Anyone have an opinion, things "FUJI"??
Oct 3, 2018 10:56:28 #
The ideal would be the Fuji 50-140mm f/2.8, weather resistant and constant aperture. It is expensive but a great lens!
I much prefer the 55-200 to the 18-135 and I had both at the same time and kept the 55-200, the 18-135 found another owner.
I much prefer the 55-200 to the 18-135 and I had both at the same time and kept the 55-200, the 18-135 found another owner.
Oct 3, 2018 12:36:42 #
I appreciate everyones’ Comments.Makes me comfortable with another “sight unseen”purchase from B&H.
Oct 3, 2018 12:38:23 #
CatMarley wrote:
I have both lenses, and use them all the time, but the 18 - 135 I find more often on the front of my X-T2 than the 55-200. That gap between 55 and 100 is a distance I use a lot, as I do a lot of photographing of my dogs. Your needs may be different. Both are sharp and accurate, and nice to handle.
Thank you,CAT!!
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Oct 3, 2018 14:34:23 #
digit-up wrote:
I have been researching two lenses by fuji, that w... (show quote)
I have the 18-135, 100-400 & 55-200. Most of the time the 18-135 is on my camera. I took the 55-200 to Alaska to shoot the glacier from the ship. Wish I had taken the 100-409 instead. I love my 18-135.
Oct 3, 2018 15:06:23 #
Oct 3, 2018 19:47:58 #
Oct 3, 2018 19:59:33 #
sergiohm wrote:
The ideal would be the Fuji 50-140mm f/2.8, weather resistant and constant aperture. It is expensive but a great lens!
I much prefer the 55-200 to the 18-135 and I had both at the same time and kept the 55-200, the 18-135 found another owner.
I much prefer the 55-200 to the 18-135 and I had both at the same time and kept the 55-200, the 18-135 found another owner.
Yes the 50-140 is a nice lens, but it is 7 inches long and weighs almost 4 pounds! The 18 - 135 is under 4 inches long and is 1.08 lbs. Lugging the 59-140 around would be a workout! And at over $1000 it is no bargain either.
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Oct 3, 2018 20:03:26 #
I wouldn’t be buying the 50-14o unless I was into weddings or portraits. I have no use for it. It’s a great lens I just would need it. I use my 100-400 for wildlife & the 18-135 i use when I travel. It gives me what I need. I did use my 55-200 when I went to Alaska, I used it for eagles by the water, it did a great job considering. I just didn’t want to take my other for a cruise.
Oct 3, 2018 20:14:12 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
digit-up wrote:
I have been researching two lenses by fuji, that w... (show quote)
For a walk around lens i think you would be much happier with the 18-135mm than the 55-200. The $200 difference in cost is a non-factor when you consider which lens will do a better job.
Oct 3, 2018 22:47:44 #
digit-up wrote:
I have been researching two lenses by fuji, that w... (show quote)
I use the 18-55 on my X-T2 all the time. I used to use the 16-55, but didn’t care for the weight. I didn’t like the 55-200 personally.
Oct 3, 2018 23:39:58 #
digit-up wrote:
I have been researching two lenses by fuji, that w... (show quote)
I have the 18-135 lens and use it almost constantly on my Xt1. When I first got it it took a while to get the best results. Now I am very pleased with it. Some people say it's soft but I don't agree. For me it works very well as a "jack of all trades". I live in Cosa Rica and can encounter on my walk to the beach (and along the beach) Iguanas taking the sun, Ospreys, Willets, Blue Herons, a fabulous almost empty beach with fabulous light, in the evenings great Sunsets etc etc. The lens handles almost everything that gets thrown at it. It's light, compact, quiet, fast focusing and the lens stabilisation works brilliantly. Also it means I am not having to change lenses. Here are a few photos taken with it. If you have any other questions just message me, I would recommend this lens without reservation.
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Oct 4, 2018 09:29:46 #
Well, since I pulled the trigger, so-to-speak, and bought the 55-200mm yesterday, from B&H, the issue is now MUTE.. Thanks, ALL. RJM
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