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XF16-55 at 55 f2.8 versus other Fuji portrait lens?

Started Apr 12, 2016 | Discussions thread
bowportes Veteran Member • Posts: 4,337
Re: XF16-55 at 55 f2.8 versus other Fuji portrait lens?

Xshooter wrote:

Hi I have X-Pro2 with a XF14 (little use), XF18 (some use), XF60 (v little use), XF18-55 (lots use), XF35 f1.4 (most use). I'm thinking of getting the XF16-55 to replace the XF18-55, XF60 and maybe the XF14 as it is an all in one wider angle to zoom, with fast f2.8 across the range. I can see it directly replacing everything the 18-55 can do (except it's bulkier), possibly replace the good portraiture of 60 f2.4 as it will be 55 f2.8, and at wide 16mm it will be wider than the 18-55 for normal use and unless I'm on holidays or touring I don't use the fabulous XF14 at all (not for everyday local photography). Thoughts? I would use the 16-55 with the EVF mostly and keep the OVF for the XF35 and my older XF18 f2.

My main question to the X world user is how does XF16-55 at 55mm f2.8 compare with XF60 f2.4, or the XF50-140 at 50mm f2.8, or XF56 f1.2 for portraits and separation, bokeh?

It holds up very well, but doesn't get nearly as much background blur as the 56 at f1.2.

Does anyone have the 16-55, 60, 50-140, 56 and can let me know how the 16-55 holds up at 55 for portraiture? I know it's a bulky heavy lens, but I'd not have to change lens as often and it is a faster wider all in one WR lens, good all rounder for hiking and general family photos indoors or outdoors.

You articulate very well its advantages, and it doesn't strike me as bulky or heavy when I'm out for a day with it... With no need to carry a bunch of other lenses.

Your thoughts on all this would be appreciated, thanks.

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