Re: Red label IQ vs others
SeaSaltDarkChocolate wrote:
Hi,
I only want to travel with 2 lenses, one standard and one telezoom; those are the 2 options I was thinking of
* XT4 + 16-80 WR + 70-300 WR
607g + 440g + 580g = 1627g
* XT4 + 16-55 F2.8 WR + 50-140 F2.8 WR (potentially + TC => 70-196mm)
607g + 655g + 995g = 2257g
607g + 655g + 995g + 130g = 2387g (with TC)
For a few days I had the 50-140 and I must say I was very satisfied with the pictures I have taken. But it is really heavy, after a few hours I could even feel it in my arms...
What would you choose if money is not the problem? Will the IQ be really that different from red label lenses to the more recent lenses 16-80 / 70-300? Is it worth carrying the weight of red label lenses?
What does the weight buy you. First the two red badge zooms are constant aperture of f2.8 and f4 using the TC. Even with the TC the 50-140 + TC is faster than the 70-300 which starts at f4. I would expect the 50-140 + TC is going to be sharper at 196 then the 70 to 300 as in I expect this lens is sharper at the shorter end than longer end.
The 16-80 is not know as one of Fuji's best even when you eliminate the red badge lens from consideration. The first combination tips the scale at 3.6 pounds which is in my book not a light load. The second at 5.3 (including TC). At least for me if I were going to carry all the gear with me where ever I went all day long - then a the same top grade back pack would be required considering that is a lot of other stuff, like water bottles and other gear. With a good backpack - neither load will be an issue. At least for me weight matters to a point. My Pro3 and 35 f1.4 is a light weight, a neck/shoulder strap is fine all day. Take along the 50 f2 and 18 f2 and a couple batteries - then a PD sling pack is quite comfortable all day. But for any thing much heavier - I'd go with a good backpack and with that - the difference in weight between your two options is not a big deal. So if it were me and the budget supported it - it would be the red badge zooms.
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