FUJIFILM XF 16-55mm F2.8 | The PRIME Zoom? | X-H2S

Today I talk about why I brought a fujifilm zoom lens into my kit and sharing some photos and videos I took while at a shoot. Let me know what you think !

Equipment I use:

[Pixelpeeps-]

I’m an event photographer and I own every new Fuji prime and zoom and I just keep going back to the 16-55 because of the versatility as I normally carry the 18mm 1.4, 33mm and 56 1.2wr on 3 different cameras in one bag but at weddings and events I keep have to changing camera bodies as the environment changes so quickly and now I carry the 16-55 and 56mm wr on another body

[tjkrueger]

This lens is a gem... great contrast and colors, sharp, built like a tank, handles glare well, def a bag of primes.

[SummersSnaps]

Nice one Sam.

I opted for the 18-35 for some of the reasons you mention with the 16-55 like the extending zoom issue. I realise I am taking a massive hit on the 18-35 in regards to AF, size and weight but at least that extending zoom thing is not an issue and I get f1.8 as a bonus.
It's taken awhile now but my kit feels fairly narrowed down, xf16/1.4, Art 18-35, xf56/1.2 WR, XF50-140. Done.

I do hope Fuji refresh both the 16-55 and 50-140, we could do with some f2-2.8 zooms.

[nosatori]

The 16-55 is an awesome lens but it has one major drawback for video: It is f2.8 all the way through the zoom range but NOT t2.8. While the aperture remains constant across the range, the transmissivity doesn’t always, and you will occasionally get a sudden brightness change in the middle of a zoom. It doesn’t happen always, but when it does it’s annoying and a lot of work to fix cleanly. The only real way around it is to change the focal length between clips, using it as a “bag of primes” instead of as a zoom. You can’t really blame Fuji for this as it was designed for photography, not for video. It’s an awesome photography lens and probably over-specced for video, at least optically.

[FilmScapeK]

Try the cheaper and lighter Sigma 18-50 f2.8 zoom. You're unlikely to miss the optical quality of the Fuji for video work only and gives the same brightness as the 16mm zoom.

[smoloms]

Maybe one day if I have the extra cash I’ll pick one up. But right now the sigma 18-50 is my go to

[foto]

my workhorse lens. hardly ever leaves my camera. fantastically fast, quiet, and sharp!

[patba]

Hi. How does this Lens compare to the Full Frame 24-70 in Image quality? Is the full frame much better?

[Fujiboy.mp]

Your version of this lens’ review is so much cleaner I need to redo mine 😂

[tae]

Hardest decision ever,
Fujinon 18-50 F2.8-4,
Fujinon 16-55 F2.8,
Sigma 18-50 F2.8,
Tamron 17-70 F2.8

🤣🤣🤣

[NathanHassani-krbh]

Just bought mine, but not getting sharp photos with it at all, also noticed dust inside the lens, so probably why, though I find it far too heavy so will be sending it back.

[donmariano]

Keep doing videos about the 16-55mm I am also torn about the prime lenses vs the zoom, prime lenses are good, yes, when it comes to artistic side because you really need to move and compose, on the other hand the zoom gives you versatility but if you really want to create you can use each focal length and treat it as a prime you will have the versatility and creativity.