Had one since launch date. Stunning lens. If you want to compare it to the 18-55 then think about it. Using this new lens between the focal lengths of 18-55 it is far sharper at 18 and 55 and if there is a slight softening as you go the extremities wide open (Which is the same for every zoom lens) you still have a much better lens than the 18-55 as you can use the 16- 80 focal length and just stop down to 5.6 and it is great. Regarding the comments about soft corners. If people are looking at the corners of your picture then you haven’t taken a good picture so concentrate on your photography and don’t pixel-peep. The colour rendition of this lens is better than the 18-55 which I have always found lack lustre. Six stops O.I.S really works so you can shoot safely shoot below 30th sec and keep your iso down. Compared to the 18-135 it is better in resolution. It is glued to my X-T3 except when I occasionally use my 10-24 or 55-200. Happy man with this trio.
Yeah, 16-80 softness was overblown as people expected it to be closer to 16-55 to sharpness. The only problem for me is the price, which is too high currently. It is high even in the second-hand market as the lens is still very new so I'm waiting for the price drop or I'll get one with X-T4 if I get a good price.
808Island Life I have used both the 55-200 and two copies of the 50-140 and when compared side by side in Lightroom there is little difference in sharpness. The focal range of the cheaper lens is valuable but the f2.8 of the heavier lens is important if you want the bokeh and low light capability. If wedding photography is important to you then buy the 50-140 it is a fabulous lens. If you are like me a general photographer then the 55-200mm is a great option.
808Island Life I used to run a second hand camera store selling Nikon and Fuji equipment so go to test many samples of both lenses and bodies. Have not handled the 80mm macro and the 90mm which I want to or the 18mm which I have no interest in as I personally find 18mm boring. After 60 years of taking photographs I have my own style. Just an aside the 18-55 is brilliant but can vary from different samples. 18-135 mm. I have tried 3 samples and only one was brilliant. The other two lacklustre. Still a great travel lens though. I often buy at a bargain price a lens I want to take on holiday or for a wedding and then sell it on (sometime for a profit) or a small loss (cheaper than hiring). Keeps my interests alive in new kit.
Thank you, Omar! This is exactly what I was looking for. Most channels focus only on image quality and it is kind of hard to find these comparisons. I like the way that you see the whole picture. When I'm looking for a specific kind of angle, I often find it on your channel.
Just back from Costa Rica, i bring this one and the 18-55 . i used the 18-55 once and bam 16-80 came back and stay for the whole trip glued on my X-T3. For landscape the 18-55 didnt covince me but i am having fun shooting with in the city. When you know what is about this kind of mid range zoom this one is a keeper. If i want more sharpness ,primes that is . I sold my 16-55 to buy the 23f2 and 50f2 ,happy with that.
I just got this guy recently and I’ve been loving it! I don’t understand that bad reputation whatsoever. Maybe I just got a good copy but it’s fantastically sharp, 95% as sharp as my 16-55 at least ☺️
I switched from a canon eos r with a 24-105 f4L to being an all prime Fuji shooter. Fell in love with the xf 35 f1.4 but for travel after a couple of years I just found that sometimes you need the versatility and can’t zoom with your feet. I went back and looked at my canon photos and was amazed how many were at 24mm (or 16mm in apsc land). I’m really looking forward to getting back the versatility.
I've had this for a few months, mostly winter months. It's too big to be my normal street photo lens but it is amazing for travel where being touristy isn't an issue. In a pinch, if you can't or don't want to get close to your subjects, the zoom is nice and f4 is not an issue since I am stopping down to get the scene anyway. It's easily passable as a hiking / landscape lens, having sharpness in the corners in the middle and, depending on your shot, not too bad at 16mm. I have taken it on a lot of snow photo walks in the city and hiking and the weather sealing is amazing with the XT-3. Finally, I challenge you to find a better OIS in a lens, seriously good; I wish my 100-400 worked this way.
I have one for a little over year. I am doing a project of photographing on a buildingsite wherry three 7 floors apartments are built. I love it Sharp everywhere between 16 and 80! To capture photo’s grom above I even clime up in the crane on site which is 100 ft high. My file is now 2000+ photo ‘s thick. I have an X-T3. In my younger years I used a Nikon D800, but now at 78 I love my Fujifilm. Will Herlaar from Holland ….. no not Michigan. The real country.
@@6whatnext sorry to hear that... I read somewhere that Fuji had real quality control issues, but they moved the production to the Philippines which improved things. For that reason I resisted buying this lens second hand and got a new copy, and it seems pretty good to me (but I haven't done thorough testing).
