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XF16-55 or prime set-up?

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raybehindthecam New Member • Posts: 18
Re: XF16-55 or prime set-up?
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Studio_Melon wrote:

I recently got the 16-55 after years of shooting with the XF 18 F2, XF 23 F1.4 and XF 35 F1.4 (and a basket of other lenses.)

I'll admit, since getting the lens I find its on my camera A LOT. A lot more than my primes for casual shooting (and sports!). To be fair though, that was also somewhat true of my XF 18-55 F2.8-F4. Zoom lenses in general are just more flexible.

That said I also just got the XF 56 1.2 APD (as well as the non APD) and my god what a wonderful portrait lens. It has happily joined the XF 90 F2 as a lens I actually make money with. I also really enjoy shooting both of those lenses (as well as my other primes) more casually.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, zooms and primes should both have their place in a balanced camera bag. If you have to choose between one or the other you may well be better served by the 16-55 as it's a really useful focal length. OTOH you might find that an even better combo would be the Sigma 18-50 F2.8 or Fuji 18-55 F2.8-F4 paired with a nice prime or two (or three). Do note that if you want maximum resolve from the 40MP sensor that will limit your options somewhat.

I agree with the thought of the Sigma and adding a few primes.

Looking at value and cost, a Sigma 18-50 f2.8 and Sigma 56 f1.4 can be purchased for roughly the same price of an XF 16-55 f2.8.

 raybehindthecam's gear list:raybehindthecam's gear list
Fujifilm X-S10 Fujifilm X-H2S Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C (X-mount) Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN
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