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mid-range zoom for X-E3

Started 6 months ago | Discussions thread
GMacF Contributing Member • Posts: 999
Re: mid-range zoom for X-E3
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I'll echo what most others have said. If you want a 'do it all' then the 50-140mm is really your only option. So your other options are 50-230 or 55-200.

I would add, don't be afraid to have some overlap/duplication in your focal lengths. I much prefer having a zoom accompanied by fast primes - no zoom (not even the 50-140) is a match for a good prime.

I have 10mm to 560mm covered with zooms but I also have 13, 23, 27 and 56 primes - they just offer a different dimension.
I guess my point is, (IMO) you would be better off keeping your primes and getting a slower zoom (either of the two mentioned already). That way you get the best of both worlds and it would still be cheaper than selling a prime and buying the 50-140.

With regards the 56mm prime. The Viltrox is a solid lens and great value for money but the Sigma does wipe the floor with it at not much extra cost as well.

Another lens I would throw into the mix is the 18-135mm. I'm not sure if that's in your wheelhouse or not but it covers most of range you require.

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