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16-50 PZ lens best non S lens for action?!

Started Dec 29, 2017 | Discussions thread
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norman shearer Senior Member • Posts: 1,418
16-50 PZ lens best non S lens for action?!
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Having my toe in several systems I sometimes have to refresh my memory of how each camera works by actually reading the manual.

So, reading through the NX500 I came across the section on Continuous AF and was surprised to see this:

• Depending on the type of lens, auto focus results may differ when you capture photos continuously using Continuous AF. Use an optional lens for smooth auto focus operation.

Select an optional lenses from the following: - SAMSUNG 16-50mm F2-2.8 S ED OIS - SAMSUNG 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS - NX 50-150mm F2.8 S ED OIS

Whilst I knew the PZ lens was useable for sports/action I did not expect it to be alone in such favored company! Why no 45/1.8 or 50-200mm zoom?

I also came across a review that claims the PZ lens is sharper than the 16-50 S lens when stopped down at 50mm. Remarkable!

I went on a shoot recently with the PZ zoom and a Samyang 14/2.8 and I've got to say the PZ zoom gave little away over the prime.

So if you do buy into Samsung and one of these little kit zooms comes as part of the package - do not dismiss it as just a kit zoom. It is really one of the jewels in the Samsung line-up and deserves our respect.

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