Many X Series cameras are compact and light, so it makes sense for Fujifilm to offer a similarly-small wide-angle prime. The lens is heavy, but not overwhelmingly so. With its impressive optical features considering its size and price, how does the lens actually perform? Physically the lens is shortest at 16mm and longest at the 55mm setting. Metal components are used extensively on the exterior of the lens and the interior of the lens is sealed around the barrel in nine different locations to ensure its durability as well as the weather-resistance to its surrounding environments. I still plan on doing continued Fuji reviews in the future, and I still really like the system. My focus accuracy over my review period was excellent.
Resolution in the center of the frame is excellent at any aperture value, and the evenness of the sharpness across the frame is more consistent beyond 20mm. Obviously mostly used for concert shots, this lens is amazing for that particular usage. A gentle breeze could have changed the aperture on that lens. Aperture The aperture ring is tight and consistent. My X-Pro2 newer knew anything other than the 3 Fujicrons and the 90 f2.
This will mostly present as a problem if you have a straight horizon line near the edge of the frame, like in the second photo of the Atlantic Ocean. The focus ring, although narrow, has a good resistance and overall feel. This is great if you are covering an event and need to get a variety of shots quickly. Overall, the lens performs very well, especially considering its low price. Go to find out how to set up your browser in order to accept or block cookies and more. Conclusion It is impossible to overestimate the importance of a lens like the.
That will vary according to your needs, but hopefully this review will help you make an educated decision. Both focus fast, both are very good optically. Click for the full-size image. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Real world images this one is at F4 look pretty fantastic.
The focal length a full frame equivalent of 24-84mm ably covers everything from landscapes to portrait. Do you think that the coatings might introduce some amount of polarization or what? That extra width means more than one might think, and there will be situations where wider framing will be missed by those using the 18-55mm lens. This ad and tracker-free site is made possible by the support its readers. Bokeh is actually quite alright. Usually, rectilinear wide angles keep lines straight but deforms any rounded object located in the borders or corners, like people heads. The result can be pretty shocking at times. I shot a variety of portrait shots with the lens.
This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. As good as the 50-140 if not better lightning fast focus great lens. Click for the full-size image. The final image in the series above shows that this last criticism is probably not a huge factor for many shooters. Adres wydawcy oraz redakcji: ul. Click for the full-size image.
The scope of the lens allows you to comfortably shoot landscape, nature, architecture. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. You cannot copy more than 20 words from any of our posts. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. There is no direct coupling to the lens elements.
See if it fits your shooting style, and then decide if you want to spend your hard earned money on it. The center of the frame is fantastically sharp from f2. The images below have been processed in Adobe Camera Raw with the following adjustments: white balance synced across images, -0. Alternatively get yourself a copy of my or Thanks! Thanks again for all your support and happy shooting! Click for the full-size image. My advice would be to go to a store once the product is available, and test it out.
This site is not responsible for any damage that the information on this site may cause to your system. Personally, I find no mistake on the lens that would make sense to bother. . Not sure the filter manufacturers will be able to adapt their systems to this lens without creating a monstrosity on the front of the lens to account for the fixed hood. Click for the full-size image.