Comparing the XF 18-55 and XC 16-50 (v2)
Re: Comparing the XF 18-55 and XC 16-50 (v2)
I have all 3 of the lens in discussion. As you and others have observed they are very close in image quality. That being said if you really need 15 18 is not helpful. I enjoy my 18-55 on my XT2 as I can adjust the aperture ring with one finger. I think it might have more contrast and resistance to flare than the 15-45. There is no denying the build is most robust on the 18-55 but the 16-50 has a sort of rugged utilitarian feel about it while the 15-45 kind of has a point & shoot vibe about it but its image quality demands that it is also a contender. I did get some flare but no ghosting when the sun was low in the sky and entered the upper left corner with the 15-45. I have an aftermarket rubber hood but did not have it on so maybe more my fault than the lens. It was an action shot of my wife feeding a Giraffe so there was no chance of me moving on the crowded platform. It performed better than many other lens that I have had might. So its all anectdotal and Im good with having all 3 and weight and angle of view influence my decision on which goes on ,XHI, XM1, XT2. Thanks for taking the time to do the hard work of testing and I found it very interesting.
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