Which kit lens for the X-T20? XC 16-50 or XF 18-55

KLH475 wrote:

KwhyChang wrote:

Vermont3133 wrote:

Sorry for my ignorance as I'm new to these newest digital mirrorless cameras though not to photography (I shot with Nikon 35mm and medium format cameras for decades). I'm about to order the T-20 with either the XC 16-50 or the XF 18-55 - my personal preference is the 16-50 for the 24 mm equivalent fov. My question is: if the 16-50 doesn't even have an aperture ring and I notice there is no aperture dial on top, how do you change apertures? Can you set the rear R-dial to do this? There must be some way to do this. Again, sorry for not understanding this - I have read and read all the posts and did not find the answer. Thank you.

Ken

The back command dial changes the aperture....a method I prefer rather than the unmarked ring on the 18-55.

I'd suggest going for the 16-50 and maybe put the savings towards a prime

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It was really hard to order the 16-50 mainly because there is so much love for the 18-55 here, but I did recently order that lens with the X-T20. For many years now, I much prefer a standard zoom that begins at 24mm rather than 28mm (35mm).

I read a lot of online reviews recommending it, but it was user reviews that I've been interested in.

Dave, do you have/have you now been using the 16-50 and if so, you are happy with it?

No I'm like you. Ordered from B&H and waiting.

Good thing though. About 15 years or so ago I bought a Canon 100-400. I just traded it in to B&H which cut the price of the T20 kit in half. Feeling really good because that lens performed well for years but lately it has been gathering dust.