A short comment about the Fujifilm XF16-80mm f4.0 lens. Loving it! Crisp images. I’m impressed with the how close I can get for macro images. It is silent compared to the XF18-55mm f2.8-4.0 lens. The focus is almost negligible. I was worried at first with the OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) because it is so quick. Thought I may have a bad lens but some experimenting let me know it does it’s job. At my age the OIS is a nice plus. For sure making me a better photographer. 😊
6 Comments
Tom Dills
I often tend to under-appreciate the benefits of updated technology and was at first hesitant about any benefits to that lens. My own experience with it bears out your comments. I haven’t done much close-up work with it but will have to make a point of it now!
Monte Stevens
The downside I have so far is the size. But with the range and the fixed aperture size of f4.0 its what I’d expect.
Tom Dills
Agreed. I’ve occasionally found myself longing to get my 18-55 back, until I look at the photos from the 16-80. Instead I’ve been spending time with my 23mm and 35mm primes. Lovely lenses plus small and light! 😉
Monte Stevens
Same here with the 35mm f2.0. I love that lens.
Cedric
Yep, things like OIS, eye-detect autofocus, wide dynamic range, etc. are things that we end up taking for granted rather quickly but which tend to have a significant impact on the quality of images. My daughter who only shoots film for her still photography has come to realise how far photography has come in terms of technology. I dare say that many young people would not understand what they have at their disposal these days, which is fair enough when it’s all you’ve known.
Anyway, I for one, am really glad that you got your new camera and lens. Finally, you can be a good photographer now that you have the right gear 😉 LOL
Monte Stevens
Absolutely, Cedric! Finally I have the right gear!
I agree the younger generation has no idea how much easier their photography is due to the advanced technology they have. In fact I may be more complacent than I would admit. I’m also aware that some of the technology has allowed me to be more open to what’s before me rather than getting caught up on the mechanics and the exposure or my eyesight. And, we can also spend some time ranting about the software we have available for us. All powerful tools. However, I’m glad I grew up on film and mechanical cameras.