FUJI 18-55 V's 16-55 - 40 Megapixel Showdown !

Today I'm comparing the fuji 18-55mm f2.8-f4 lens with the 16-55mm f2.8 lens on the 40 megapixel Fuji x-h2. During the video, I take some photos at the coast and make a couple of prints.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments 📸

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00:00 intro
01:55 fuji xf 18-55mm f2.8-f4 specs
02:36 fuji xf 16-55mm f2.8 specs
03:37 photography with the 18-55 and 16-55 fuji lenses
#fuji #fuji18-55 #fuji16-55f2.8

[mervynmarshall]

Great comparison - every time I get the itch to upgrade my 18-55 a video like this comes out and I simply remind myself that it is more than enough for my needs.

[screamstation]

The fact that is so difficult to differentiate between the two lenses, tells you everything about 18-55. It’s a winner

[photoipster]

This is the first of your videos I’ve watched. Seeing you let your dogs get so dirty, playing in the sand, warmed my heart and made me subscribe. You are obviously someone that has similar values, so you probably can bring that same perspective to photography too!

[wyrdedwurd]

Thank you for being that rare lens reviewer that actually includes prints in your review. People have become too focused solely on what images look like on a screen.

[GregSewellTRFC]

Would be great to see a comparison of all the standard zooms: adding the 16-80/4, the Tamron 17-70/2.8 and most interestingly the Sigma 18-50/2.8 - they all seem to have one amazing thing about them, but its different for each!

[colinhoward]

I have had a journey from the X-S10, to the X-T4 and now to the X-T5. I got the 18-55 as the kit lens with my X-S10. Every time I think of upgrading my 18-55, with each camera I just can't justify it. I mainly use mine for travel photography so need something versatile and more importantly small and light. The 16-80 sounds good until I realise it is F4 (I can get F4 on my 18-55 and in low light go down to F2.8). The 16-55 is just to heavy. I do of course miss out on reach esp compared to the 16-80. But that is not a massive issue esp at the long end though as I actually also carry around a 55-200 for extra reach. I used to have a 70-300 which was meant to blow everything away. But not for me in two senses. 1 the 55-200 it is lighter and smaller. 2 and the most important for me actually was the auto-focus seemed a lot slower and worse on the 70-300. This was particularly noticable for taking videos - the 55-200 is almost parfocal in its behaviour but the 70-300 was way off that as it did a LOT of hunting around. Again the 55-200 is not on Fujifilm's list for the 40M sensor- but so far the results have been really good for me with it on the X-T5. So I think I am done and good to go :)

[danielschmaderer]

As an owner of both lenses, the 16-55 is the best lens I’ve ever used. When the mount broke off the back, I ended up getting the 18-55 as a temporary solution for that range. I was not disappointed in what the 18-55 could dish out.

[Hikebike]

The 18-55 is what got me on board with Fuji 10 or 12 years ago with the xe1. I had just tested 5! Of the same Canon L lens to find a "keeper". 3 of them were unbelievably bad. Like they never heard of QC

[psndsh]

Fuji is the goat for making this kit lens with such powers.

[davidligon]

Why not the 16-80 for your walkabout lens? Just curious.

[eelpern]

Very nice comparison coverage - thank you for putting this together for the rest of us. Also... very beautiful sweater...I want one.

[Jivatone]

Thank you, very helpful. I'm looking to buy the 16 to 55 but I am worried that it may be due for an update. Would you expect an update soon please?

[PhotogAbby]

Glad to see my 18-55 will still be usable now that I have upgraded to the XT5😅

[findermanimages]

I have recently bought the 18-55 (£220), 55-200 and an X-H1. I have to say, I am completely happy with the results I'm getting, and do not feel I'm missing out. There are always work arounds for not having the extra 2mm at the wide end and I usually shoot for a centre-focused shot. I don't worry too much about the edges. Great comparisons and another superb video 👍

[malcolmgibbs]

Good stuff Ian. I have both lenses too and use the 16-55 on my x-h2 and tend to keep the 18-55 on my x-pro3 due to size. It also add’s stabilisation to the pro3 which can be helpful.

[nickgoogle]

The 18-55 should be sharpest at F10. This was found in someone testing all the focal lengths and the results were clear. Do not have the link at hand right now, but you should try at F10.

[MrPoz]

I have both, I notice a huge difference between the two, probably for the reasons that you've mentioned: overall sharpness in the 16-55mm. It's my go to for video. Only thing I don't like is the slight distortion at 16mm.

[emperorofrats]

I´ve used 3 different 18-55-lenses , and on all 3 the OIS-Unit inside the lens made big problems after not more than 3 years of using each. So now I use an quiet old 16-55, without OIS, but also without problems, on me X-H1 and X-Pro2, with great results . I feel save during travelling, that nothing " happens" inside the lens and makes it unusable because of a defect

[Mtikcus]

Really good video, i think Fuji's recommended list is 2 things, A list which shows which are recommended wide open, (sure that was officially said somewhere) but mostly it is a marketing device to make you buy the more expensive lenses.

I think the real price difference though is closer to £600/$/€ as most people will be choosing to buy a body only + 16-55, or buy the Kit with the 18-55 (which is only £250 more than body only).
The question for new buyers, is Body only, Body + 18-55, or body +16-80

This video sort of confirms to everyone with an X-T1 or later that if they upgrade to an X-T5/H2 their 18-55 is still good enough :)

[robtaylor]

Brilliant. Thank you for letting me know that the 18-55mm lens is perfectly adequate and does not need to be replaced with the 16-55mm or 16-80mm. I have found the autofocus on this lens on the X-S10 much more difficult compared to my older Nikon D5100. I'm not really sure why, but I end up with a lot more blurry images. My feeling is zone just isn't very good on the Fuji and focus tends to jump around a lot.