Thanks Omar! Great presentation of a somewhat underrated lens! I got it two months ago, and I love it! It's now my goto lens on my X-E3 when hiking in my mountains.
I am enjoying the heck out of this lens. I will still hang on to my 18-55 because it is just such a good lens. But the 16-80 is probably permanently attached to my X-T2 which is parked near the door and ready to go. IQ is just splendid. I look forward to hearing more of your experiences.
I'd love to see a comparison to the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, particularly since, while it doesn't go as wide, definitely goes longer *and* still has OIS and WR. Thanks!
Great video, thanks! Looking back (a decade ago) I bought (a then just released) Canon 7D with the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens as kit. I loved this combo, the zoom range and the image quality were superb. I think I took some of my favorite photos during that time. I think this was because the versatility of the zoom range made for a more exciting trip out and about. I was using it exactly as you do here ... wide angle scene and then some close ups picked out within the same scene without moving my feet or changing the lens. Great fun. It compelled me to take my camera out more on random days out. Nowadays I have an X-H1 and a bunch of primes (loving it) and have pre-ordered an X-T4 but your vid here has made me hanker after the 16-80mm f4 lens for the new X-T4 because your vid has reminded me how much fun that range of zoom can be on day out/walkabout. Great stuff Omar, thanks for your insights. You always brighten the visit to youtube.
I know this is quite the older video but I'm Debating swapping out my 16-55 f2.8 for this lens and I might be crazy.... I have that and the 50-140mm and they are a fantastic combo however I would LOVE a stabilized lens for video to just aid a little in camera shake. I have a smallrig cage and can get decent footage out of the 16-55 but I end up using a ton of stabilizing in post. I've also used the 10-24mm and I've LOVED the wide angle of things esp in video with epic landscape shots and it does a great job at IS. 3 Options: - Sell 16-55 and get 16-80 I would actually come out with some extra cash since it's a less $$$ lens. I DO LOVE the 16-55 for portraits ect though. - Just By the 10-24mm and use for video. I think paired with the 55-150mm It would be a great combo for video. Keep the 16-55 for Portrait stuff - Sell XT3 lol and Get XT4 with IBIS and keep current lens set up... Wait till XH2 is announced and upgrade from XT3....
Your videos are awesome; it's not the content necessarily, it's your personality! This lens should arrive TODAY so I'm looking forward to watching your full review.
I have a feeling Omar lives in or around Maryland. Kasey from CC lives in Toronto. They would be good together though. Good observation. I love them both.
Yes, it gets you a fair way to a good travel zoom, but not all the way. I'm a Fuji user too, but I envy Panasonic & Olympus their super-versatile 14-140 lens (ff 28-280). It's light, sharp, very versatile, and exactly what I want out of Fujifilm. They can even make it plastic and an XC lens. There's nothing wrong with their cheapest lenses.
Hi! I am from korea and i live in nyc! I’ve been watching your videos to learn how to take better picture! Thank you! And i really love your videos!!!! Please keep uploading!
Great little teaser, Omar. Looking forward to the review. I sold my 18-55 in hopes of buying this very lens. But I gotta pace my gear lust a bit having dropped some cash on a second used XT3 body. All in good time!
Omar - congrats on cross 200K subs! Love your channel so please keep up the fantastic work. My daughter and I love watching your videos as we love your sense of humor! I just got the 16-80mm F4 Fujifilm lens used for $450. I am not getting sharp results and am underwhelmed compared to the 55-230mm XC lens I was using on my X-H1. I am comparing the results to my Leica Q2 as well. Before I sell the lens, I was wondering if there is anything you can recommend I try to get sharper results.
Thanks Omar, you're one of the most entertaining RUclipsr to watch! I'll be looking forward for your final review of this lens that I'm planning to buy later on.
I used to shoot crop nikon and my widest lense was at 18mm. When i switched to full frame i was shocked what a 24mm looked like (16 on crop). Very versatile range 24-120 (16-80) at f4.
Can you give me some advice? I have difficult to choose between 16-80 and 10-24. 1) 16-80 + 35/1.4 + Samyang 12mm. 2) 10-24 + 35/1.4 + XC 50-230. Which one is better?
Go for the 10-24mm, the 35 f1.4 and the 55-200mm. The 16-80mm is a versatile lens but does nothing great, the corner sharpness is not ideal. The 55-230mm, I would strongly suggest not getting this lens, it has a lot of range but optically it's disappointing.
Omar, if you drool so much about the range of this lens, you should really, REALLY check out the Fuji's 18-135mm lens, which would make you drool like a newborn baby. Yes, IQ of that lens is nothing to write home about, but the range of it is truly immense...
