SD UHS-II / SD UHS-II |
| Battery | NP-W126S |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 340 shots |
| Film sims | 5 |
Highlighted rows are class-leading within the current Fujifilm APS-C lineup.
Film simulations (5)
- PROVIA
- Velvia
- ASTIA
- Classic Chrome
- ACROS
Compared with
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See it in the wild
Owner impressions and real-world photos from the Fuji community.
