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Which zoom (55-200 or 50-230)

Started May 23, 2016 | Discussions thread
Vic Chapman Forum Pro • Posts: 10,694
Re: Which zoom (55-200 or 50-230)

For someone who uses primes but just occasionally needs a long lens the 50-530mm is okay and will provide satisfactory images. You get what you pay for and there are reasons the 55-200mm is more expensive - build quality, aperture and, yes when it comes down to it the image quality too. I've seen lots of pictures showing how sharp the XC lens is but IMO they don't quite have the sparkle of the XF lens, the sharpness isn't quite there although you'll sometimes only notice this when similar images from each are seen side by side. There are an increasing number of complaints and questions for advice about getting the plastic mount replaced and the fact that it is now relatively simple to get it fixed (at owners cost) at your nearest Fuji rep shows seems to indicate that the problem is getting worse.

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