sojournerphoto
Veteran
Since getting my XP2 I've been very impressed with the body and, particularly, using it with the 35/2. Although I've not used a zoom lens for a few years I'm thinking about adding one for use as a holiday walk around lens. Probably the 16-55 f2.8.
Has anyone used this lens, ideally on an XP2, and can comment on its usability compared to the 35/2. I'm most concerned about focus behaviour - is it clunky like the 18 and 27, or silent like the 35. I presume speed will be there, but comments welcome, and any other handling observations.
I presume it draws nicely, but again comments welcome. Also, I prefer to avoid software correction as far as possible, so as I can't work out how to disable, any comment on the underlying optical performance would be interesting too.
Cheers
Mike
Has anyone used this lens, ideally on an XP2, and can comment on its usability compared to the 35/2. I'm most concerned about focus behaviour - is it clunky like the 18 and 27, or silent like the 35. I presume speed will be there, but comments welcome, and any other handling observations.
I presume it draws nicely, but again comments welcome. Also, I prefer to avoid software correction as far as possible, so as I can't work out how to disable, any comment on the underlying optical performance would be interesting too.
Cheers
Mike
narsuitus
Well-known
Originally, I created my Fuji X system for shooting in low-light situations without flash. I use the X-Pro1 with 16mm f/1.4, 23mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.2 lenses. I was so pleased with my Fuji X available light system that I began using it for other subjects such as close-ups, flash portraits, travel, and landscapes. I recently added the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 to my inventory for the times when I do not need to carry three fast prime lenses.
Since I do not have the X-Pro2 or the 18, 27, or 35mm lenses, I cannot make comparisons. However, I can recommend the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 is an excellent "holiday walk around lens."
I also recommend considering the less expensive 18-55mm f/2.8 to f/4 Fuji with image stabilization. The only reason I did not select it was beause I prefer lenses with:
1. an aperture ring
2. a constant f/stop vs. a variable f/stop.
16-55mm Fuji f/2.8 by Narsuitus, on Flickr
narsuitus
Well-known
The weather resistant Fuji 18-55mm f/2.8 plus the weather resistant Fuji 50-140mm f/2.8 is a perfect pair.
16-55mm f/2.8 & 50-140mm f/2.8 Fuji Lenses by Narsuitus, on Flickr
16-55mm f/2.8 & 50-140mm f/2.8 Fuji Lenses by Narsuitus, on Flickr
sojournerphoto
Veteran
Thanks Narsuitus
I'll think about the 18-55 also. Should probably add the 18-135 to the review list, but my age leaves me doubtful of its optical capability...
Mike
I'll think about the 18-55 also. Should probably add the 18-135 to the review list, but my age leaves me doubtful of its optical capability...
Mike
Addy101
Well-known
I thought you were talking about Ilford XP2 