>>3799054OP here.
I had only ever used a 35mm SLR before.
The X-E2s... my first digital, my first mirrorless... was somewhat of an impulse buy. I had some money and really wanted a Fuji, like NOW. I decided I could start collecting lenses NOW, and it'd be no problem trading-up to the X-Pro in the future, or a SLRish X-T4 type. But, the lightweightness of the X-E is such a relief if you're used to a heavier system.