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Comparing the XF 18-55 and XC 16-50 (v2)

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RobertMachin Contributing Member • Posts: 531
Re: Comparing the XF 18-55 and XC 16-50 (v2)
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I had first the XF 18-55.  Was good in some cases, but soft in others.

Then I acquired the XC 16-50.

I quickly sold the 18-55. As you noted, the XC is just consistently decent, at an unbeatable price and weight.  My only reserve is the build quality,  I'm always scared to break it.

I would not the look at the XF18-55 as alternative but rather the Sigma 18-50, which might offer an actual step up in IQ.

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