I'm travelling with the 18-135 right now and I love it. So much fun to be able to go from wide shots of landscapes or temples to shooting a bird out of the tree/sky, then back to wide. Being able to (easily!) zoom in and grab little details from buildings, landscapes etc is really going to make my holiday pics more interesting.
Hola Omar, I got this lens about two months ago and it replaced my 18-55 (but I'm keeping both) for all around every day shooting. I highly recommend it.
This lens has turned into my go to always on run and gun video and outdoors for work the satabilization is insane with an xt3 with a battery grip. Replaced my 18-55 because the weather resistance is important for my job. So along with the red label holy Trinity. This has become a go to. At least until the xh2 comes out next year
Good job! How do you find it for video? I have the same dilemma. Love my 18 to 55mm f 2.8...but is it worth giving up for that small extra real estate and losing two f stops? Looking forward to your comparison update!
Thanks Omar. On your final review can you directly compare photos of the same scene between the 16-80 and 18-55. Wondering how much difference there is with contrast and resolution. I know my 18-55 has fairly poor contrast and at 50mm the resolution starts to fall down. Thanks OG
so as someone who just bought this compared to the old 18-135... I like this slightly more. slightly sharper, much faster autofocus, but the old lens got a lot longer of a reach.
That lens and my other zoom lenses lead me to a used x-h1 from my x-t2 - it’s just awesome! Using the 35mmf2 with ibis is also extremely useful when it gets dark, half a second exposures are not a problem anymore 😍 have fun with your 16 and 80 lens! 😁
Thanks. Curious what the verdict in your full review will be. In the meantime, I have ordered mine, together with the XT4. When it will arrive, well that’s another story now...
Hey Omar. Big fan. Love all your reviews and other content. I currently have an xt4 with a 10-24 f4 and a 35 f1.4. I want to add a weather sealed zoom for my walk around travel photography, a mix of street, candid portraits, and general shots... what way would you go? The 16-80, or the 16-55 2.8? Am I losing a lot of range between 55 and 80?
Love the zooming from 16-80. Did it give you the "zoomies" ;) I've got one on the way, but I am worried about the corner sharpness issues. Otherwise I would have to lug around my 16-55 and 50-140mm. Sigh. Did you find you could live with the corner sharpness issue for travel. I'll search for you full review.
Thank you for sharing your first impressions of the lens. Would be great if you can review if it's worth for video with the OIS, autofocus while zooming, etc. Thanks!
I'm on the fence about this lens, the 18-55 is cool, but I am attracted to the 80 side of this lens...I already can tell you like it enough to bump up to it! Do you think the 16 side is substantial to the 18?
@@-grey Try the 55-200, even the new 3rd party 85mm if you've no intentions for portraits - the 90mm is superb but maybe too good for "distance", it's designed for a studio setting.
Hey Omar, I purchased this lens a month ago and use it with an X-T20. It's pretty sharp and it's nice having that constant f4. It's definitely a sharper lens than my 18-55 2.8 and focuses fast, it's a keeper. I'm not sure if I'm going to sell the 18-55 because I like the smaller size. I also have my eyes on the Voltrix 85mm 1.8 which has some really good reviews. Thanks for your great reviews and tips on the Fuji stuff.
Murilo Quesada i bought mine used and the guy sent me some pictures up ahead to check sharpness - awesome lens! But yes, I heard there my be some softer copies out there, too.
Great video as always - will wait for the next one where hopefully you conclude on which is the better lens: this or the 18-55 ? - personally im leaning towards the 16-80 but havent used it yet.
Thanks for the video! Can't wait for the full review! Like you, I love primes but I keep my 18-55 for travel. Super handy! If you're going to sell your 18-55 for this then I will as well.
Hmm...interesting. I was so excited about this lens, but now seeing how much I like your images at 80 mm, makes me want to go get the 90 mm prime and glue that one on my Fuji instead of this one.
Hi Omar! Please HELP ME! I have fujifilm xt20 lens 35mm f1.4 And i’m having trouble with it, the screen flickers alot. I dont know whats wrong with it. I thought it was too bright, but when i make it darker. It still does the same thing. And the screen will go black after it focuses on something, the focus square is green but the screen go black. Please help. I’m really confused.
Oh my I thought I'm the only one that has this problem. The screen "flickers" and goes dark because the camera underexposes for whatever reason. It's either the problem with the X-T30 or maybe there's something with the lens since my lens is probably defective
Hi Omar and everyone! I need your help🙏 my Fuji Xt20 LCD screen is suddenly not working☹ even the view mode function doesn't work anymore😭 what should i do? Appreciate your response!
