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Sharp, but too bulky and heavy

Started Sep 2, 2019 | User reviews thread
Meetmer
Meetmer Senior Member • Posts: 1,077
Re: Sharp, but too bulky and heavy

Truman Prevatt wrote:

jaberg wrote:

Truman Prevatt wrote:

There is a reason it is called "the Brick." It is about the same wait as a brick. A lot of people turned to Fuji because the didn't want to have to hire a Sherpa or rent a pack mule or be a pack mule to carry their camera kit. I am one of those.

And a lot of us came for the image quality and direct controls. I am one of those.

Nice that Fuji makes lenses to suit all types.

Direct controls I agree but IQ - oh come on a 24 to 70 on a high end FF probably gives you a better IQ. I agree that it is nice that Fuji gives options. But I did not give this lens the name "the Brick." It was well established when I got my Pro2 and logged onto this list. When I look at the specs I get the reason it is called the brick - well it is a brick. A FF 24-70 f4 is going to be lighter than the Brick. For example the Nikon Z 24-70 f4 goes for 500 g. The Brick goes for 655 g. That is the Brick weighs 30% more than it's FF equivalent and is actually a little slower.

Glad you like it. If I wanted to use a normal zoom - I would not be using Fuji. I would stuck with Nikon. But that's just me. If you like the Brick - fine by me.

Why do you say the Fuji 16-55 f 2.8 is slower than the Nikon 24-70 f4?

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Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R +3 more
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