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Moving from Canon to X-t3--lens suggestions for Fuji

Started Dec 6, 2021 | Discussions thread
Gringostarr Regular Member • Posts: 481
Re: Moving from Canon to X-t3--lens suggestions for Fuji

buckeyevet wrote:

Gringostarr wrote:

First of all decide what you want in a lens. Best autofocus, best edge to edge image quality, small and light, best for video, or ones with character and then go from there.

Image quality is by far my biggest want. That said, I am also looking for something that weighs far less than my 24-70. I LOVE that lens and the image quality it gives, but I am to the point that I just don't want to lug it and the 5d iii around.

I have no plans to do video at all.

With the x-system having at least 2 prime and zoom options at most focal lengths what someone's priority on what they want from a lens is the determining factor when it comes to the lenses they love.

If IQ is your main want and you prefer zooms then the 8-16, 16-55, and 50-140 are pretty much the only option. Not to say that the rest of the zoom lineup is bad but for image quality those zooms have zero compromises. Unfortunately that also means they're fairly heavy although the 16-55 is still lighter than the 24-70 you love by 150g.

If you're ok using primes then any of the new f1.4 lenses, the 14/2.8, 16/1.4, 27/2.8, 50/2, 56/1.2, 60/2.4, 80/2.8, and 90/2 are all fantastically sharp. The 23/2 & 35/2 are also very sharp and are a cheaper and lighter alternative to the newer 23/1.4 and 33/1.4.

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Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR +1 more
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