XC 15-45 or XC 16-50 OR XF 18-55 on X-T20 for beginner ?

I am learning the modes available. I just started with shutter priority and then appreture and later manual mode.

Thank you

I wouldn't pay that much for an 18-55... you can get them used for much cheaper..

I got one for 220 shipped.

My 15-45 wasn't bad, but I didn't enjoy shooting with a plastic power zoom.

I did a comparison a while back, of just these lenses: https://bastibe.de/2019-05-11-fuji-zoom-lenses.html

Personally, I stuck with the 18-135, and sold the 15-45, 16-50, and 18-55. Yes, I owned them all, because I was as confused as the OP was, and decided to evaluate them all myself.

shekhar92 wrote:

Dear All,

After seeing all your suggestions, I decided to stick with current XC 15-45 lens till I understand all the basics. I am using shutter priority mode mostly. I need to learn how to use proper settings in manual mode and utilize the light.

Thank you for your time and support.

I think that's the best decision you could have made. You stated that you liked the 15-45mm images, but had difficulty in getting good low light shots. That's indeed a sign you need to get comfortable with the basic photography and camera techniques first. Investing in another 'kit'lens won't really help you that much there.

Just keep learning about the different settings and modes the camera has the offer, you'll get the hang of it soon enough. And take the steps you want to make in your own order, we all have different preferences but you'll have to do what makes sense to you. So: wise choice! 

The IQ of the 15-45mm XC is very good The ergonomy is above average the price is attracting

If you are ready to cope with ergonomy it is a good choice to save money for a future XF 55-200mm in complement

shekhar92 wrote:

I am learning the modes available. I just started with shutter priority and then appreture and later manual mode.

Thank you

If you're using shutter priority, try slowing down your shutter speed to about 1/15th second in low light for anything that's not moving. The 15-45 has good OIS that will stabilize camera shake.

Unless budget is no concern, else I think just learn to use the camera and kit lens first before moving to something else

Stick with what you've got.  At the mid to wide setting the 15-45 is optically excellent and if your images disappoint then it is almost certainly how you are using it.

Buy the new cheap 35/2, which will give you excellent optics at the long end and better light gatheting.

However if you are disappointed with your images it is unlikely to be the gear, especially as a beginer it is likely because you need to work more on the craft.

I own 16-50 and 18-55.

For 15-45 I always read good things about its IQ, but is with powered zoom - I do not like this.

I never compared IQ between my 16-50 and 18-55, but for my needs both are ok. I prefer and almost always use 16-50, because of the wide end and because of its small size. I use 18-55 only when need more light.

I can share lot of images with 16-50, and at 16mm I can tell IQ is better than 16-80 at 16mm.

Also I am sure 16-50 is much cheaper, I got it from UK (OIS vII) for about 170 Euro.

Regards!

I have the XC16-50 ll and after reading some good reviews of the XC15-45 I bought one.

Comparing the two I ended up returning the 15-45. Actually I liked it operationally but the IQ wasn`t quite up to my 16-50. The long end was not great at all. I understand it`s an issue with this lens.

That said, I`d be willing to try another sample given the opportunity ,but for now the 16-50 serves me well.

Update: Got me another xc15-45 pz recently that came with my XA5. This copy is really good , maybe even as good as my old xc16-50 oisll but hard to tell now that I no longer have the older lens. As we all know, kit lens quality often varies from one copy to another.

miroshi wrote:

I own 16-50 and 18-55.

For 15-45 I always read good things about its IQ, but is with powered zoom - I do not like this.

You can zoom as with the 16-50; you simply use the focus ring. You don't have to use power zoom.

I never compared IQ between my 16-50 and 18-55, but for my needs both are ok. I prefer and almost always use 16-50, because of the wide end and because of its small size. I use 18-55 only when need more light.

I own all 3 zooms, but use only the 15-45 because it is wider and smaller than either of the others. Excellent image quality for an inexpensive zoom -- especially at the wide end!

I can share lot of images with 16-50, and at 16mm I can tell IQ is better than 16-80 at 16mm.

Also I am sure 16-50 is much cheaper, I got it from UK (OIS vII) for about 170 Euro.

Regards!

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bowportes wrote:

miroshi wrote:

I own 16-50 and 18-55.

For 15-45 I always read good things about its IQ, but is with powered zoom - I do not like this.

You can zoom as with the 16-50; you simply use the focus ring. You don't have to use power zoom.

I didn't know it any way I will not get one more lens. 16-50 is good, some day I will try few 16-80 and if find sample with good 16mm I will get one.

I have kids and sometime I want my lens be up to 300mm

I never compared IQ between my 16-50 and 18-55, but for my needs both are ok. I prefer and almost always use 16-50, because of the wide end and because of its small size. I use 18-55 only when need more light.

I own all 3 zooms, but use only the 15-45 because it is wider and smaller than either of the others. Excellent image quality for an inexpensive zoom -- especially at the wide end!

I can share lot of images with 16-50, and at 16mm I can tell IQ is better than 16-80 at 16mm.

Also I am sure 16-50 is much cheaper, I got it from UK (OIS vII) for about 170 Euro.

Regards!