Fujifilm 18-55 vs. 16-55 Lens for Video

Fujifilm 18-55 lens vs. 16-55. Which is best lens for shooting video? Comparisons of price, ergonomics, background and depth of field, autofocus, image quality, stabilization and other factors. NOTE: This video is geared toward video shooters that are curious between using these two lenses to capture video. Stills shooting, no doubt about it, has different needs.

📔 Table of Contents
00:00 Opening
00:17 Welcome
00:36 Lenses Not Included In Review
01:58 Price and Ergonomics
04:02 Background and Depth of Field
05:43 Autofocus
07:01 Focus Breathing
07:42 Color and Image Quality
08:18 Stabilization
09:38 Quality and Price Factor
10:07 Conclusion and Winner
10:53 Goodbye and Outro

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[heffe]

These are seriously the best videos. I don’t think any other channel does it better.

[MichaelZi]

16-55 f 2.8 is my main lens, it is worth every penny spended on it, build quality, sharpness, AF based on linear motor, its not cheap but it is a beast, one of the few Red Badge lenses (top quality)from Fuji.

[Carboose]

Thanks for the comparison for video purposes.

I have the X-S10 with IBIS and the 16-55mm and the combination is golden for stills and landscape photography. Had the choice of going for a combo with the kit-lens or the body and a lens of my choice. The reviews for the 16-55mm are always praising and that made me spent a bit more for the lens but is proven to be a grand choice so far.
Even a long day carrying this around with a tripod, filters, snacks/water etc. feels manageable and not cumbersome at all!

Thanks again and looking forward to more of your own topics of interest instead of the comparison videos!

[brianfitzrealty]

Great video as always! For studio use, I keep the 16-55 on my T4. But when I am out and about, the 18-55 is so much more manageable. I just lock in at F4 with auto ISO and I’m off an running 🏃‍♂️…

[talhasarac]

Thanks for the video and also Tetris. Great work as always.

[davebenson]

Great review... I have had both of these lenses... and we kept the 18-55 for out X-T20 walk about family camera... I traded in the 16-55 for the 16-80... the video wobble was not an issue for me because I do not do video... and the 16-80 works wonderfully for me on my cameras... and as a fixed f4 and WR and lighter than the 16-55 made it attractive to me...

[othomophoto]

Thank you for another awesome tutorial/review. I've been following your work awhile after acquiring my fujifilm x-t3. And your channel has provided me me with a great deal of info to navigate fujifilm's world of things photography. I'm about to commence recording my youtube videos with my x-t3 and needed to decide between the fujifilm 18-55mm f2.8 and the viltrox 85mm f1.4. Both of which I owned. So given you concussion I'll give the fujifilm 18-55mm a shot. Thanks a million!

[b-art.]

Thanks for that comparison Chris. I am using 18-55 together with my Fuji X-S10 and I have to agree that it is a very good lens. 16-55 is too expensive for me but maybe in the future...

[sochetraiem]

18-55mm is the best Fuji Lens for its size and value. Not to mention it has ois. I only go out with Viltrox 23mm and Fuji 18-55mm nowadays.

[JHurrenPhotography]

I drag the 16-55 with me everywhere. She lives on a tripod. I do prefer prime lenses, but I sold my 23mm and 16mm as soon as I heard about the new 23mm and 18mm coming out. It's really streamlined my shooting process, in which I juggle at least three different camera systems at any given time. Much gratitude for a little simplification! Images are nearly on par with prime

[jakobschneeberger]

Thanks for the insightful lens comparison 👍👍👍. I bought the 18-55 with the X-T3 as a kit lens and am very happy with this combination.

[merlebecker]

Thanks Chris - I use the 18-55 primarily for stills but watched the entire video (no games for me). I love that lens and appreciate the comparison greatly since I always "wonder" about that 16. No more - I am good. Only problem is that the 18 is so dog gone flexible, that I over rely on it and do not jump to my other lens. Again Tks.

[simonefaluschi]

Great review as usual. I am not a videomaker at all. I own the 18-55 as "kit lens" but, for quality and versatility in still, the 16-55 is my dream. I however think that for amatorial purposes is quite stupid investing so much money in it (I also own 16 1.4 and 35 1.4) ... but sometimes we ARE stupid.

[jamesconraadtucker]

Really nice comparison and review! Much more insightful than so many others who recite specs without supporting any real examples. Not that it's necessary, but is greatly appreciated. Again, excellent job! I'll be using it with my still tried and true X-T1 ; )

[Garyonthefly]

Thanks Chris! Love your take on these two lenses. I won at Tetris by the way.

[Narsuitus]

Thanks for the comparison. I have never used or even considered the 18-55mm f/2.8 to f/4 Fuji zoom because I prefer constant aperture zoom lenses and I need the extra light gathering at the longer focal lengths.

I purchased the 16-55mm f/2.8 Fuji zoom as a backup to my fast 16, 23, and 56mm prime lenses.

I also like to pair my 16-55 weather resistant zoom with my weather resistant Fuji body to shoot landscapes in bad weather.

When I shoot video of operatic and dance performances on stage, I like to pair my 16-55 with a 50-140mm f/2.8 Fuji zoom.

[bywayofnewyork]

Hey there! I recently got my hands on the Fujifilm X-H2S, mainly for video purposes. After going through your videos, I'm still a little unsure about which lens to go for. The great news is that being in the military, I can grab these lenses at a sweet discounted price without any tax. You mentioned the 18-55 kit lens as a solid starting point with minimal compromises for video. I'd love to hear your take on which lens delivers the best quality, strikes the right balance in terms of specs for video, and ultimately offers the best bang for the buck. I'm considering three options: the 18-55 kit lens priced at $690, the 18-120 f4 PZ priced at $850, and the 18-135 f3.5 priced at $800. Thank you so much for your insights!

[jasonzondor]

I picked up the 16-55 and love it for stills. Thank you Chris for a great video!

[Syy]

9:26 Missed opportunity by not removing the digital shake on the "18-55" title. 😆
Edit: Great video Chris! I absolutely adore my 18-55 lens, so I'm glad to see it outperforms the 16 for video.

[badplatano]

Wow, thank you so much for the video.. I asked this question on your last live stream. Buying the 16-55mm for my second camera for my studio work since I already own the 18-55mm it would be nice to add a different lens to my setup instead of buying the same lens again. Also digging the image quality.