We need a comparison video , between the 18-55 and this lens for travel which is best and convenient. Is it worth getting the 16-80 or just keep the 18-55? So many questions haha.
Sold my 18-55 when I bought this lens . It has been pretty much glued to my xt3 since I got it . I would say that it is slightly sharper then the 18-55 and love the extra reach .
CRAP OMAR! You have me rethinking my decision...when I ordered my X-T4, I bundled the 16-80 with it (for all the reasons you mention), but then I cancelled that lens and opted for the 16-55 for the lower f-stop. Now I'm wondering if I made the right choice! CRAP OMAR!
I tested my 16-55 against two different copies of the 16-80. I wound up returning both 16-80s. In short, the 16-80 has a lot going for it but the 16-55 annihilates it at the wide end. The 16-55 is heavy but an excellent lens and the XT-4 addresses its biggest shortcoming -- lack of stabilization.
@@qdogg290 That's what I've read but as someone who will doing primarily run-and-gun videography I want something light to travel with and the versatile range will allow me to change lenses less frequently, so hopefully the decrease in image quality isn't a meaningful difference. That said, I'll probably buy both anyway and return one after some testing
I don't even understand that kind of comparisons. Those are different lenses with different pros and cons, made for different purposes. Versalitity + compactness (16-80) VS better IQ + bokeh (16-50). Each one is better or worse than the other in different goals. You choose.
Shoulda recorded a video while zooming to show the BAM. I do appreciate a video like this though, I think its a great way to understand the capabilities of a lens. Nice work.
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Had one since launch date. Stunning lens. If you want to compare it to the 18-55 then think about it. Using this new lens between the focal lengths of 18-55 it is far sharper at 18 and 55 and if there is a slight softening as you go the extremities wide open (Which is the same for every zoom lens) you still have a much better lens than the 18-55 as you can use the 16- 80 focal length and just stop down to 5.6 and it is great. Regarding the comments about soft corners. If people are looking at the corners of your picture then you haven’t taken a good picture so concentrate on your photography and don’t pixel-peep. The colour rendition of this lens is better than the 18-55 which I have always found lack lustre. Six stops O.I.S really works so you can shoot safely shoot below 30th sec and keep your iso down. Compared to the 18-135 it is better in resolution. It is glued to my X-T3 except when I occasionally use my 10-24 or 55-200.
Happy man with this trio.
Gary Manning What do you think of the 55-200? I’ve been debating whether to get that one or not.
Yeah, 16-80 softness was overblown as people expected it to be closer to 16-55 to sharpness. The only problem for me is the price, which is too high currently. It is high even in the second-hand market as the lens is still very new so I'm waiting for the price drop or I'll get one with X-T4 if I get a good price.
808Island Life I have used both the 55-200 and two copies of the 50-140 and when compared side by side in Lightroom there is little difference in sharpness. The focal range of the cheaper lens is valuable but the f2.8 of the heavier lens is important if you want the bokeh and low light capability. If wedding photography is important to you then buy the 50-140 it is a fabulous lens. If you are like me a general photographer then the 55-200mm is a great option.
@@garymanning4578 Thanks for the info!
808Island Life I used to run a second hand camera store selling Nikon and Fuji equipment so go to test many samples of both lenses and bodies.
Have not handled the 80mm macro and the 90mm which I want to or the 18mm which I have no interest in as I personally find 18mm boring. After 60 years of taking photographs I have my own style. Just an aside the 18-55 is brilliant but can vary from different samples. 18-135 mm. I have tried 3 samples and only one was brilliant. The other two lacklustre. Still a great travel lens though. I often buy at a bargain price a lens I want to take on holiday or for a wedding and then sell it on (sometime for a profit) or a small loss (cheaper than hiring). Keeps my interests alive in new kit.
Thanks for the teaser! It would be nice if you could compare it to the 18-135 mm lens.
my dream lens
Thank you, Omar! This is exactly what I was looking for. Most channels focus only on image quality and it is kind of hard to find these comparisons. I like the way that you see the whole picture. When I'm looking for a specific kind of angle, I often find it on your channel.
Just back from Costa Rica, i bring this one and the 18-55 . i used the 18-55 once and bam 16-80 came back and stay for the whole trip glued on my X-T3. For landscape the 18-55 didnt covince me but i am having fun shooting with in the city. When you know what is about this kind of mid range zoom this one is a keeper. If i want more sharpness ,primes that is . I sold my 16-55 to buy the 23f2 and 50f2 ,happy with that.
