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Different versions of XF 18-55? need some advice...

Started Aug 4, 2017 | Questions thread
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elzardelanada New Member • Posts: 22
Different versions of XF 18-55? need some advice...

Hey there,

I'm new to Fuji, and I'm not sure why, but kinda feel my Fuji gear should be made in Japan. It's an old hat and I'm getting softer, but I guess part of it is some sort of "vintage manufacturing value"-thought and the rest is plain prejudice...

Anywho, I happen to have two XF 18-55 here:

- one is made in Japan and might be a day older (not really sure how old, but the camera it was purchased with was from 2015)

- and the other is made in the Philipines and from 2017 (X-T20 kit lens)

I noticed that the two lenses seem to have a different built, as the Japan one shows an additional plastic ring around the eye. I took a pictures of the lenses (each shot with the other lens on a X-T20 under horrible light), and I want to ask you what's up with the difference.

I want to keep one of the two and pass the other one on. Would be great if you coul help me make the right decision. I'll also try to create some comparable shots with them this weekend and we'll see if there are visible differences in quality.

Thanks for any thoughts and input!

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Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm X-T20
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