@@vinujac2899 that is probably due to the fact more light is entering the camera as the field of view is wider. This would most likely happen on every lens.
This Fuji 16-55mm has been fantastic for my street photography and is a 'keeper' :) I am reducing my use of it during winter, as its f2.8 isn't so strong on gloomy, grey days or night time. The f2.8 also gives little bokeh/separation unless you're relatively close to the subject and ideally using its 55mm zoom. The weight of it hasn't bothered me, as I use a short wrist strap to help my wrist take about half of the total weight. I can do a 10 mile walk with it in my hand, with just a couple of rest breaks (but I am a big bloke). Carrying it as a second lens on long walks is a bit more borderline but I have done it. When I carry it in my hand, it protrudes a bit to my side and feels more likely to get bumped or bashed in London crowds than my more compact 33mm lens. But it's still a terrific lens. Use its zoom ambitiously to get the kind of distortion and or natural framing you need for each shot and you'll hugely appreciate its flexibility. Something I really miss when I'm using a prime lens.
Good Review! Very informative. I'm confused between XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Zoom and XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR Prime. I'm a beginner photographer and I need to choose one lense between these two lenses for portraits, street and landscape photography. What would you recommend?
Hi Mahesh. I’ve never used the 33mm so it’s hard for me to recommend it or not. The key difference is that one is a zoom lens and one is prime. The zoom lens will give you a lot more versatility and let’s you play around with different focal lengths which is great for when you are starting out. Both lenses would suit the type of photography you mentioned so at the end of the day it will be personal choice! Thanks for the support on the video!
Awesome video! I also have the X-T4 and I want an every day zoom for street, as well as for portrait/fashion shoots. I tried the tamron but the lack of aperture ring sucks and it feels plasticky. Would you rather have this or the 18-55?
Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately I haven’t tried the Tamron so it’s hard for me to say. But I can say that the build quality and image quality is top notch. But you will have to carry the large weight! Which I’m guessing with the plasticky body of the Tamron isn’t a problem you would have!
@@garymorrow9324 Yes Of course, I use MPB all the time, to buy and sell my gear. Maybe at some point in the future, saving for other bits at the moment!
This lens is quite old now. It came out in Jan 2015 which goes to show how excellent it really is. It holds up to todays standards but considering the age of the lens I could see it having an updated version coming in the near future but I’m not aware of any rumours personally, so it’s hard to say.
Thank you. I really want this as currently I have no zoom lens and the weather here in Ireland is not great as it usually rains so its WR and having not to switch lens will become handy. it’s the jack of all trades and bunch of primes as they said, but Im afraid that they will upgrade this lens for 1-2 yrs from now and I’ll regret for not waiting.
@@rvnbondad it’s a tricky balance. If you are going to pick it up, I’d recommend finding a second hand one from a site such as MPB. They are in top condition and will come out cheaper, so if you want to upgrade later on it won’t hurt the pockets as much! 😁 I always buy second hand when I can and it’s certainly the way to go! (Not sponsored, but I love MPBs service!)
It’s certainly better than your F4 or kit lenses, but it lacks the extra capability compared to primes. Certainly useable just need s9me longer exposures or higher isos when shooting.
Difficult to fully compare as they are so different! The X-T4 is solid, the 4K image is great but not quite as good as the A7iv and the photos have less depth and resolution however the compact size is hard to beat, it’s a brilliant camera for the price!
@@ACDCdude89 no problem! This lens is just so front heavy already for the XT-4 that I’d say it may be worse! But you may be able to rent one to find out?
Nice review. You forgot to mention that this lens is not stabilized and it's a big no no for me even if I have an xt4. Having no OIS for video is a negative especially if you also want to shoot on non stabilized bodies like the xpro3. At this price point it's a shame knowing that lower priced lenses have OIS.
I use mine on an XH2 , so OIS doesn't matter at all. I have owned the 18 -55 and the 16-80 and this lens is so much better in terms of sharpness and IQ .