I just got this guy recently and I’ve been loving it! I don’t understand that bad reputation whatsoever. Maybe I just got a good copy but it’s fantastically sharp, 95% as sharp as my 16-55 at least ☺️
I switched from a canon eos r with a 24-105 f4L to being an all prime Fuji shooter. Fell in love with the xf 35 f1.4 but for travel after a couple of years I just found that sometimes you need the versatility and can’t zoom with your feet. I went back and looked at my canon photos and was amazed how many were at 24mm (or 16mm in apsc land). I’m really looking forward to getting back the versatility.
Where can I get the "BAM" effect to download ? :D
HAHAHAHAHAHAAH
Just picked up a pristine copy for $400! Loving it so far. Not the sharpest lens but the focal range, IS, and weather sealing are big plusses.
This one goes to 80 baby. 80! I love your enthusiasm Omar, a bit like the guy in the Spinal Tap movie 🎬
Hopefully not like the Stonehenge prop.
Just bought the FujiFilm XT5 and it came bundled with this 16-80. Thank you for the video.
I've had this for a few months, mostly winter months. It's too big to be my normal street photo lens but it is amazing for travel where being touristy isn't an issue. In a pinch, if you can't or don't want to get close to your subjects, the zoom is nice and f4 is not an issue since I am stopping down to get the scene anyway. It's easily passable as a hiking / landscape lens, having sharpness in the corners in the middle and, depending on your shot, not too bad at 16mm. I have taken it on a lot of snow photo walks in the city and hiking and the weather sealing is amazing with the XT-3. Finally, I challenge you to find a better OIS in a lens, seriously good; I wish my 100-400 worked this way.
Why not the old 18-135?
I have one for a little over year. I am doing a project of photographing on a buildingsite wherry three 7 floors apartments are built. I love it Sharp everywhere between 16 and 80! To capture photo’s grom above I even clime up in the crane on site which is 100 ft high. My file is now 2000+ photo ‘s thick.
I have an X-T3. In my younger years I used a Nikon D800, but now at 78 I love my Fujifilm. Will Herlaar from Holland ….. no not Michigan. The real country.
Already bought it, LOVE it! Recommend it.
What's the main purpose of this lens
Love your humor, it makes watching your vids enjoyable.
Just got my 16-80 yesterday along with my xt3. Hoping to see more comparison videos and hands on with this lens.
What about a comparison with the FUJI 18-135? For some reason this very handy lens tends to get overlooked. It’s my everyday lens for my XT2.
My 18-135 is absolutely rubbish , worst lens I have ever owned.
@@6whatnext sorry to hear that... I read somewhere that Fuji had real quality control issues, but they moved the production to the Philippines which improved things. For that reason I resisted buying this lens second hand and got a new copy, and it seems pretty good to me (but I haven't done thorough testing).
Jed Hi, I sent the lens back to Fujifilm under warranty
but they said it was fine.
Not happy
Thanks Omar! Great presentation of a somewhat underrated lens! I got it two months ago, and I love it! It's now my goto lens on my X-E3 when hiking in my mountains.
I am enjoying the heck out of this lens. I will still hang on to my 18-55 because it is just such a good lens. But the 16-80 is probably permanently attached to my X-T2 which is parked near the door and ready to go. IQ is just splendid. I look forward to hearing more of your experiences.
I'd love to see a comparison to the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, particularly since, while it doesn't go as wide, definitely goes longer *and* still has OIS and WR. Thanks!
Great video, thanks! Looking back (a decade ago) I bought (a then just released) Canon 7D with the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens as kit. I loved this combo, the zoom range and the image quality were superb. I think I took some of my favorite photos during that time. I think this was because the versatility of the zoom range made for a more exciting trip out and about. I was using it exactly as you do here ... wide angle scene and then some close ups picked out within the same scene without moving my feet or changing the lens. Great fun. It compelled me to take my camera out more on random days out. Nowadays I have an X-H1 and a bunch of primes (loving it) and have pre-ordered an X-T4 but your vid here has made me hanker after the 16-80mm f4 lens for the new X-T4 because your vid has reminded me how much fun that range of zoom can be on day out/walkabout. Great stuff Omar, thanks for your insights. You always brighten the visit to youtube.
I would wonder what would be a great complimentary lense with this one. I got this one as my kit package deal with my XT4.
can you do this same style video with the fuji 18-135 and also the tamron 18-300?
I know this is quite the older video but I'm Debating swapping out my 16-55 f2.8 for this lens and I might be crazy.... I have that and the 50-140mm and they are a fantastic combo however I would LOVE a stabilized lens for video to just aid a little in camera shake. I have a smallrig cage and can get decent footage out of the 16-55 but I end up using a ton of stabilizing in post. I've also used the 10-24mm and I've LOVED the wide angle of things esp in video with epic landscape shots and it does a great job at IS.
