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Which zoom (55-200 or 50-230)

Started May 23, 2016 | Discussions thread
wouterv Contributing Member • Posts: 617
Re: Which zoom (55-200 or 50-230)

I got my 50-230 as part of a 2-lens kit with an X-A1 2 years ago. In the meantime I have considered 'upgrading' to the 55-200, but having tried that one of a friend, I don't really feel the need to swap any longer. Granted, the 55-200 is faster and better built, but for the times I actually use it, the 50-230 does the trick. I instead opted to add the Fuji 90mm to my set. That one offers a real difference: it's sharper and a lot faster, it focuses faster, its overall IQ is better, it has WR,... Sadly no OIS, but so far I've been able to manage without it. Of course, the price tag is different too. This duo (50-230 and 90) covers all of my telephoto needs and more.

Here's a few taken with the 50-230. The first and last one are a bit cropped.

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Fujifilm X100S Fujifilm X70 Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm XF 14mm F2.8 R Fujifilm 50-230mm +2 more
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