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Lens for X-T3

Started Jul 14, 2019 | Questions thread
KariP
KariP Veteran Member • Posts: 6,458
Re: Lens for X-T3 + zoom with OIS

emils92 wrote:

Hello. I have landed on X-T3 as my first mirrorless camera (or any camera besides my phone for that matter). I am torn between the 16-55 weather sealed lens and the 18-55 lens with OIS. Money is not really the issue here, but I am not sure whether ois or weather sealing is most important to me.

I will not be shooting lots of video, its more of a "nice to have" thing to me, I am in it for the stills. I will be bringing my camera hiking and camping, as well as shooting when I am on vacation in various cities.

The X-T3 does not have IBIS, so OIS in the lens seems nice...OIS can be nice in low light, with a slow shutter speed, but the 16 55 has a fixed 2.8, the other lens is variable 2.8-4. I have very little experience with cameras, all I have done is read online to try and understand the workings of a camera, and what you need for various scenarios. Are there any more experienced shooters out there that can chime in? How well does WR work, is OIS actually useful in stills, etc. etc., any good input is appreciated.

Cheers

.... is a very good  system to start photography . Weather resistance sounds like a very important thing, but is it  in real life ? I do not want to stand in heavy rain... the camera will leak first more likely if I trust some weather sealed gear. Raincoats are invented 

I have used my 18-55 OIS since X-E1. It has been great for traveling in all kinds of weather .  OIS is very useful in low light  and after using a zoom for some time you will see IF you really need some prime for something. Like 55f1,2. for portraits and art photography.

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I started SLR photography in 1968, first DSLR was Canon 40D in 2007. Now Fujifilm X-E3 is my favourite traveling camera - also NEW! 5DMkIV for landscapes, BIF/nature .

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