3 Options:
- Sell 16-55 and get 16-80 I would actually come out with some extra cash since it's a less $$$ lens. I DO LOVE the 16-55 for portraits ect though.
- Just By the 10-24mm and use for video. I think paired with the 55-150mm It would be a great combo for video. Keep the 16-55 for Portrait stuff
- Sell XT3 lol and Get XT4 with IBIS and keep current lens set up...
Wait till XH2 is announced and upgrade from XT3....
Your videos are awesome; it's not the content necessarily, it's your personality! This lens should arrive TODAY so I'm looking forward to watching your full review.
love your "BAM" hehe
Can you imagine Omar and the guy from Camera Conspiracies doing a video together. Wow!
I have a feeling Omar lives in or around Maryland. Kasey from CC lives in Toronto. They would be good together though. Good observation. I love them both.
Yes, it gets you a fair way to a good travel zoom, but not all the way. I'm a Fuji user too, but I envy Panasonic & Olympus their super-versatile 14-140 lens (ff 28-280). It's light, sharp, very versatile, and exactly what I want out of Fujifilm. They can even make it plastic and an XC lens. There's nothing wrong with their cheapest lenses.
Almost buy that lens, but finally I get the 16-55 2.8... love the BRICKS...👍
Hi! I am from korea and i live in nyc!
I’ve been watching your videos to learn how to take better picture! Thank you! And i really love your videos!!!! Please keep uploading!
Great little teaser, Omar. Looking forward to the review. I sold my 18-55 in hopes of buying this very lens. But I gotta pace my gear lust a bit having dropped some cash on a second used XT3 body. All in good time!
C’mon Omar! Hard times over here! Give us the final reviews 😍
Omar - congrats on cross 200K subs! Love your channel so please keep up the fantastic work. My daughter and I love watching your videos as we love your sense of humor! I just got the 16-80mm F4 Fujifilm lens used for $450. I am not getting sharp results and am underwhelmed compared to the 55-230mm XC lens I was using on my X-H1. I am comparing the results to my Leica Q2 as well. Before I sell the lens, I was wondering if there is anything you can recommend I try to get sharper results.
Thanks Omar, you're one of the most entertaining RUclipsr to watch! I'll be looking forward for your final review of this lens that I'm planning to buy later on.
Had mine a couple of months and it's become my go-to lens on my X-T2. Very happy with it. look forward to your review.
I had one on the way before you put this up. If finally showed up today, and wow... loving it. Looking forward to your full review. :)
I used to shoot crop nikon and my widest lense was at 18mm. When i switched to full frame i was shocked what a 24mm looked like (16 on crop). Very versatile range 24-120 (16-80) at f4.
Can you give me some advice? I have difficult to choose between 16-80 and 10-24. 1) 16-80 + 35/1.4 + Samyang 12mm. 2) 10-24 + 35/1.4 + XC 50-230. Which one is better?
Go for the 10-24mm, the 35 f1.4 and the 55-200mm. The 16-80mm is a versatile lens but does nothing great, the corner sharpness is not ideal. The 55-230mm, I would strongly suggest not getting this lens, it has a lot of range but optically it's disappointing.
Omar, if you drool so much about the range of this lens, you should really, REALLY check out the Fuji's 18-135mm lens, which would make you drool like a newborn baby. Yes, IQ of that lens is nothing to write home about, but the range of it is truly immense...
I'm travelling with the 18-135 right now and I love it. So much fun to be able to go from wide shots of landscapes or temples to shooting a bird out of the tree/sky, then back to wide. Being able to (easily!) zoom in and grab little details from buildings, landscapes etc is really going to make my holiday pics more interesting.
Hola Omar, I got this lens about two months ago and it replaced my 18-55 (but I'm keeping both) for all around every day shooting. I highly recommend it.
This lens has turned into my go to always on run and gun video and outdoors for work the satabilization is insane with an xt3 with a battery grip.
Replaced my 18-55 because the weather resistance is important for my job.
So along with the red label holy Trinity. This has become a go to. At least until the xh2 comes out next year
Isn't the X-H line cancelled?
@@erikfarkas7868 nope 2021
Good job! How do you find it for video? I have the same dilemma. Love my 18 to 55mm f 2.8...but is it worth giving up for that small extra real estate and losing two f stops? Looking forward to your comparison update!
It's only one stop slower (at the wide end)? And you get better OIS which can help to make up for it in some situations.
