Fuji 16-80mm anyone?

[mrtoml]

I have just got back into the Fuji universe with a used XT2. I got an XC15-45 with it for a great price.

I have also just acquired the 10-24 and 55-200.

I don't particularly like the power zoom on the 15-45, but it is a sharp and light little lens for walking around and casual shooting so I think I will keep it.

I used to have the 18-55 which I thought was a great lens, but I am also hearing good things about the 16-80. I had intended just to get another used 18-55, but I am torn now between that and the 16-80 (I also have heard that there is a lot of copy variation with the 18-55 although my previous one was excellent). I am just wondering if anyone else has/had both lenses and tended to go for one rather the other. Is the 16-80 really that good? Is the weight a lot more than the 18-55? \

So the 18-55 is cheaper used, faster at the wide end and lighter vs the 16-80 with great reach, but heavier and constant f4.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

 

[Evergreen States]

Zoom lenses tend to be more susceptible to sample variation than prime lenses due to their complexity.

 

[drew.saunders]

I have the 18-55 hat came with my X-E1 as a kit, and bought the 16-80 in 2019. I haven’t used the 18-55 since getting the 16-80, and could probably live with just that lens most of the time. I now have an X-E3, with grip, and several primes, so I could pair the 16-80 with my 23/2, 35/1.4 or 50/2 if I needed a faster lens. The 16-80 is a bit big for an X-E, but would probably match well with an X-T.

 

[mrtoml]

Thanks, Drew. I am leaning towards the 16-80mm after reading more reviews. I have a couple of primes on the way as well (35/2 and 50/2).

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

I just bought the Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens and I took it to the beach today.

Nobi Beach​

Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens (Tripod and ND filter)
Astia film simulation
Miura Peninsula, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Nobi Beach Park​

Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens (Tripod & ND filter)
Astia film simulation
Miura Peninsula, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Seawall​

Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens (Tripod & ND filter)
Astia film simulation
Miura Peninsula, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

 

[Out to Lunch]

In my opinion, the XF 2.8/16-55 is a superior lens. Some find it 'too sharp'; others find it 'too heavy', or 'too big'. To each his own. Cheers, OtL

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Tetrapods​

Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens (Tripod & ND filter)
Astia film simulation
Miura Peninsula, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

They crossed the line in the sand!​

Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens
Astia film simulation
Miura Peninsula, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

 

[Bob Michaels]

I bought the 16-80 a few months ago. I am still trying to love it but it is so big, bulky, and heavy. Now I am a one prime guy and find I do better with one focal length and feel comfortable using it in every situation. But that is just me, YMMV. So my problem with the 16-80 would relate to any zoom. If you deal with zoom lenses OK, you should get along with this one.

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Kannonzaki Beach Park​

Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens
Astia film simulation
Yokosuka, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Kannonzaki Beach Park No.2​

Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens
Astia film simulation
Yokosuka, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Kannonzaki Beach Park No.3​

Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens
Astia film simulation
Yokosuka, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

 

[Freakscene]

Kannonzaki Beach Park​

Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens
Astia film simulation
Yokosuka, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

Kannonzaki Beach Park No.3​

Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens
Astia film simulation
Yokosuka, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

These are great Mike - how long are the exposures and what ND filter do you use?

It’s a shame that the platform is off limits - it looks like it would be fun to explore.

Marty

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

These are great Mike - how long are the exposures and what ND filter do you use?

It’s a shame that the platform is off limits - it looks like it would be fun to explore.

Marty

Hi Marty! And, thank you very much!

I used a Kenko PRO ND 1000 and a Kenko ZX C-PL filter.
It was a 50 second exposure. The wind was blowing pretty good so I had to sit on my butt on the beach with the tripod as short as I could make it.

In the summertime the kids swim out and crawl all over that thing.

All the best,
Mike

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens
Astia film simulation
Yokosuka, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Fujifilm X-H1, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens
Astia film simulation
Yokosuka, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens
ACROS film simulation
Yokosuka, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 16-80mm f4 lens
ACROS film simulation
Yokosuka, Japan - April 2023
Image is lower resolution than original​