Resisting temptation……
It’s hard to resist buying everything that Fuji comes out with. All their stuff is so good!!!! I said I was not intersted in the 18-135, now it’s one of my favorite lenses. I wondered if I really needed the 50-140, well, I got it, I love it, I’m not sending it back!!!! But I’m drawing the line on this one! I’m sure it will be spectacularly sharp, and being able to ease back to the equivalent of 24mm is a sweet idea, but I’m going to hold firm.
Why? First, price. $1,200. is a lot for a mid range zoom. Second because without OIS the price seems even higher! Fuji made a fatal mistake when they made the OIS in the 50-140 so incredible. I used to rarely shoot hand held, but with this great technology, I’m getting fantastic results at speeds I would have never even considered shooting before. I understand that the inclusion of the Optical Image Stabilization would have made the lens even bigger, and at 77mm it’s already pretty huge! The other problem is that the 18-55 is a f2.8 to f4 only loosing one stop at the long end and it does has OIS!!!! You know the old saying, “a lens that is paid for, is the definition of a great lens!!!”
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge Fuji fan, and what they are doing, building absolutely stunning lenses is exciting. I just don’t want to carry that much weight, (the 50-140 is bad enough), and still not have it without their fabulous OIS in it.
The other reason is that I went to Fuji to save weight and I made a big exception to have the 50-140 at f 2.8! If I keep acquiring heavier lenses, well you know where that leads to!
My hats off to them for making what appears to be another world class optic, but I’m going to pass this time. The 90mm f 2 slated for later this year, and it will be big too, but oh how I want that focal length, we’ll see! One temptation at a time!!!!
The Close-Up book is nearing completion!!!! Hope to have it out next week!
Blessings,
the pilgrim
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I switched to the Fuji system to save space and weight. These pro grade lenses keep getting bigger and heavier.
I think I’ll pass
I think if weight is not an issue, no sweat, but I really like the lighter stuff!
Arrrrghhhhh!!! I’m having such a hard time with this one. I like the size of the 18-55, but to be able to have one of the best lenses on planet Earth…..well, it’s tempting. I’ll let you know the outcome.
Don’t tell me, we both know what happened last time!!!! Ha!
I like the way you are thinking, Bill. I’m trying not to hear Mike Roberts!
He’s hard to ignore!!!!!
“Resistance…is futile”
Yeah, I know, but I’m holding on for now!
Bill,
First, we have never met but thanks so much for all you have taught me. You are a wealth of knowledge and an incredible inspiration to all of us.
I too love the my fuji X-T1 camera and own quite a few of the fuji lenses. I am also skipping the 16-55 as I love the 18-55 and its OIS. The one thing that I continue to miss is more variety of weather-resistant Fuji lenses (I have all of their prime lenses) I’m curious how you handle rainy or snowy weather with your fuji gear.
Thanks,
Mitch
Thanks Mitchell for your kind words, now to protecting the non-WR lenses? I’ve not found light rain or snow to be an issue. If it is pouring I get in the SUV or indoors. I carry a elastic waterproof thing that comes in some of Think Tanks belt pouches. Another good solution usa extra large shower cap. To be honest, if the weather is really foul, I’m throwing another log on the fire!
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