mid-range zoom for X-E3

GMacF wrote:

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.

Thanks yes, I'm leaning towards keeping the Viltrox 56 and just getting a longer zoom at some point. Perhaps actually just go with the 70-300 to cover those focal lengths.

Im crossing my fingers that Viltrox or other 3rd party will come in with a somewhat faster zoom either 50-200 or 70-300 and cheaper than the Fuji but we'll see!