Deliberating on kit for event and portraiture. 16-55, or others?

lewiedude2 wrote:

ViMa wrote:

Hi Hikari,

I would suggest you get the 90mm and either the 56 or the 50 or the 60mm. I would think the Brick is too heavy and also the 2.8 would probably not be great when it comes to event work, especially when it gets dark. This would also place the 60mm at the lower end, both because of its similar 2.8 but also because of its AF which is not stellar.

If you can afford the 56mm + the 90mm I think that in conjunction with your 35mm f1.4, you should be in a great place. the 50mm f2 could be a good (cheaper) alternative to the 56mm too.

I think it is funny when people that don't have the 16-55 keep talking about how it is too heavy. Gheeeez. Try one out, and you will see.

As for the OP's question, X-T2 is perfectly paired with 16-55. If you are interested in indoor event photography, you need a flash system. Godox (I hope I spelled that correctly) has Fuji compatible flash systems and they are relatively inexpensive. I don't have one as I really like to rely on existing light for indoor work and yes, I have good technique when it comes to hand holding my camera and RED BADGE brilliant lens.

Check it out if you can, prior to purchase. I did, and was amazed at the almost hyperbolic comments of the size and weight of the 16-55 coming from almost exclusively those that have never checked out the lens in the first place. The Great Greg Johnson, of San Antone fame, bashed the crap out of this awesome zoom until he eventually got one! Now he can't stop talking about it...at least until he gets is new Fuji MF rig.

++++1. I waited way too long to get this lens, and it is now absolutely my “go to” when not shooting long. All the discussion about weight definitely put me off for a while, however, IMHO, it pairs well with either of the two cameras I own: the X-T2 or X-H1 (slightly better with the X-H1 because of IBIS).  I find the weight to be a complete non issue.

Unfortunately, the nickname Greg gave it — the Brick — does it a disservice and alas, has caught on here.