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I wanted to not want 'The Brick' (or Nikon 24-70)

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I wanted to not want 'The Brick' (or Nikon 24-70)
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A few years ago I shot an event, but I didn't have a 'standard' zoom for my Nikons, so I hired a 24-70 f/2.8 (not the current version, the previous non-VR one).

It's not a lens I wanted or had considered buying.... but it made perfect sense for this one job....  long story short is I bought one a few weeks later....  because, well, it didn't just work, it worked really really well.

I just borrowed a Fuji 16-55 f/2.8 (aka The Brick) for the weekend....  and already have the same feeling.... good range, lovely rendering/bokeh. It just takes nice images.

Yes, it is big and heavy, but balances perfectly on X-T2 with grip. But weight is relative.... only a bit more than 3 of the small primes.

I just sold my 60mm, with the intention to buy the 50mm f/2.....  but..... but.....

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