Fujinon xf 16-55mm f2.8 r lm wr A lens of remarkable quality in optical and mechanical terms, excellent brightness but a very big flaw: the rubber of the zoom (ring grip) is worn and detached when using the lens in a non-intensive way and for short periods. Considering the cost of the lens, I expected the best in everything, also because it is sold as a "tropicalized lens" that is resistant to bad weather, dust, etc.; for the replacement it must be sent only to the assistance center in Milan at your expense, the cost of the tire change between 100 and 150 euros. An old zoom lens used for over 20 years on an analog SLR the tires are practically undamaged. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT (video available)
Rented this for a bit but didn't like it. Exposure stepping in Fuji zooms has pushed me towards Sony. To date Fuji has not added any firmware update for touch to track autofocus, another bummer. Also, there's no need for declicked aperture rings for mirrorless lenses because they are controlled electronically. And we all know Fuji does a horrible job at it. I think the Viltrox primes are smoother on the Sony system with the declicked rings? Not 100% sure on this. When the new 18-120 f4 showed iris issues, that's the end of Fuji for me. I'll keep my X-T4 and 18mm f/1.8 as a street photography camera, but definitely not investing another cent into Fuji.
I’d also agree that I think the current Sony cameras are more complete but Fuji is showing good promise with their new releases so I wouldn’t right them off completely! It’s always good to have competition as it pushes the industry forward!
Apologies that you found that issue, I do watch back all my videos on multiple devices and don’t have issues. Music is set to max out at -6DB so that comment surprises me a little! Glad it wasn’t totally unwatchable 😉
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino it was either that or the audio from your mic was too low. It sounded like there was a big difference. Sorry, I didn't mean to come off like a dick.🤪
@@Burritosarebetterthantacos too sharp! Interesting, didn’t think that could be an issue, couldn’t you adjust your sharpness in post production out of curiosity? Surely having too much as opposed to too little is a better problem to have?
@@Burritosarebetterthantacos that makes sense if Thats your workflow, can see the issues you face there. That’s an interesting insight, thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoyed the video!
What did you think of the lens? I was really impressed! Can I have it back Fujifilm?😂
not good for video ..when zoom back automatically light changed
@@vinujac2899 that is probably due to the fact more light is entering the camera as the field of view is wider. This would most likely happen on every lens.
I love the 16-55 and it’s big brother the 50-140.
If it’s as good as the 16-55 I’d love it!
This Fuji 16-55mm has been fantastic for my street photography and is a 'keeper' :) I am reducing my use of it during winter, as its f2.8 isn't so strong on gloomy, grey days or night time. The f2.8 also gives little bokeh/separation unless you're relatively close to the subject and ideally using its 55mm zoom.
The weight of it hasn't bothered me, as I use a short wrist strap to help my wrist take about half of the total weight. I can do a 10 mile walk with it in my hand, with just a couple of rest breaks (but I am a big bloke). Carrying it as a second lens on long walks is a bit more borderline but I have done it.
When I carry it in my hand, it protrudes a bit to my side and feels more likely to get bumped or bashed in London crowds than my more compact 33mm lens.
But it's still a terrific lens. Use its zoom ambitiously to get the kind of distortion and or natural framing you need for each shot and you'll hugely appreciate its flexibility. Something I really miss when I'm using a prime lens.
when this lens zoom back or zoom in why the light change ? I can see when shoot video ,,not good for video ,,but still amazing
Good Review! Very informative.
I'm confused between XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Zoom and XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR Prime. I'm a beginner photographer and I need to choose one lense between these two lenses for portraits, street and landscape photography. What would you recommend?
Hi Mahesh. I’ve never used the 33mm so it’s hard for me to recommend it or not. The key difference is that one is a zoom lens and one is prime. The zoom lens will give you a lot more versatility and let’s you play around with different focal lengths which is great for when you are starting out. Both lenses would suit the type of photography you mentioned so at the end of the day it will be personal choice! Thanks for the support on the video!
