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I actually like the out of camera JPEG the best of these 3.  Zoomed in to 100%, the Topaz sample does show more detail in some areas, but also gets really wonky in other areas.

Bad copies a bit of an exaggeration No. There is some sample variation with this lens and there are some really bad copies out there.  Good copies will be comparable to, or a bit better than, the ...

It definitely gets very good reviews, but those reviews need to be taken in context.  The Sony E mount, and especially Canon EF-M mount don't exactly have a lot of great alternatives for crop use.

I am well aware of the Sigma.  While it is good to have more options, I just don't see it as a complete "slam dunk".  First off, there is no aperture ring and the focus ring rotates in the wrong ...

How does the addition of an 8th option make the decision a "no brainer"?

The mass of the lens and construction style have a big impact. That "rule of thumb" was for full frame.  Furthermore, it was based on comparatively low resolution film photography.  At a minimum, ...

True, but it is probably a better representation of the general public than a dedicated brick and mortar camera store.  These forums tend to be an echo chamber where it becomes all too easy to ...

Don't know if it is a lot, but one of the negative reviews was because of this exact reason.

If you are interested in upgrading your body, the 16-80mm is only $500 when bought in a kit.  I didn't really need the X-T3 and 16-80mm, but when the combo went on sale for $1499 last fall, it was ...

How much did you examine the out of focus areas?  From the samples I have seen, the Sigma 56mm has a bit cleaner bokeh than the RF 85mm f/2.0.  Especially for portraits, I would happily give up a ...

Go to the Amazon page for the RF 35mm f/1.8 and read through the questions and answers section. https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/asin/B07H4SFG4G/2/ref=ask_dp_iaw_ql_hza?isAnswered=true#question ...

Alastair said "any currently available crop sensor", but Sony's 26mp sensor would probably be the best one to look at. Comparing images after noise reduction tends to add far too many variables.  ...

No. Alastair made the erroneous assertion that the Canon sensor has the best noise handling of all crop sensors.  His statement simply is not true.

You can't understand the difference between "best" and worse, but "no longer meaningful"?

Ummm, No.  While the deficit is no longer meaningful, Sony's sensors are still better.

I see.  So, you can't find them either.

The XF 16-55mm f/2.8 is indeed weather resistant (WR).  It is the older and much smaller XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 that is not weather sealed.

Do you want to expand your focal range, or do you want access to a brighter aperture?  The 14mm f/2.8 (21mm equivalent) pairs wonderfully with your current lenses if you want an expanded range.  ...

It depends on where you are shopping. I have had a notification setup with B&H for months and it is still out of stock.  I ended up finding one at Best Buy.  Just checking their website, it looks ...

Posted where?  Unless I missed something in this thread, all I have seen are your statements believing it can be fixed with firmware. Links?