Thanks Omar. On your final review can you directly compare photos of the same scene between the 16-80 and 18-55. Wondering how much difference there is with contrast and resolution. I know my 18-55 has fairly poor contrast and at 50mm the resolution starts to fall down. Thanks OG
Which one do you suggest between this one and 18-55mm?
Heavy? Try the 16-55/2.8, you’ll have a new view on ‘heavy’ 😂😂😂
And that lens isnt even heavy.. Try Sigma 18-35mm on a Fuji X-H1 with adapter. Now thats heavy.
so as someone who just bought this compared to the old 18-135... I like this slightly more. slightly sharper, much faster autofocus, but the old lens got a lot longer of a reach.
That lens and my other zoom lenses lead me to a used x-h1 from my x-t2 - it’s just awesome! Using the 35mmf2 with ibis is also extremely useful when it gets dark, half a second exposures are not a problem anymore 😍 have fun with your 16 and 80 lens! 😁
Thanks. Curious what the verdict in your full review will be. In the meantime, I have ordered mine, together with the XT4. When it will arrive, well that’s another story now...
16mm f2.8 + 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 or 16-80 f4? Is the extra stop on the 16mm and extra 55mm worth it over the 16-80mm?
Oh I wish they would make a 16-80 f2.8 or wider. That would be crazy expensive but it might be the only zoom lens I ever need.
Can’t wait for full review. As others mentioned, I’d love some comparison to the 18-55
Hi Omar, what about the XF 18-135 mm?
The most entertaining test shot video. 16... 80!
Always great videos! Great review and info.
Hey Omar. Big fan. Love all your reviews and other content. I currently have an xt4 with a 10-24 f4 and a 35 f1.4. I want to add a weather sealed zoom for my walk around travel photography, a mix of street, candid portraits, and general shots... what way would you go? The 16-80, or the 16-55 2.8? Am I losing a lot of range between 55 and 80?
should i upgrad my 2.8-4 kitlens to this lens?
Been waiting for you to test out this lens ever since it came out. Also love the blue light in the background
Hi from Greece.. I want to ask you which is the best lens for weddings and baptisms .. 16-55 f2.8? Is there any better at this range?
2:19 Me: WOW what a great picture!
2:21 Omar: "...this isn't a great picture"
Coming soon 17 and 79. Can’t wait lol. Looks promising brother.
Love the zooming from 16-80. Did it give you the "zoomies" ;) I've got one on the way, but I am worried about the corner sharpness issues. Otherwise I would have to lug around my 16-55 and 50-140mm. Sigh. Did you find you could live with the corner sharpness issue for travel. I'll search for you full review.
Have you used the 18-135 and if so how do they compare?
Thank you for sharing your first impressions of the lens. Would be great if you can review if it's worth for video with the OIS, autofocus while zooming, etc. Thanks!
I'm on the fence about this lens, the 18-55 is cool, but I am attracted to the 80 side of this lens...I already can tell you like it enough to bump up to it! Do you think the 16 side is substantial to the 18?
I look forward to your full review!!!!! This is a difficult lens, so many different opinions on youtube...,
Nice. The 90f2 had been tickling my interest for a while now. Those shots at 80 look so meaningful, I might have to pull the trigger and bam.
90f2 - different league, different purpose...
@@34136TS for me, distance is the purpose. I don't care about 16, so it'll work.
@@-grey Try the 55-200, even the new 3rd party 85mm if you've no intentions for portraits - the 90mm is superb but maybe too good for "distance", it's designed for a studio setting.
@@34136TS I had the 55-200 it was really soft. That 3rd party is a good shout though.
Haha I love the format of this video. No discussion, just 16....80! BAM! 80mm in yo face!
Thanks Omar. I bought this lens about a month ago and love it! What to do with my 18-55????? Where would you sell yours?
just give me that useless lens.. :P
Hey Omar,
I purchased this lens a month ago and use it with an X-T20. It's pretty sharp and it's nice having that constant f4. It's definitely a sharper lens than my 18-55 2.8 and focuses fast, it's a keeper. I'm not sure if I'm going to sell the 18-55 because I like the smaller size. I also have my eyes on the Voltrix 85mm 1.8 which has some really good reviews. Thanks for your great reviews and tips on the Fuji stuff.
Great informative video. Not to big for the X-T30, right? Really enjoy your channel.
Hi Omar, I heard some complaints about the sharpness on the corners of the images when using in 16mm and 80mm, what are your thoughts about it?
Murilo Quesada i bought mine used and the guy sent me some pictures up ahead to check sharpness - awesome lens! But yes, I heard there my be some softer copies out there, too.
