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crazy question how does the 16-55 f2.8 compare to the 50mm f2?

Started Mar 25, 2017 | Discussions thread
Ambulater
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Re: crazy question how does the 16-55 f2.8 compare to the 50mm f2?

Ambulater wrote:

georgehudetz wrote:

Truman Prevatt wrote:

Storare wrote:

georgehudetz wrote:

liggy wrote:

My kit is stratified by lens type.

X-Pro2 for primes.

X-T2 for zooms.

I used to think the 16-55 was overkill for a mirrorless setup. Now it is the perfect everyday lens paired with the X-T2.

Yup. Did a 4+ hour walkabout with my wife today with that setup, using a Peak Design strap, and weight wasn't an issue at all for me.

My wife refuses to carry the camera

My wife refuses to even carry my sunglasses - forget the camera or an extra lens ;-).

Mine too. In fact, my wife dislikes stopping for lens swaps, which is one reason I like zooms.

Ditto. I travel quite a bit with my wife and it's a big reason I switched to zooms. You'll never adequately explain to a non photographer why you need to stop to swap lenses all the time.

BTW, I should have said: the 16-55mm f/2.8 is now my main go-to lens. I absolutely love it.

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