will fuji make a 16?

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…that's not part of a zoom...

do you think fuji might consider making a 16 for the 24mm aficionados out there?

i had a 14 which i sold (dumb move) and kept the 18…but i'd really prefer a 16!
 
After the 56mm comes out, I expect a 16 and a 90 to be next. Maybe a 10 before too long.

Then we'd have 15, 21, 24, 28, 35, 40, 50, 85, 90 macro, and 135 equivalents... A pretty full line up. And before they go to adding something longer, like a 135/140 or a 200, I imagine we'll see some second lenses in some focal lengths. Leaf-shutters, perhaps. Or an updated 35mm lens with the manual focus mode currently found on the 14 and 23 (and expected on the 56 I believe). The 18's reputation makes it a candidate for update as well. And they'd certainly sell a smaller, lighter, cheaper 23mm if they made one.

Just my guesses. Either way, we'll probably see a few more zooms before most of these materialize.
 
I think I'm just going to go for the 16-50mm zoom for those rare times I need something wider than 28mm and longer than 50mm.
 
Wiyum said:
After the 56mm comes out, I expect a 16 and a 90 to be next. Maybe a 10 before too long.

Then we'd have 15, 21, 24, 28, 35, 40, 50, 85, 90 macro, and 135 equivalents... A pretty full line up. And before they go to adding something longer, like a 135/140 or a 200, I imagine we'll see some second lenses in some focal lengths. Leaf-shutters, perhaps. Or an updated 35mm lens with the manual focus mode currently found on the 14 and 23 (and expected on the 56 I believe). The 18's reputation makes it a candidate for update as well. And they'd certainly sell a smaller, lighter, cheaper 23mm if they made one.

Just my guesses. Either way, we'll probably see a few more zooms before most of these materialize.
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Leaf shutter interchangable lenses would be really interesting, having two separate shutters working together could allow for much faster shutter speeds. But I'd say newer bodies with electronic/focal plane shutters would perhaps be more likely.

But yeah I imagine a 16 would come out eventually, but considering how near it is to the 14 and the 18 I don't think it would be much of a priority.
 
A 16 from Fuji would make me jump. 24-50 equivalents are my basic preferred two lens set up. I'd probably be dying to add the 56 after that.

OT: I've been tempted by a number of XF lenses but still have only the lone 35/1.4 that the XP1 came with. Not a problem for me since I love 50 efov, and recently got a Hawk close focus M - XF adapter that allows me to use the CV 35/1.2 on the XP1. Wow!
 
I'd be very interested in a 16. f2.8 would be fine by me. How about manual-focus only? I'd love to see Fuji come out with a line of manual focus lenses for the X bodies.
 
back alley said:
…that's not part of a zoom...

do you think fuji might consider making a 16 for the 24mm aficionados out there?

i had a 14 which i sold (dumb move) and kept the 18…but i'd really prefer a 16!
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You & me both! I get furious when all I see are zoom lenses that start at 14mm or 18mm. In a previous life, I adored a wonderful little Sigma 24mm to 70mm zoom. If Fuji produces something similar, 16-50 perhaps, I will be all over an X-E2 and said 24-70 zoom. In the meantime, A Sony A7/A7R is the leader in the clubhouse. I still own the Sigma 24-70 & Canon FD adapters are plentiful.
Meanwhile, Olympus makes a 12-50 for the OMD line. Fuji & Sony just don't understand. Nor Canon for that matter. Overlooking the BRICK, 24-70 f/2.8 BEAST.

Wayne
 
back alley said:
how are you liking it?
didn't you have one before?
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I backed out last time... and I just bought it today, so...I don't know yet. That said, it will be used very sparingly by me... there's a few shots I've been trying to make where 18mm (28mm) isn't wide enough. I was too cheap to buy the 14mm because I know I will not use it much.
 
i thought you sold your 18?
i'd like to get the 14 again but am out of camera budget…
i might try trading my 18 for the 16-50 though...
 
jsrockit said:
I did. I use the Ricoh for 28mm now.
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I don't mean to derail the conversation but I have a bit of a question. I realize it's quite a difficult comparison to make, but how does the Ricoh compare to the 18mm in terms of contrast and sharpness? I really like Ricohs and the 28mm FL, the fuji 18mm seems to get a lot of negative comments which makes me wonder if it is better to just get a GR or GRDIV.
 
In my opinion the Ricoh's lens is sharper, but the contrast is similar. The 18mm from Fuji just isn't up to par with its larger lenses. It's good but not great. I think the Ricoh GR's lens is more towards the great end of the scale. Totally unscientific opinion of course. I would gladly use the 18mm with my Fujis. It's just that I needed a pocket camera and the Ricoh outperformed it for my needs.
 
jsrockit said:
In my opinion the Ricoh's lens is sharper, but the contrast is similar. The 18mm from Fuji just isn't up to par with its larger lenses. It's good but not great. I think the Ricoh GR's lens is more towards the great end of the scale. Totally unscientific opinion of course. I would gladly use the 18mm with my Fujis. It's just that I needed a pocket camera and the Ricoh outperformed it for my needs.
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Thanks, that's good to know.
 
noimmunity said:
A 16 from Fuji would make me jump. 24-50 equivalents are my basic preferred two lens set up. I'd probably be dying to add the 56 after that.

OT: I've been tempted by a number of XF lenses but still have only the lone 35/1.4 that the XP1 came with. Not a problem for me since I love 50 efov, and recently got a Hawk close focus M - XF adapter that allows me to use the CV 35/1.2 on the XP1. Wow!
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Ahhh.. How about a speedbooster and the Leica r or contax or Nikon 24/25mm lens on the xp1. I use it w/ my Nikon af and ais lenses.

Gary
 
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