Don't ever wanna get that lens, knew it before the video. 100% just clicked to see Omar ramble about Fuji-stuff.
Nice video! I just brought it a few weeks ago and I'm shooting some talks on my Uni today, I'm really excited to see the results!
Love it more fuji stuff juuuuu
I was looking wide as 16mm through youtube for a better review then BAM!! 80mm .. Omars saves the day.
I love this lens!
Great video as always - will wait for the next one where hopefully you conclude on which is the better lens: this or the 18-55 ? - personally im leaning towards the 16-80 but havent used it yet.
Can you give us an update? Did the 16-80 replace your 18-55???
Thanks for the video! Can't wait for the full review! Like you, I love primes but I keep my 18-55 for travel. Super handy! If you're going to sell your 18-55 for this then I will as well.
love this lens bro 🤩🤩
this lens is not for me, but your videos are so enjoyable regardless of the actual subject!
Your head is shining nicely in that 80mm portrait.. I didn't even notice the bokeh.
Hmm...interesting. I was so excited about this lens, but now seeing how much I like your images at 80 mm, makes me want to go get the 90 mm prime and glue that one on my Fuji instead of this one.
Seems amazing! But I can already sense my bank account crying in regards to the price.
Hi Omar! Please HELP ME!
I have fujifilm xt20 lens 35mm f1.4
And i’m having trouble with it, the screen flickers alot. I dont know whats wrong with it. I thought it was too bright, but when i make it darker. It still does the same thing. And the screen will go black after it focuses on something, the focus square is green but the screen go black.
Please help. I’m really confused.
Oh my I thought I'm the only one that has this problem. The screen "flickers" and goes dark because the camera underexposes for whatever reason. It's either the problem with the X-T30 or maybe there's something with the lens since my lens is probably defective
Waiting for full review 😊
Hi Omar and everyone! I need your help🙏 my Fuji Xt20 LCD screen is suddenly not working☹ even the view mode function doesn't work anymore😭 what should i do? Appreciate your response!
02:00 huh huh huh hee hee hee there I see two of my top English teachers.
16 BAM 80 BABY!
Wondering how it would feel if you went from 80 to BAM 16
Hello Omar. Did you try to zoom in and out during a video with the 16-80mm? Please try and tell me what you think. Thank you.
We need a comparison video , between the 18-55 and this lens for travel which is best and convenient. Is it worth getting the 16-80 or just keep the 18-55? So many questions haha.
Sold my 18-55 when I bought this lens . It has been pretty much glued to my xt3 since I got it . I would say that it is slightly sharper then the 18-55 and love the extra reach .
Dale Whitehead This is really good info to hear! Thanks a lot I’m starting to get more excited to buy it and try it out now.
hmm I am always intrigued by this lens. having a 16-55 f2.8, im not sure if this one is a good replacement. dope video tho!
I have been anxiously waiting for this video! Maybe that’s why I made i it to third haha.
Any new thoughts to this new lens now?
CRAP OMAR! You have me rethinking my decision...when I ordered my X-T4, I bundled the 16-80 with it (for all the reasons you mention), but then I cancelled that lens and opted for the 16-55 for the lower f-stop. Now I'm wondering if I made the right choice! CRAP OMAR!
Ted T my XT4 is coming with the 16-80 and I keep debating whether I should sell the lens for the 16-55 f2.8 once I get it... it’s driving me nuts lol
I tested my 16-55 against two different copies of the 16-80. I wound up returning both 16-80s. In short, the 16-80 has a lot going for it but the 16-55 annihilates it at the wide end. The 16-55 is heavy but an excellent lens and the XT-4 addresses its biggest shortcoming -- lack of stabilization.
@@qdogg290 That's what I've read but as someone who will doing primarily run-and-gun videography I want something light to travel with and the versatile range will allow me to change lenses less frequently, so hopefully the decrease in image quality isn't a meaningful difference. That said, I'll probably buy both anyway and return one after some testing
I don't even understand that kind of comparisons. Those are different lenses with different pros and cons, made for different purposes. Versalitity + compactness (16-80) VS better IQ + bokeh (16-50). Each one is better or worse than the other in different goals. You choose.
@@EduBroncano I did
Shoulda recorded a video while zooming to show the BAM. I do appreciate a video like this though, I think its a great way to understand the capabilities of a lens. Nice work.
I have bought it, and it's the perfect travel lens. What about my 18-55 mm? Shall I sell or keep it? Love this video!
Thanks.
"These tests wouldn't be possible *with* our friends at B&H"
Subtle shade? ;-)