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XF 18-135 in the woods

Started Jul 21, 2020 | Discussions
merliin
merliin Junior Member • Posts: 49
XF 18-135 in the woods
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Hi All,

I've been a huge fan of the XF 18-55 for many years. Recently I've also aquired the XF 18-135, to get a more universal travel/walk lens (hate switching lenses when outside).

It is much bigger/heavier than XF 18-55 (which may be an issue on X-Tx0/X-Ex series bodies) and the IQ is slightly worse than the one of the XF 18-55.

However, it's flexibility is fantastic (incl. quasi-macro capability), the IQ remains more than acceptable and it balances well on my X-T2 w/battery grip. The WR is an obvious bonus.

Long story short, the more I use this lens, the more I appreciate and like it. If you would like to see what it is capable of, please have a look at the below linked FB gallery (mind that the 1st shot was made with XF 60mm and the 2nd one with Samyang/Rokinon 8mm):

FB.com/MichalZapartFoto/XF18-135 in the woods

Cheers,

Michal.

Fujijitsu
Fujijitsu Senior Member • Posts: 1,142
Re: XF 18-135 in the woods
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merliin wrote:

Hi All,

I've been a huge fan of the XF 18-55 for many years. Recently I've also aquired the XF 18-135, to get a more universal travel/walk lens (hate switching lenses when outside).

It is much bigger/heavier than XF 18-55 (which may be an issue on X-Tx0/X-Ex series bodies) and the IQ is slightly worse than the one of the XF 18-55.

However, it's flexibility is fantastic (incl. quasi-macro capability), the IQ remains more than acceptable and it balances well on my X-T2 w/battery grip. The WR is an obvious bonus.

Long story short, the more I use this lens, the more I appreciate and like it. If you would like to see what it is capable of, please have a look at the below linked FB gallery (mind that the 1st shot was made with XF 60mm and the 2nd one with Samyang/Rokinon 8mm):

FB.com/MichalZapartFoto/XF18-135 in the woods

Cheers,

Michal.

Very nice nature images.

For me, my 18-135 is better than my 18-55 except at controlling lens flare.  I find the 18-135 loses contrast for backlit subjects, and it needs it's weird shaped hood, but it's at least as sharp as my 18-55 at the same apertures, and has superior stabilization plus weathersealing.

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Xmacguy Forum Member • Posts: 97
Re: XF 18-135 in the woods
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I have both of those lenses also. If you know how to shoot the 18-135, it can produce very good results! Nice pics!

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