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Sharp, but too bulky and heavy

Started Sep 2, 2019 | User reviews thread
jhorse Veteran Member • Posts: 5,913
Re: [sigh]

Jerry-astro wrote:

Bottom line: for me, the prime level IQ across the 16-55’s focal length range and the convenience of having that in a single lens far outweighs (so to speak) the disadvantage of it’s weight. Another YMMV issue.

I agree. As one late to the 16-55 party (December 2019) and having used a 18-55 for most of my images, I do not find its added weigh or bulk material. Yes, it is of course a bit heavier, but with a reasonable strap and carrying method (I use a Peak Design Lite and carry it over a shoulder Sam Browne style) it is perfectly manageable on hikes. The convenience when walking with the family of getting the shot without stopping to change a lens is, for me, worth it.

What is great is that we have choices of zooms and primes, so each us of can be happy teddies.

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