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XC 15-45 or XC 16-50 OR XF 18-55 on X-T20 for beginner ?

Started Jul 25, 2020 | Questions thread
Strangefinder
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XC50-230 +/- XF50 ///Re: XC 15-45 or XC 16-50 OR XF 18-55 on X-T20 for beginner ?
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If you're happy with the 15-45mm, I don't think that the cost of the 18-55 would warrant the improvements.

I'd recommend a lens which provides more light or more range.

The XC50-230mm is very cheap (be sure to shop around, as some places will double or triple the price), and yet comes close to the capabilities of its XF55-200mm counterpart.  This would bring your total range to 15-230mm, which is handy for travel.

I would otherwise suggest a bright prime for better portraits and indoor/evening shots.

The XF35mmF1.4 is outstanding and also a bit cheaper than the other f/1.4 lenses, and the XF50mmF2 is not quite as bright, but very sharp and swift to focus for family.

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