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

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

RobertMachin wrote:

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.

Knock on wood, I haven't had any issues with plastic mounts in my life so far (and I've had a few lenses with those). I just keep a mental note not to pick up the camera by the lens, and will unmount the lens when the camera goes to my bag (and will attach a metal mount lens to the camera instead).

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Yoan

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