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino Thank you for your reply!
Awesome video! I also have the X-T4 and I want an every day zoom for street, as well as for portrait/fashion shoots. I tried the tamron but the lack of aperture ring sucks and it feels plasticky. Would you rather have this or the 18-55?
Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately I haven’t tried the Tamron so it’s hard for me to say. But I can say that the build quality and image quality is top notch. But you will have to carry the large weight! Which I’m guessing with the plasticky body of the Tamron isn’t a problem you would have!
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino thanks for replying! Do you think the 18-55 is capable of professional street/portraiture photography?
Definitely, it’s a superbly high quality lens.
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino the 18-55 is, or the 16-55??
@@erinthompson5960 I’ve not tried the 18-55, I was referencing the 16-55 sorry for any confusion!
Terrific lens...great images...my right bicep is a bit bigger using it....would recommend it to anyone. Not a speck of dust in > 1 year. Great vid.
I absolutely loved using it. Was gutted I had to send it back to be honest! 😅
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino Maybe try the used market at some point....I know the "gear I want it" feeling but have to wait....sometimes for years!
@@garymorrow9324 Yes Of course, I use MPB all the time, to buy and sell my gear. Maybe at some point in the future, saving for other bits at the moment!
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino Love MPB...my go-to buyer!
@@garymorrow9324 me too!
I have pretty shaky hands. Is the in-body stabilization of x-t4 reliable enough to use with this lens while recording videos
hard to judge off just that info, but I found it very impressive.
What a beast😍🔥
It’s a brilliant lens, just wish the aperture ring declicked!
You do know u have a Sony camera shown at 3:58 right?
Yep. That shot is taken on the Fuji, was just a demo shot
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino ahhhhh ok gotcha🤙🏽
Hi Do you think is a future proof lens? Is there any rumours that they will produce mark 2 version of this?
This lens is quite old now. It came out in Jan 2015 which goes to show how excellent it really is. It holds up to todays standards but considering the age of the lens I could see it having an updated version coming in the near future but I’m not aware of any rumours personally, so it’s hard to say.
Thank you. I really want this as currently I have no zoom lens and the weather here in Ireland is not great as it usually rains so its WR and having not to switch lens will become handy. it’s the jack of all trades and bunch of primes as they said, but Im afraid that they will upgrade this lens for 1-2 yrs from now and I’ll regret for not waiting.
@@rvnbondad it’s a tricky balance. If you are going to pick it up, I’d recommend finding a second hand one from a site such as MPB. They are in top condition and will come out cheaper, so if you want to upgrade later on it won’t hurt the pockets as much! 😁
I always buy second hand when I can and it’s certainly the way to go! (Not sponsored, but I love MPBs service!)
Yeah I know that site has reputation. I’ll look into it. Thank you for your advice. Cheers!
@@rvnbondad no worries, happy shooting!
How well does it do in low light being 2.8
It’s certainly better than your F4 or kit lenses, but it lacks the extra capability compared to primes. Certainly useable just need s9me longer exposures or higher isos when shooting.
How does this compare with your a7iv
Difficult to fully compare as they are so different!
The X-T4 is solid, the 4K image is great but not quite as good as the A7iv and the photos have less depth and resolution however the compact size is hard to beat, it’s a brilliant camera for the price!
Would a lens like this work for a Fujifilm XE4 or would it be too big?
Unfortunately I’ve never tried the XE4 before but if it’s smaller I’m afraid this lens will probably be way too front heavy!
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino ah dang, that's too bad. Appreciate you getting back to me though!
@@ACDCdude89 no problem! This lens is just so front heavy already for the XT-4 that I’d say it may be worse! But you may be able to rent one to find out?
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino Yeah I was thinking about that. I may have to
@@ACDCdude89 Yes. It’s a good idea to see whether it works for you!
Hello. How do you make that face zoom effect?
