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Does my 16-55 have an issue?

Started Feb 18, 2020 | Discussions thread
allemania
OP allemania Regular Member • Posts: 148
Re: Results are in line with those at lenstip
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norjens wrote:

https://www.lenstip.com/383.4-Lens_review-Fujifilm_Fujinon_XF_18-55_mm_f_2.8-4_OIS_Image_resolution.html

https://www.lenstip.com/433.4-Lens_review-Fujifilm_Fujinon_XF_16-55_mm_f_2.8_R_LM_WR_Image_resolution.html

If you look at the 55mm (green) results in the edge resolution charts, you find that indeed this is the weak spot of the 16-55mm.

There is always some sample variation, but pixel peeping your image I see no cause for alarm. I recently posted some testing with mine as well, you can have a look at that for comparison if you like.

Thanks for the links. I had briefly perused them prior to performing my test, and based on what I read and saw in the charts, I had expected the 16-55 to best the 18-55, especially on the edges, at all focal lengths. Perhaps I need to take another look at their results.

I looked at the images in your tests, as well. Of course I cant make a direct comparison, but to my eye your 16-55 at 2.8 is very consistent at the perimeter of the frame. Also, the image I posted is at f/4 and it probably comes as no surprise that things worsen at f/2.8. I think I would be happy with your copy of the 16-55.

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