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Help - 55-200 vs 56 1.2

Started 4 months ago | Discussions thread
Doug MacMillan Veteran Member • Posts: 3,695
Do you travel?
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If so, for me it would tip the scales to the 55-200.  I own the 55-200 and have used the 56.

My travel kit consists of the X-E3, 18-55 and 55-200. I'll usually add the 16mm f1.4.

Speaking of travel, I was in Pittsburgh on business. I was at the city overlook and ran into two girls doing selfies.  I helped them out, then asked if I could take their portraits with my newly acquired 55-200.  This is at 135mm. You can see it does a pretty good job at portraits as well. For general photography, I think it would be more versatile.

New friend Bri, XF 55-200 @135mm wide open. Finished in PS and Portrait Pro

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