Keyframes in premiere pro and scale
Thank you!
what lens you've used to shoot this video? nice bokeh
Thanks for the kind words! Sigma 28-70 F2.8 DG DN C
Top! What is the font of the intro?
Thank you! I believe it’s called celebrate retro. From DaFont but I’m not 100% sure
Good review of a great lens... I think the lens hood may work better if its reversed from the way you were shooting in this video. Just my opinion.
Nice review.
You forgot to mention that this lens is not stabilized and it's a big no no for me even if I have an xt4.
Having no OIS for video is a negative especially if you also want to shoot on non stabilized bodies like the xpro3.
At this price point it's a shame knowing that lower priced lenses have OIS.
Definitely agree, would definitely benefit from OIS
But I noticed people use it with Fuji xh-1 which has in-body stabilization
I use mine on an XH2 , so OIS doesn't matter at all. I have owned the 18 -55 and the 16-80 and this lens is so much better in terms of sharpness and IQ .
It’s pretty large and it packs a punch
Absolutely!
Can ANY Fuji Photographer finally use other Music then the same somber/muted E-Guitar Tunes? They are all copy clones of one another it seems
Unfortunately it’s in the DNA
Fujinon xf 16-55mm f2.8 r lm wr
A lens of remarkable quality in optical and mechanical terms, excellent brightness but a very big flaw: the rubber of the zoom (ring grip) is worn and detached when using the lens in a non-intensive way and for short periods. Considering the cost of the lens, I expected the best in everything, also because it is sold as a "tropicalized lens" that is resistant to bad weather, dust, etc.; for the replacement it must be sent only to the assistance center in Milan at your expense, the cost of the tire change between 100 and 150 euros. An old zoom lens used for over 20 years on an analog SLR the tires are practically undamaged.
BIG DISAPPOINTMENT (video available)
That's a shame, I only had the lens a short time and so I couldn't get a full impression of long term use but thank you for your insight.
Rented this for a bit but didn't like it. Exposure stepping in Fuji zooms has pushed me towards Sony. To date Fuji has not added any firmware update for touch to track autofocus, another bummer. Also, there's no need for declicked aperture rings for mirrorless lenses because they are controlled electronically. And we all know Fuji does a horrible job at it. I think the Viltrox primes are smoother on the Sony system with the declicked rings? Not 100% sure on this. When the new 18-120 f4 showed iris issues, that's the end of Fuji for me. I'll keep my X-T4 and 18mm f/1.8 as a street photography camera, but definitely not investing another cent into Fuji.
I’d also agree that I think the current Sony cameras are more complete but Fuji is showing good promise with their new releases so I wouldn’t right them off completely! It’s always good to have competition as it pushes the industry forward!
The music is way too loud in your video. It's almost unwatchable.
Apologies that you found that issue, I do watch back all my videos on multiple devices and don’t have issues. Music is set to max out at -6DB so that comment surprises me a little! Glad it wasn’t totally unwatchable 😉
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino it was either that or the audio from your mic was too low. It sounded like there was a big difference. Sorry, I didn't mean to come off like a dick.🤪
@@derekdibrell2067 ah okay, I’ll play around with the balance in future videos, no worries I appreciate the apology, we’re all learning over here! 😊
No way fujifilm sent you this lens... this lens is older than you. lying youtubers...
This is the funniest comment I’ve ever seen. Fuji definitely sent me this lens, along with the X-T4 for review. 😃
I was happy to sell it.
Oh! How come? Not the right lens for you?
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino I just never used it. It was too sharp.
@@Burritosarebetterthantacos too sharp! Interesting, didn’t think that could be an issue, couldn’t you adjust your sharpness in post production out of curiosity? Surely having too much as opposed to too little is a better problem to have?
@@LucasJohnsonFaustino i do minimal editing. I just found it clinical looking. Would be amazing for people into that.
@@Burritosarebetterthantacos that makes sense if Thats your workflow, can see the issues you face there. That’s an interesting insight, thanks for sharing! Hope you enjoyed the video!