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Nothing wrong with these imo. You're never going to get much detail from this far away. The birds need to fill the frame much more, and as such they will appear not only more detailed but also sharper.
Nothing wrong with these imo. You're never going to get much detail from this far away. The birds need to fill the frame much more, and as such they will appear not only more detailed but also sharper.
I suspect youre right, remember as well that I was testing on landscapes...for portraits the 16-55 is clearly sharper.
Edit: at least that's the case with my copies.
It's OK as long as it doesn't rainIMO the 18-55 and 14 make a nice travel set, covering wide angle and 'normal' shooting, both small and compact, and take same size filters, share hoods, etc
Another pooch shot of our collie;
Untitled by Macvisual Photography, on Flickr
XF55-200 - X-T1 - 200mm end - iso 200 - Pro Neg H
Been swithering about what prime to add to my 18-55 and was considering this or the 23mm f2.IMO the 18-55 and 14 make a nice travel set, covering wide angle and 'normal' shooting, both small and compact, and take same size filters, share hoods, etc
Round up off my visit to the last round of the BSB championship at Brands.
I must say I was impressed with how the Fuji XT-2 and 100-400 combo performed while imho it not as good as the D500 & 300mm f2.8 but for the amount of motorsport Im planning to
do in the future its more than good enough.
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Brands Oct (6 of 9) by Graham Norton, on Flickr
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Brands Oct (2 of 9) by Graham Norton, on Flickr
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Brands Oct (9 of 9) by Graham Norton, on Flickr
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Brands Oct (4 of 9) by Graham Norton, on Flickr
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Brands Oct (7 of 9) by Graham Norton, on Flickr
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Brands Oct (1 of 9) by Graham Norton, on Flickr
Thanks for taking the time to look please feel free to say whatever
I have one, I don't use it a lot but it's a cracking lens, very sharp and the focusing isn't anywhere as slow as people say. It's not true macro but I've got some good shots on the couple of occasions I've tried (pseudo) macro. For the money I think it's incredible value.Anyone using the 60mm? Appreciate its an older lens now and not seen as "cool" but ditching the 16-55 so would like to cover off the long end, 56mm is obviously amazing but don't really "need" the f1.2
Aaaarrrrggghhh, I didn't need to read thisI have both the 16-55 and the 18-55 and I have no doubt the 16-55 is a lot sharper, better micro contrast. It sits well on the X-T2 not as well balanced on the X Pro 2. It's big though and I do miss the ois, but when I owned my Canon 5D3 one of my favourite lenses was the 17-40 and lack of is was never an issue. I use the 18-55 for 4K video as the ois really helps.
That said, I'd love the 10-24mm. Just a shame it'd be far too big for the more diminutive X-T10.Been swithering about what prime to add to my 18-55 and was considering this or the 23mm f2.
Makes sense to go for the 14mm rather than duplicating a FL covered already by the 18-55 [emoji106]
Just out of interest, I tested my 16-55/2.8 up against my 18-55/2.8-4 at various focal lengths and apertures yesterday (just shooting the houses in my estate). To my surprise, the 18-55mm was sharper at the edges at all focal lengths, whilst the 16-55 was on a par on the middle until 35mm when it showed an advantage. At 55mm, the central portion of the image was significantly sharper on the 16-55. Was a bit disappointed by the edges though, looks like the auto-correction has removed a lot of CA.
Is the T10 that much smaller ? I've never seen one in the flesh.That said, I'd love the 10-24mm. Just a shame it'd be far too big for the more diminutive X-T10.
If you're comparing sizes, it might not appear so but visually (with a larger lens) and in hand I think it would be much more apparent.Is the T10 that much smaller ? I've never seen one in the flesh.
Hmm. I've never considered not getting the 10-24 because I have an X-T10. Maybe it wouldn't look quite right, but I'm sure it would be usable, and I wouldn't be taking selfiesIf you're comparing sizes, it might not appear so but visually (with a larger lens) and in hand I think it would be much more apparent.
I want to believe you've a serious point to make, Dave. I just can't see it [emoji1]Hmm. I've never considered not getting the 10-24 because I have an X-T10. Maybe it wouldn't look quite right, but I'm sure it would be usable, and I wouldn't be taking selfies
I have both the 16-55 and the 18-55 and I have no doubt the 16-55 is a lot sharper, better micro contrast. It sits well on the X-T2 not as well balanced on the X Pro 2. It's big though and I do miss the ois, but when I owned my Canon 5D3 one of my favourite lenses was the 17-40 and lack of is was never an issue. I use the 18-55 for 4K video as the ois really helps.
Yeah it's sharp at edges. I had in Barcelona, took a lot of shots, but because it was bright I assume it would've been well stopped down. To be honest I've not done a comparison, I must try it when I get the time, just out of curiosity.
Oooh. May pop along at some point if I can get out the office.Info for Scottish shooters;
Calumet Open Day tomorrow Wednesday 19th Oct at the Glasgow branch from 10am - 4pm.
I've just found out about this, sorry for delay in posting this.
Pete
I thought I was very restrained, considering you were talking about comparing sizes, and how much bigger it seems when you have it your hand.I want to believe you've a serious point to make, Dave. I just can't see it [emoji1]
I know Dave, I know. Gonna head along to Calumet and see for myself I thinkI thought I was very restrained, considering you were talking about comparing sizes, and how much bigger it seems when you have it your hand.
But my point was that I can't get too up tight about whether the 10-24 will look a bit big on the X-T10. So long as I can use it, so what? And I can't believe it's unusable. For proper landscape work I'd probably have the whole shebang on a tripod anyway.
She's a beaut... Different coloured eyes?
Pop down to your local camera shop and try one on your camera, then decide. You can read all the reviews in the world, but nothing beats trying it out.
That's why you should buy your lenses from the Fuji refurb store, any faults should be fixed and lens tested before sale.Don't do it. I was quite satisfied with my 18-55 until my local camera shop loaned me a 16-55 for a couple of hours.
On a serious note there have been some reports of 16-55's with centring problems, so it's worth checking for it. That could also be the reason for some users not being happy with the optical performance.
Don't forget to bring any cameras with dirty sensors Calumet always offer a free sensor clean on their open days.Info for Scottish shooters;
Calumet Open Day tomorrow Wednesday 19th Oct at the Glasgow branch from 10am - 4pm. I'll be there about noon myself.
I've just found out about this, sorry for delay in posting this.
Pete