in all likelihood the most unwashed lens that pro photographers use is a standard zoom with a constant aperture . Up until now , Fujifilm has miss such a lens for their X series of cameras . That ’s all changing with the declaration of a 16 - 55 mm f/2.8 lens of the eye to add to their already impressive lineup .
As far as stock zooms go , Fujfilm users have had to select between the lackluster 16 - 50 mm f/3.5 - 5/6 or the nicer 18 - 55 millimeter f/2.8 - 4 . The young 16 - 55 millimetre look to trounce both of those with a constant f/2.8 aperture for solid abject calorie-free performance , and a moderately telling rapid growth range which equals 24 - 84 mm in full - frame terms . This gives Fujifilm an reward over their closest competitor in the APS - C mirrorless market , Sony , who ’s closest offering is a 16 - 70 mm f4 . Despite featuring optical stabilisation where the Fujifilm does n’t , the Sony ’s f4 aperture is a significant drawback .
Another killer feature from Fujiilm is the fact that the 16 - 55 mm is also weather - sealed against water supply and rubble . It ’s actually Fujifilm ’s first weather condition - varnish lens , and more are expected to come . That makes it a great pairing with theX - T1 , the only weather - sealed Fujifilm body .
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The 16 - 55 m f/2.8 lens is priced at $ 1200 and will be available in February . Expensive , for trusted , but along the line of what you pay for a premium standard zoom from any brand name . As long as the new glass can present the terrific image quality Fujifilm is known for , expect this lens to find a place in many - a - camera bag .
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