Nikon w. 18-140 vs. Fuji w. 18-135 (Page 2): I did the one camera / one lens trip to France in October of 2017. I’ll never tote around another DSLR on such a trip. The Fuji is such a...

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

rgrenaderphoto wrote:

I have multiple Nikon Full Frame bodies and the ho... (show quote)

I did the one camera / one lens trip to France in October of 2017. I’ll never tote around another DSLR on such a trip. The Fuji is such a kick to use. Simple controls and the 18-55 is the best in the business in that focal range.

ELNikkor

I would go with the Nikon combo, but the Fuji will do just as well, quality-wise.

Kuzano

Can't speak to specifics you asked about. But I am strong on Fujifilm. Shoot X Trans. Shot all of the S(X) Pros. Shot Fuji Medium format for years in 645 and 6X9 120. Ok, I'm way out of your question. What I am driving toward is I've used Fujinon glass since my large format days. Perhaps not exclusively, but when sharpness and flare resistance was/is important.

I've used Fujinon glass since they started their EBC (electronic beam coating) flare resistant lens coatings in the early 60's. I am almost exclusively sold on Fujinon lenses over any other manufacturer. All their glass is sharp, sharp, sharp.
Fuji has never used low pass AA filtering in digital because of their own unique sensor design. I just naturally expect sharp glass from Fujifilm.

No contest for me on the two examples you posted, even without personal experience. Fuji and Fujinon first!

My fallback system is Olympus Mirrorless, but it has that smaller sensor you are not interest in, even though it competes well with others APSc.

loosecanon Loc: Central Texas

I guess my only reservation w Fuji is that their 18-135 lens is not well reviewed, while the Nikon 18-140 lens is reviewed as being very sharp.

O.P.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

You should be referring to the entry level Nikon D5600, no such a thing as a Nikon D6500 as of today. Regarding your 18-135 f3.5-5.6 VR Canon lens it is my understanding (I use Nikon camera and lenses) that there are 2 versions and the pictures I have seen from the 70d combined with this lens are of excellent quality. Many times we blame the camera or the lens when indeed we are not using good photographic techniques.
There is always the possibility that there is something wrong with the lens in which case only a Canon tech has the answer.
I do not know about the optical quality of the 2 versions of the lens but as I said, the images I have seen with the second version look fine to my eyes.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

If I get back to Europe anytime soon, my Canon FF will stay home, and I'll carry my Fuji XE-2 with the 18-55 and one fast prime (and maybe a small flash).

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

loosecanon wrote:

I'm asking only a very focused (sorry) question he... (show quote)

Buy a 24-105 L series lens for your Canon and you'll be all set.

ToBoldlyGo Loc: London U.K.

Consider second hand. I have the Nikon 18-135 which is known to be incredibly sharp, and it is.

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

loosecanon wrote:

Another clumsy typo. Yes, I meant the Nikon 5600. I've been taking pictures for over 50 years. You'd think by now I'd be smart enough to keep those terms and numbers stated correctly. Sigh.

I have both the Nikon 5500 and the Fuji X-T2 which is the heavier big brother of the 20. Hands down I would take the Fuji. The Nikon has most of its controls buried in menus which is a PITA when you need to change something. Fuji has made all the controls much more accessible, which is very important when traveling. And the 18 - 135 Fuji is a wonderful lens. I have it and use it all the time. However for Travel I would just bring the 18-55.

loosecanon Loc: Central Texas

CatMarley wrote:

The Nikon has most of its controls buried in menus which is a PITA when you need to change something. Fuji has made all the controls much more accessible, which is very important when traveling.

Very good point.

cmcaroffino Loc: Sebring, FL

I use the nikon 18-140 on a D7200 body and am very satisfied with the IQ quality. I have used several Fuji's in the past and while they are excellent cameras and lens also, (I really liked the 18-55 Fuji) but I prefer the optical finder over the mirrowless and like the look of the pictures taken with Nikon but the Fuji is a lighter, smaller combo, handle both and see what works for you.

loosecanon Loc: Central Texas

Thank you.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

CatMarley wrote:

I have both the Nikon 5500 and the Fuji X-T2 which is the heavier big brother of the 20. Hands down I would take the Fuji. The Nikon has most of its controls buried in menus which is a PITA when you need to change something. Fuji has made all the controls much more accessible, which is very important when traveling. And the 18 - 135 Fuji is a wonderful lens. I have it and use it all the time. However for Travel I would just bring the 18-55.

A good friend of mine has a new Fuji camera too and he led me to an article that says that the kit lens for Fuji is about the best kit lens on the market bar none. I checked out his camera and you are correct in that all the controls are easy to get to in the form of buttons, dials or switches right on the camera. The Nikon menus are one thing that I've always told people are a little difficult to find and some of the things I change quite a lot are buried. I think my Canon's have easy to use camera settings. Most are in the form of a button, dial, or switch too, but the settings that aren't can be easily set by looking at the info screen on the LCD and pushing the Q button. Easy Peasy.

Forrestloop Loc: Los Angeles

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

I did the one camera / one lens trip to France in October of 2017. I’ll never tote around another DSLR on such a trip. The Fuji is such a kick to use. Simple controls and the 18-55 is the best in the business in that focal range.

The 18-140 nikkor is a great lens. I used it on my Nikon D5300. A very good combo. I replaced them with D500 and 16-80 lens. I know nothing about Fuji.

jburlinson Loc: Austin, TX

I have a good friend who has gone hog wild for Fuji after using Nikon since forever. Over time, he's let me use both of these cameras and lenses. The Fuji is certainly smaller and prettier, I'll give it that. It's also nearly twice as expensive. Brand new from Amazon, Nikon d5600 + 18-140 = $896. Fuji + 18-135 = $1,598 (799.00 plus 799). And the Nikon 18-140 is one darn good travel lens. Here's a video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfdPSVXfPqY